Why Convert crawlspace into a Basement Do any of these questions apply to you? Is your home feeling a bit cramped? Are you unable to host friends and family in your home due to lack...
Basement Waterproofing Benefits Consider the following advantages of basement waterproofing: An increase in your home's property value. A structurally sound foundation. A healthier home environment for you and your family. A warmer basement during winter....
Do I Really Need a Battery Backup System for my Sump Pump? Yes! If you have a pump that runs even occasionally, you should have a backup system, powered by either a battery or self-starting...
How Do I Know if My Drain Tiles Are Working Properly? Since your floor's footing tiles are not visible and typically cannot be adequately seen by a sewer camera, the only sign that they are...
What Makes Our Backup Sump Pumps so Unique At Atlas Restoration, we know the importance of location for back-up sump pumps. Our pumps, unlike most others used by repair companies, are positioned outside the sump...
Polyurethane Foam Crack Injection Concrete Cracks Cracks in concrete caused by shrinkage are a common foundation problem. Cracks due to shrinkage and are easy to detect, since they almost always extend through the full thickness...
Few Facts About Wet Basements Wet basements create the perfect environment for termite activity. Trapped musty air in basements travel to upper living areas in buildings. Wet basements are a breeding ground for excessive mold...
Can Melting Snow Cause My Basement to Leak With the change of seasons, Atlas Restoration is regularly asked the question "Can melting snow cause my basement to flood?" While the long answer can get a...
Frozen Sump Pump Discharge Your sump pump is only as efficient as its ability to discharge the water away from your home. In many situations the drain tile under your basement floor or outside your...
Don't Wait Emergency Get Foundation Crack Repaired Winter In Chicago there are two seasons: Winter and Construction. But when it comes to your home's foundation problems, winter can be an ideal time of year to...
