Your home is your most important investment. When flooding, water damage, mold, or structural deformations endanger your home, it’s important to work with trusted, experienced professionals. The right professionals will give you an honest assessment of the damage and your options for solutions, and they’ll treat your home like their own. StayDry is staffed by […]
Your basement is a critical part of your home’s overall structure and stability. When walls begin to bow or shift inward, it can mean serious problems for your home. However, there are often warning signs before walls start to bow. Catching the issue early on can help you fix it before the problem gets worse. […]
With rising summer temperatures comes rising humidity levels, which can mean trouble for crawls spaces, basements and foundations. Though high humidity may seem harmless, it can cause slow, but serious, damage to crawl spaces, foundations, and basements. Let’s take a look at the damage of summer humidity, signs to look for, and what you can […]
French drains are one of the best ways to prevent moisture and flooding in your basement. However, there are several different ways to install French drains. So what is the best French drain system? We use the HydroFlow French drain system because of its longevity, reliability, and optimal functionality. Let’s take a closer look at […]
If you’re wondering about how to protect your home from moisture, you’ve likely come across the terms waterproofing and damp-proofing. While these terms sound similar, these two processes do have some distinct differences. Both are designed to protect your basement from unwanted moisture, but they offer different levels of protection, use different materials, and serve […]
Mold and mildew are common problems in many homes, but they can also be problematic. While mold may seem like just a cosmetic problem or a musty inconvenience, it can pose real health risks and cause lasting damage to your home. Here’s what you need to know about mold in Michigan basements and how to […]
When it comes to keeping your basement dry, there’s lots of advice out there but, unfortunately, not all of it is accurate. Misconceptions about basement moisture and waterproofing can lead homeowners to delay repairs, waste money on quick fixes, or overlook early warning signs. Let’s bust some of the most common basement waterproofing myths and […]
One dread that every Michigan homeowner has is finding water in their basement. Water in the basement can lead to mold growth, damage to walls, floors, or personal property, and significantly affect your indoor air quality. The good news is that most basement leaks can be prevented and addressed if you know how to identify […]
French drains are a great way to prevent basement flooding and moisture intrusion. Though they are designed to be long-lasting and very low-maintenance, there are a few issues that can affect your French drains and make them stop working as efficiently, or even cause them to stop working at all. Let’s take a look at […]
If you have hard water, you may have noticed a whitish, chalky substance building up in pipes, inside some appliances, around faucets and other areas. These are mineral deposits, and they can affect how well your pipes, drains, and faucets work, including the drainage systems that remove water from around your basement or foundation. Let’s […]
The StayDry® team has 100+ years of combined experience with basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, wall repair, and mold control. Give us a call or fill out the form here and we’ll get in touch to schedule your free inspection.
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