Hi
I have some financial problems at my home.
I have been noticing some wet areas in my basement for a few months now. I neglected it thinking it won't get worse. But today morning all the clothes in my laundry room was wet and I found a big crack on the foundation. I have...
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11-23-2018, 04:03 AM
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Hi
I am moving into my grandfather's house soon. It is in Oakville. I did a house inspection and everything is normal and there are no major issues found.
The house is pretty old, so there is no sump pump or a sump pump pit in it. I know that sump pump installation can solve a lot...11-17-2018, 02:15 AM