"Thank you so much for coming to my rescue in a time of need! My basement was flooding, water coming in through the foundation, and I was exhausted from trying to keep up with it. You guys realized the importance of prioritizing me, and put in a sump pump to save the day. You are the best!" - Joanne Lipsy

"We've used A-1 a couple of times and are always pleased. All the cracks that have been repaired have held up beautifully and we are now enjoying a newly finished basement with no concerns about water due to the cracks!" - Brendan Kenahan

"Rich was very professional and sent his technician Andrew to do the work. Wasted no time, just stayed with it. He was very knowledgeable and indicated if there was any problems they would come back and fix them. No more leaks! It is good to know there are still companies that care and deal with the issues." - Rich B.

"A couple of weeks ago we had A1 out to do some work on the bulkhead at our home in Woodstock Valley, CT. So far we are extremely pleased with the performance of the injection, I'd say 2 days after the work we had 4 inches of rain in one evening, not a drop came in. I can sleep easier now about the decision we made last month to finish our basement, we love having the extra, dry, living space." - Ron Sanderson

Rich is a reputable and responsible businessman who we have worked with several times. His response to us is always prompt and professional. He is able to schedule appointments and provides pricing in advance of performing his service and there is no up-selling involved. We would use Rich and A-1 again and we refer him often with our complete confidence

I cannot thank you enough. What an incredible company you have. It's comforting to know that if there's another problem in the future, I know who to call!! - Barbara Salzman

"I would have to say your company is " A 1", in my book. I will see you again in the spring." - Valerie Curley

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A-1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc. - We Stop Water!

Joseph Coupal - Thursday, January 20, 2011
A-1 Foundation Crack Repair - We Stop Water!
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Important Steps To Prevent And/Or Limit Flood Damage

Joseph Coupal - Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Saturday's blog post combined with the nasty storm named "Earl"  resulted in a number of calls regarding the specific preventative measures one can take to prevent and/or limit flood damage.  We'll repeat again the importance to have your foundation inspected to give you the confidence that the #1 item of importance is structurally sound. But to add to Saturday's blog, here are some important considerations and steps to take as it relates to flooding:

  • Understand the damage that surrounding objects on your property can do to your house in a flood...trees, toys, and fast moving debris slides.  Proactively secure what you can.
  • Ask your local planning and zoning office whether your property is above or below the flood level, and find out whether your area has a history of flooding.
  • Become familiar with the warning communication system within your community....this will give you precious time to take preventative action.
  • Learn what the community's evacuation plan is so you can be prepared.
  • Make sure you have flood insurance, since most home owners' insurance will not reimburse you for flood damage.
  • Keep important documents - including insurance policies, birth certificates and passports - in a waterproof box where you can easily access them.
  • If your furnace, water heater or electricity panel is on the first floor of your home, consider having it moved to the attic, where it is less likely to be damaged by floodwater.
  • Plug sewer traps with check valves, which prevent floodwater from backing up into the drains of your home. In an emergency, you can also use large corks or stoppers to plug sinks and tubs.
  • Check your local building codes to find out whether they will permit you to build flood walls or other barriers around your home to prevent water from entering the building.
  • Protect basement walls by sealing them with waterproofing compounds so water can't come in through cracks.
  • Keep a battery-operated radio in your home in case your power goes out.
  • Talk to your family ahead of time to decide where you will go if a flood occurs, so everyone will know what to do.
  • Prepare some emergency supplies, such as canned food, a hand-held can opener, a flashlight, batteries and first aid materials.

Much of this comes down to common sense, situational awareness, and proactive measures to prevent/limit flood damage and the effects on your life.  Our inspectors consider and document against all threats to your property. It's the subtle things that you may not see that can make a huge difference in how your home weathers the next storm. And please keep contacting us....we're here for you.

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