Posts by The Leak Detective
Big Problems
Big Problem: Waterproofing is more that Gutters I had an investigation (in Lincoln Nebraska) where the home had REALLY bad gutters. Got some pictures here. (Lincoln NE) SO, the question that’s probably on your mind is: Why not just replace gutters? Why do you need an expert to tell you that? Answer: They had many…
Read MoreSaving Customers Big Money on Basement Leaks & Waterproofing
Here is a good example of The Leak Detective saves big money with their basement leaks & waterproofing solutions.A couple of local realtors both with HOME Real Estate, called me because they had a strange leak that had rotted the subfloor next to a door entering off a wood deck.
Read MoreHow to Save a Lot of Mulah!!
There’s a few companies that say they help people with wet basements (rhymes with Trasher)….and they recommend Interior French Drain. This will set you back $10,000. Run away and come to me, because you never want a french drain if rain is causing a leaking basement!!
Read MoreMy Hero
We don’t do any work and we don’t have any arrangement with DryHero, but we think they are a ‘safe’ company to work with. Before you contact someone else, like a Thrasher, call us to let you know other options to basement work.
Read MoreFrench Drains – When they are needed
When do you need to install this in your house? Only when you have a ground water issue. If you are only having leaking during rain events, then you do not need this system. You in fact need to determine how water it getting up to your home.
Read MoreNot Your Typical Investigator
Not Your Typical Investigator What investigation requests look like “Sump pump continues to run – we get water in the basement after almost every big rain.” Customer A “Bowing wall that leak water when it rains. Stairs run against wall. Would like to waterproof basement.” Customer B “Water leaking in basement along the south and…
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