To make sure a French drain is working at top efficiency, a careful, high-quality installation is necessary. Water accumulation at the footing of foundations must be routed towards a drain, by gravity or by a pump.

Repair methods vary according to the types of foundation problems they address. The best way to permanently repair a crack is still through an exterior repair, even if this requires some excavation.

To ensure a proper decontamination, the concrete slab must be removed to replace the landfill rocks and debris with DB-certified crushed stone, conform to interior foundation standards.

As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing, when necessary, the water-supply system piping coming from your home up to the water inlet valve (also called the "service box").

The iron bacteria (sometimes called "iron-eating bacteria") is a reddish, muddy deposit that occurs naturally in soil and groundwater.