Waterproofing
Best Battery Back-up for My Sump Pump
The best battery back-up system for your sump pump is the only battery back-up system we recommend to protect your home from flooding. The Pump Sentry 822PS is one of the most diverse AC/DC switch systems for sump pumps on the market. It is the only sump pump battery back-up system we install in both…
Read MoreBest Sump Pump for Basement Waterproofing
Many homeowners with flooded basements want to install the best products with the most value. We at Crawl Space Ninja are no different. We have used many different sump pumps over the years from the least to most expensive. In this article, we will go over some features that make a great sump pump. Best…
Read MoreCrawl Space Encapsulation Waterproofing
If your crawl space is wet and flooding, installing a crawl space waterproofing system is essential. The focus being on the word “system.” Most crawl space encapsulation contractors are under the impression that waterproofing a crawl space is installing a french drain only or a sump pump and french drain. There is actually way more…
Read MoreYard Drainage Contractor
Finding a good yard drainage contractor can be difficult. Most companies address water issues from the outside only. While other companies only focus on interior waterproofing. Crawl Space Ninja feels a balance approach is best. Do everything possible to redirect surface and subsurface water away from your home’s foundation. While also ensuring that water intrusion…
Read MoreHeavy Rain Causes Crawl Space Flooding
Last week while installing several Hybrid Crawl Space Encapsulation Systems™ in East Tennessee, we suffered torrential downpours and flash flooding. The heavy rains caused problems in many of the crawl space projects we were working on. Although previously there was no evidence of standing water in those crawl spaces, in no time many of them…
Read MoreSump Pump Power Loss Problem
We’ve all been there before. You’re at home, sitting in your nice fluffy chair by the fireplace, hot cocoa in one hand and your favorite book in another. As the rain pours down in buckets outside. When all of a sudden, poof, the power’s out! This causes your sump pump system to stop working. You…
Read MoreHow To Keep Water Out of Your Garage
You’ve just closed on your new home: a stunning 5 bedroom 3 bathroom Victorian with a three car garage, and you got it for an unbelievable price. It was a steal! (What were the sellers thinking?) You smile in self-satisfaction as you lay down for your first night’s sleep in your new home, as the…
Read MoreFrench Drain Pipe – Protect Your Basement or Crawl Space
Have you considered installing a french drain pipe (curtain drain) in order to divert water from your crawl space or basement? Sometimes the task can be quite difficult and if you are going to perform this project you want to make sure it is working for years to come. Install a French Drain to Divert Water…
Read MoreWhite Mold or Efflorescence
Now remember just a few minutes ago I said efflorescence itself isn’t mold that salt that comes through the cinder block isn’t mold. But if you’ve got an active moisture problem that moisture that’s coming through the cinder block
Read MoreShould I Install a Sump Pump?
Is installing a sump pump in a dry basement or crawl space a good idea? Does flooding and the amount of rain fall in the east Tennessee area play a roll in whether your home stays dry? Does Basement Waterproofing work? Read this for some helpful information.
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