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workisfun
in Foundation 9 years and 5 months ago
French drain with no footing?
Hi, I have had half a dozen contractors/waterproofers in to offer estimates for an interior French drain w sump pump. I have a semi-detached stone…
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workisfun
in Foundation 9 years and 5 months ago
French drain with no footing?
Hi, I have had half a dozen contractors/waterproofers in to offer estimates for an interior French drain w sump pump. I have a semi-detached stone…
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rubyt
in Foundation 12 years and 7 months ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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brw12
in Foundation 10 years and 7 months ago
Eliminating garden floor moisture in a brownstone?
Our Bed-Stuy brownstone has had a moisture/mildew/mold issue since we moved in 6 years ago, both in the cellar and the garden/ground floor. It’s been…
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brw12
in Foundation 10 years and 7 months ago
Eliminating garden floor moisture in a brownstone?
Our Bed-Stuy brownstone has had a moisture/mildew/mold issue since we moved in 6 years ago, both in the cellar and the garden/ground floor. It’s been…
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prop351
in Foundation 10 years and 8 months ago
Waterproofing stone foundation without excavating?
Hello! I am starting my research into waterproofing the exterior wall of my stone foundation. I am looking for recommendations for people/ contractors who can…
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prop351
in Foundation 10 years and 8 months ago
Waterproofing stone foundation without excavating?
Hello! I am starting my research into waterproofing the exterior wall of my stone foundation. I am looking for recommendations for people/ contractors who can…
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onesix
in Foundation 11 years and 2 months ago
Need someone to Assess Moisture in Basement
Looking for someone reliable to help us figure out and fix this problem. We appear to have some water in our partially above-grade basement. Not…
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onesix
in Foundation 11 years and 2 months ago
Need someone to Assess Moisture in Basement
Looking for someone reliable to help us figure out and fix this problem. We appear to have some water in our partially above-grade basement. Not…
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kgriffin
in Foundation 11 years and 10 months ago
Underpinning: Buying An old Brooklyn Two Family. Need to know if underpinning done correctly
Like most other houses in Brooklyn, this house is >100 years old. It was recently renovated – decent job – not a stellar one. But…
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kgriffin
in Foundation 11 years and 10 months ago
Underpinning: Buying An old Brooklyn Two Family. Need to know if underpinning done correctly
Like most other houses in Brooklyn, this house is >100 years old. It was recently renovated – decent job – not a stellar one. But…
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gracemark
in Foundation 11 years and 10 months ago
need to evaluate problem with flooding in basement apartment with an expert, any recommendations?
I have an empty lot next to me, in the rain my sump pump broke and water entered my tenet’s apartment, the laminate flooring needs…
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gracemark
in Foundation 11 years and 10 months ago
need to evaluate problem with flooding in basement apartment with an expert, any recommendations?
I have an empty lot next to me, in the rain my sump pump broke and water entered my tenet’s apartment, the laminate flooring needs…
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nalusurf
in Foundation 11 years and 11 months ago
A Favorite...Looking for Structural/Soil Engineer Recommendations
I know this is a frequently asked question, but was looking to see if anyone has some recent experience, say the last 1-2 years. Looking…
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nalusurf
in Foundation 11 years and 11 months ago
A Favorite...Looking for Structural/Soil Engineer Recommendations
I know this is a frequently asked question, but was looking to see if anyone has some recent experience, say the last 1-2 years. Looking…
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kls
in Foundation 12 years and 3 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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kls
in Foundation 12 years and 3 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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bladesmama11
in Foundation 12 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone waterproofing
Can anyone recommend a contractor to waterproof or fix a wet brownstone foundation wall in the basement?
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