Many people are often apprehensive about the suggestion of installing a sump pump for many reasons. -“I’ve never had one before and it’s been 30 years of living in my home”, -“I feel creating access for water in my basement floor could be dangerous”, -“we’re not in the country, I’ve only seen sump pumps in rural homes”. And so on. These concerns and questions are genuine. However there are many reasons to have a sump pump and many reasons why NOW, after 30 years, you need a sump pump. For starters, it’s a great place to allow spiders and other insects into your home….. Kidding! The purp ..read more

The quest of the #foundationrepair industry and so called #foundationexperts to drum up business are using the catch phrase Interior #Waterproofing. The term #interiorwaterproofing is becoming more and more widely used among the industry. It’s unclear to us at Braden Foundation if the so called foundation repair “professionals” or self proclaimed “experts” even understand what they are saying when using this term, interior waterproofing. Mind you, it does sound fancy and technical. But is it? And what the bananas is it? Well folks, the Cole’s notes version of interior waterproofing is a pro ..read more

With the continuing rise in house costs, more and more people are renovating their #Ottawa homes for different reasons. Rental income, children staying home longer or even a beloved family member moving in. Renovating the basement to accommodate a bedroom will require an egress window. What is an egress window? An #egresswindow is a type of window that can be easily opened from the inside without any keys, tools, or physical difficulties to allow an individual to escape in the event of an emergency such as fire. What do egress widows cost? Great question! Well the egress window itself will ..read more

All too often the lower cost wins the job. Now we are not about to tell you that just because quotes and estimates that are higher automatically are the way to go. What we are suggesting is that the public needs to be informed on a variety of issues. Ideally when a crack in the foundation is discovered, you understand immediately that it needs to be looked at by a professional. You ring a couple foundation contractors. One foundation contractor thoroughly inspects the issue. For argument sake, not a major structural issue. That contractor advised a permanent fix from the exterior. (Braden Fo ..read more

Every spring our mail boxes and internet post are filled with advertisements for Foundation Repair. Each year brings new self proclaimed foundation repair experts. These self proclaimed experts usually are made up of existing companies adding to their lists of sseevice (and we wish them the best of luck) claim they can do it better. We saw one advert recently that listed their service that included the following: Landscape, Interlock, Trash removal, Driveway paving, Tree trimming. The list goes on and on. This is not a one off. There are numerous companies adding foundation repair, foundation ..read more

Okay, so you've hired a company to "repair" the crack in your foundation. Let's for a moment agree that the repair method and material used is equal to Braden Foundations permanent repair. Is there anything else? Of course there is. Part of the Braden foundation repair methods are the crucial steps of Going beyond the repair. Going beyond the repair? What on earth does that mean you ask? Well previously Braden Foundation touched on how a professional in this industry can identify most problems quickly. Well, going beyond the repair is just another part of the professionalism Braden Foundation ..read more

Braden Foundation understands it's stressful when you now have to fix your foundation problem. A professional organization can identify most problems quickly upon a site visit. Often the remedy and an accurate fee proposal budget can be presented in the initial meeting ..read more

Water stains on walls and pooling water on the floor are common signs of basement water leaks. The most common causes of basement leaks is pressure created by water in the soil surrounding the foundation. ... During a heavy rain, the water can seep into your basement ..read more

If your foundation problems are caused by defective construction or the use of poor materials, your homeowner’s insurance won't be of much help. However, some builders offer foundation warranties that cover labor and materials and structural defects for up to 10 years. If your home is fairly new, check to see if you have a warranty that’s still in effect, and read it over carefully to find out what’s covered ..read more

If your home needs foundation repair, you'll be forced to hire a professional to look into the problem. However, it's essential to know about the most common foundation repair methods that your contractor can choose before you do this. They include: The Underpinning Method Foundation repair often depends on several factors, one of which is the type of foundation. The underpinning method works by removing soil underneath the existing slab, which causes the foundation to rise. This process prevents any further settlement in the home's foundation. If you have an underpinning specialist to complet ..read more