Today we have a special guest blog from Alyssa at Eaton & Berube Insurance in Nashua, NH. Homeowners who have sump pumps, and those contemplating adding a sump pump to their basements, will find this post very informative. The post covers sump pumps, water damage and …
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Climbing Up and Out of the Basement! Having sleeping quarters in a basement means that the basement must have a form of egress that one can escape out of in the event of an emergency. Emergency escape access is a legal requirement and many municipalities …
Read Full ArticleWhat are iron bacteria? Iron bacteria are actually tiny living organisms. These iron bacteria live in and occur in soil, shallow groundwater, and also surface waters. The bacteria oxidize iron, and also oxidize manganese if available. The result of the oxidization is deposits of what …
Read Full ArticleInterior Basement Waterproofing – The Open Channel Interior Basement Waterproofing System For a basement that is wet and prone to flooding and leaking or seeping, installing an interior basement waterproofing system is a must. An interior basement waterproofing system is typically comprised of a vapor …
Read Full ArticleApril Showers Bring Wet Basements and Water Seepage It’s wonderful to finally be able to welcome Spring to our lands. The Winter in New England (especially in NH and MA) has been particularly brutal this year with its lingering cold temperatures and above average snow …
Read Full ArticleAn article recently published on New Hampshire newspaper The Union Leader‘s website caught our attention. The potential for flooding with any rains this Spring is high. We know from experience that heavy snowfall throughout the Winter leads to ground saturation in the Spring. When the …
Read Full ArticleBecause the rainy season is fast upon us and the snow is finally melting away, homeowners who have sump pumps are beginning to ask about sump pump issues. Because a sump pump is a mechanical device, we recommend annual service to ensure that the sump …
Read Full ArticleDoes your home or commercial building have bulkhead doors? Do you have old, leaky and ugly bulkhead cellar doors? Whether you call it a cellar door, a hatchway, a bulkhead or a basement door, one thing is certain; if your [insert preferred term] door is …
Read Full ArticleEffloresence in Basements Have you ever noticed white lines running along your foundation or basement walls? These lines look like chalk lines and if you look closely, they may be raised and bumpy. Efflorence can also present itself as powdery and crystal like build-up. What …
Read Full ArticleTake a picture of your basement and we will evaluate Have you ever had an issue and wished you could get an immediate consultation for that issue? There are a few situations that come to mind where taking an image and sending it off to …
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