6 Effective Steps to Take if You Find Water in Your Basement

Water in the basement is a problem as it has a rubber ducky floating in it.

Nebraska has been faced with some of the worst flooding in the state’s history this March. From insane amounts of snow, to sudden warm weather and lots of rain, we have been dealing with a lot of water with nowhere to go. Water will always find the path of least resistance, and often times that […]

Sagging Floor Joists in Your Home May Lead to Bigger Problems

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If you ever feel frustrated when you notice a little give in your floors when walking across them, like they droop in certain places and in general are uneven, we understand. However, sagging floors are more than just unsightly; they are potentially dangerous to you and your home. Sagging floors might indicate something simple, such […]

Which Type of Foundation Cracks are More Serious?

There are 5 different types of cracks you can experience in your foundation. One is horizontal, two is vertical, three are step cracks, four are shear cracks, and five are floor cracks.

Houses slip and slide with the earth beneath them. It can happen over time or can happen suddenly, like with extreme temperature changes. So, it doesn’t matter if your house is old or new—foundation cracks are inevitable.  Some cracks, however, can be more severe than others. It’s important to know which types of foundation cracks […]

Avoid your Sump Pump from Freezing this Winter

Sump pumps are designed to eliminate moisture and prevent basement water problems. Basements tend to be colder and less insulated, which could potentially cause your sump pump to freeze. A frozen sump pump could cause your home lots of damage! So how can you prevent it? BDB Waterproofing has some tips. Reduce the Sump Pumps […]