Why Soil Erosion Around Your Foundation is a Problem 

Why Soil Erosion Around Your Foundation is a Problem 

As you're walking around the outside of your home, have you noticed that more and more of your foundation is showing where there used to be dirt? This is known as soil erosion, and it can be a big deal for the foundation of your home. Soil erosion in homes in the Niagara Region isn't uncommon, but it does need to be dealt with. Here's what you need to know about it and why it could be a problem for your home long term.

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What is a Sump Pump Battery Backup and Why is it Important?

What is a Sump Pump Battery Backup and Why is it Important?

If your home has a sump pump, you may understand that it’s important, but you might not know exactly why it’s so important or how it works within your home. We hope that our sump pump always works and keeps water out of our home when we need it most, but that doesn’t mean it’s always going to happen. If your sump pump fails, it’s important to have a backup battery to keep water out of your basement. Here’s what a backup battery does and why it’s such a big deal to have one for your St Catharines or Niagara home.

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Inside and Outside Leak Repairs

Inside and Outside Leak Repairs

When homeowners in the Niagara Region experience leaking foundations, they often want to know whether it is better to make the repairs from the inside or from the outside. The truth is that just about every poured concrete foundation may be repaired from the inside or the outside with great results.

There is no right or wrong answer. The decision on whether to repair your foundation from the inside or the outside depends on several factors.

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