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No matter how it happens, a pipe bursting or a heavy storm coming through, a flooded basement is always a headache to deal with. At Jerry’s Waterproofing we can help get your basement back to normal and make sure the flooding doesn’t happen again. But sometimes a flood causes a panic and you want to … Continue reading How to Deal With a Flooded Basement
If you find yourself cleaning up a flooded basement after every heavy rainfall, it might be time to consider installing a sump pump. Flooding not only damages your belongings but also promotes the growth of mold and mildew, which is dangerous to your health. A sump pump will help solve these problems by pumping out … Continue reading Sump Pump Installation: DIY or Hire a Professional?
With temperatures plunging into the negatives, preventing your pipes from freezing is important. Frozen pipes can lead to serious damage to your home and be a huge mess to clean up, not to mention the bill that comes with it! In this article, we will talk about some preventative measures a homeowner can take to … Continue reading How To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing
Foundation settling is typically expected in any home, and you may even see small cracks because of it. But sometimes you might see a large horizontal crack across the wall with the wall looking like it is angled inward. This is called a bowed wall. So what are the causes and what are the solutions … Continue reading Bowing Wall Repair: Causes and Solutions
Winter is on its way, and the snow and freezing temperatures come with it. Many homeowners have egress windows in their basements. An Egress window is a large window with a well to provide an emergency entrance or exit. In many areas of Nebraska and Iowa, egress windows are required by law for basements used … Continue reading Prepare Your Basement for Winter With Egress Window Covers
Many homeowners usually don’t think about how the soil around their house can affect the foundation, but many problems can derive from different soil conditions. In this article, we’ll talk about some characteristics in the dirt around your house to watch for that are common with the development of structural issues. How Soil and Foundations … Continue reading How Soil Can Affect a Home’s Foundation
So, you have decided that your basement needs work, but now, how do you prepare for waterproofing services? There are a handful of things that will make things easier, both for you and the repairman. Let’s talk about some housekeeping that you can do to ensure everything goes smoothly while your home is being repaired. … Continue reading How Should You Prepare for Waterproofing?
Is basement waterproofing covered by insurance? The short answer is no. Although, there are a few policies you may want to consider if your home is in an area susceptible to flooding. Read this article to learn how to get your house covered! Insurance Policy Even though your insurance may not cover basement waterproofing, it … Continue reading Is Basement Waterproofing Covered By Insurance?
Should I Worry About Mold in My Crawl Space? Have you heard about the benefits of a vapor barrier? Moisture in your crawl space can cause unwelcome issues in your home. The rainy summers and snowy winters in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa can wreak havoc on your crawl space. The high water table causes … Continue reading Crawl Space Repair: Benefits of a Vapor Barrier
There are many reasons why your slab foundation might need repairs. In this blog, we’ll address some common slab foundation problems that homeowners encounter and ways to repair these problems. Common Problems Disruption in the Slab Just like it sounds, a slab disruption is something that causes your slab to buckle or sink. This can … Continue reading Common Slab Foundation Problems