Preventing Water In Basement

By Robert Robillard

Tip For Preventing Water In Basements I’ve had clients ask me about water in their basement.  During heavy rainfalls they get water coming in where the concrete floor meets the walls. Also the concrete in the walls appear to have some flaking. Water in your basement can come from a lot of places; many times…

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Tips on Installing A Dry Well

By Robert Robillard

    How To Install A Dry Well Dry wells give downspout water a place to go if existing grading does not allow for water run off or if there are hard scape issues. [patios, driveways, walk ways] If installed correctly they will also work in freezing temperatures. Installing a dry well is not hard but…

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Installing A Basement Entry Drain

By Robert Robillard

Basement Door Drain On June 4th, 2009 I posted on a project I had done a few years ago. It was called, “Cutting A Door In A Concrete Foundation.”  During this project I suggested to the client the necessity of installing basement entry drain. As a result of some questions I recently received on that…

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