If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably heard about catch basins, but you’re not quite sure what they are. Well, a catch basin is simply something that’s very useful for removing water from roadways, but it can also be installed as part of the plumbing services for homeowners. Catch basins remove surface water from roads and direct it into storm drains. Usually, they have a curb inlet or grate that captures large amounts of sediment to prevent it from entering a drainage system. While the catch basin is able to trap sediment, the actual amount will depend on...

There are many situations in which it is not feasible to utilize a central heating and cooling system to bring comfort to a living area. A solution for those cases is mini-splits. These systems are a unique solution for a wide variety of conditions you might be dealing with at your home. Home Addition- If you have been putting off having another room added to your home because you know your current HVAC system isn’t large enough to handle the extra square footage or that it would be costly to install ductwork, mini-split air conditioners and heaters are the...

If you ever find yourself needing water damage repair because water entered your foundation, here are five things you might like to know: Find Out What Caused the Flooding- Are there moisture stains or dripping on the walls? There may be gutters draining too close to the house. If moisture is seeping up through cracks in the foundation, it is likely an issue with water, pressurized by being underground, able to seep through those cracks. Thoroughly look for the source of the flood that created the need for water damage repair. Prevention May Be Possible- Educate yourself about signs...

Basements are often dark, damp, and poorly insulated.  This is the perfect breeding ground for mold.  Basement mold can often cause many different problems, and it is important that you get mold removal immediately.  Mold that is not cleaned up can make you and your family sick.  If you find mold in your basement, don’t procrastinate; get rid of it.  It is important to find a local mold removal professional that will have the knowledge and equipment to eradicate basement mold for good. Basement mold often grows quickly and only requires a little bit of moisture to become a...