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DRYCRETE Waterproofing is a full-service basement waterproofing contractor and a concrete crack repair specialist. We offer guaranteed solutions for leaky basements in homes and businesses in Massachusetts.

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552 Main Street, Unit 4
Waltham, MA 02452
Toll Free: 877-379-2738
Tel: 781-899-9080
Fax: 781-899-9081
info@drycretewaterproofing.com

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French Drain

Often, when a home is built the french drain isn't guaranteed or used at all. Without this, flooding becomes a problem. Rainfall can be a nightmare for a house with improper drainage. If the home is on the receiving end of a neighbor's home on a hill or slant, without a french drain in place, the water will travel down to your home and won't have anyplace else to go. The soil under your home will absorb some of this water but not all. This water begins to creep into crawl spaces and mold and mildew can start to form as well as damage to the foundation of your home. This problem must be fixed and a hired profession may be needed to come in a make it right. And, for such a potentially massive problem an instant solution is a properly installed french drain. The type of french drain that you may need is best determined after an assessment, by one of our professional technicians, is made.

However, a simple french drain is a cost effective way to avoid potential damage to your home and its foundation that could cost much more to fix. There are french drains that you can install yourself if you are up for a labor-intensive job. However, you will need the proper tools, of which requires that you dig a ditch. You will also need the correct size PVC pipe and other related materials to get the french drain installed properly. This isn't a job for someone with no experience but if you feel you are up to it, there is tons of information on how to install french drains online. You could also hire a professional to install a french drain. In fact, this may be the best option taking cost, time and labor in to consideration. Choosing a professional would be much easier than doing the job yourself.

They come with experience and are much higher on the learning curve. Therefore, time and money is saved and getting the job done correctly is guaranteed. Whether you did to do the job yourself or hire a professional, you will agree that something has to be done, fast. The last thing you want is damage to your home's foundation. That alone, you are looking at a major investment to fix. Installing the french drain yourself will also require that you know something about what type of drainage system you have presently and whether or not is goes to the sump pump or if it is directed to the street. Call around, ask professional companies their suggestion, and then determine your best course of action.