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How to Hire a True Drainage and Foundation Specialist

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:59 +0000

Dear Jim: I’ve been noticing a lot of issues at my home, such as drainage problems in my basement and crawlspace, more cracks inside on the walls and ceilings that are getting bigger, and I have a sloping floor in my dining room. I have had several contractors out to help me solve these issues, […]

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Should I Renovate My Basement When I Replace My Foundation?

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:53:23 +0000

Dear Jim: I have an older foundation that needs to be replaced plus I have some drainage issues. But I would also like to add some additional space in my basement and I’m wondering if this work should be done at the same time, and is a dig out a lot more expensive than a […]

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The Devil in the Delay

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:23:52 +0000

Dear Jim: I noticed a small crack near the base of my foundation last year, but I didn’t think much of it at the time. Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to the area and saw some signs of moisture and a bit of soil movement nearby. Should I be concerned, or is this still […]

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Is Climate Change Causing Your Drainage Systems to Fail?

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:01:19 +0000

2025 New Year Home Maintenance: Essential Foundation and Drainage Tips for a Safer Home

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:43:03 +0000

Dear Jim: I’ve heard that foundation and drainage issues can cause serious problems if ignored. With the start of a new year, I want to ensure my home is protected, but I’m not sure where to start. What steps can I take to avoid potential damage and keep my home safe for the long haul? […]

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Winter Prep: Why Your Home Needs Drainage Solutions Before the Rain Hits

jgconstructionmarketing@gmail.com — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:54:16 +0000

Dear Jim: I’m starting to worry about how the rain will affect my home. I’ve noticed some water pooling near the foundation in past storms, but I haven’t done much about it. Is this something I should handle now, or can it wait until later? Unfortunately, waiting is never the best option when it comes […]

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My House is Falling Apart! How Do I Figure out the Proper Fix?

Joshua Dray — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:39:07 +0000

Dear Jim: I have noticed over the last few years that my foundation and drainage problems are getting worse. I have cracks in my living room, water in my crawlspace, and my foundation doesn’t look great. I have talked to a bunch of Contractors and they all tell me something different. Why this disparity in […]

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Unlicensed Contractors- Are They Worth the Risk?

Jim — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:37:20 +0000

Dear Jim: I am about to start on a new retaining wall project in my back yard. I’ve received several bids, but they vary dramatically. I’m not sure I need a permit, and the unlicensed landscaper that was recommended to me is about half the price of the licensed contractors for the same work. Would […]

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Why Do Sump Pumps Fail and How Do We Make Them Safe?

Jim — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:53:40 +0000

Dear Jim: I have a sump pump in my basement that has been doing its job fine for the last 10 years when all of a sudden in the big rains starting in January it failed, flooding the entire space and ruining my hardwood floors, rugs, and damaging the baseboards and sheetrock. It was an […]

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The Great Sump Pump Myth

Jim — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:57:41 +0000

Dear Jim: I need your help. My basement flooded with 6 inches of water this year after it has been dry for the 30 years we have lived here. I’m assuming multiple atmospheric rivers got this started. We had an old sump pump in place and had plumbers come and install 2 more during this […]

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Get Serious About Drainage NOW!

Jim — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:55:09 +0000

Dear Jim: My basement flooded starting with the big storm on New Year’s and the problem is not getting better as the rains continue. I put in a drainage system on one side of my house 5 years ago and it was working just fine until this year. I need your help to figure out what […]

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Don’t Let a Covid Mindset Affect Your Home Repair Decisions

Jim — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:45:42 +0000

Dear Jim: I have seen problems developing in my house in the last few years, and I’m getting concerned. I’ve been getting more cracks inside, the floors are out of level, and I have some water in the crawlspace. Can you help me figure out if these problems are serious, and if so, what I need […]

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