American Basement Solutions

Indianapolis, IN Foundation Repair & Waterproofing

2012-01-26T19:53:00.005-05:00

Basement / Crawl Space Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Indianapolis, Indiana (46258, 46260, 46256, 46236, 46250, 46240, 46268, 46278, 46220, 46216).If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a

Rockwell Basement Egress Wells

2012-01-21T20:06:00.002-05:00

American Basement Solutions recently installed a Rockwell elite egress well with 4'x4' basement egress window. Below are pictures of the installation and the Angie's List Review of the work by the homeowner. Give us a call today 1-877-409-2837 for a free quoteAngies List Review: Description Of Work: American Basement Solutions installed an egress window in our basement. They had to dig a

2012 Indianapolis Home Show

2012-01-21T19:24:00.002-05:00

Visit American Basement Solutions and The Crawl Space Company at Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2012 Indianapolis Home Show (January 20-29, 2012). Also, do not forget to check out the centerpiece home built by Fischer Homes. A list of vendors & exhibitors is available at the Indianapolis Home Show Website.

Lebanon, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

2011-11-16T14:29:00.004-05:00

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Lebanon, INAmerican Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Lebanon, Indiana (46052, 47991).If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a settling foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement

Complete CrawlSpace Restoration

2011-10-25T17:10:00.006-04:00

This crawlspace had it all. Water, mold, wood rot, bugs, falling insulation, sump pump failure, and condensation. We restored this crawlspace back to a clean bill of health. Give American Basement Solutions a call for all your crawl space restoration needs..1-877-409-2837.

Muncie, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

2011-10-25T16:00:00.004-04:00

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Muncie, INAmerican Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Muncie, Indiana (47307, 47304, 47308).If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, damp basement, or a sinking foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American

Carmel, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

2011-10-25T11:25:00.007-04:00

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Carmel, INAmerican Basement Solutions offers all of our basement and crawlspace waterproofing and foundation repair services to the great city of Carmel, Indiana (46032, 46033, 46082).If you are experiencing a damp crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a settling foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement

Fishers, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

2011-10-11T21:52:00.003-04:00

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Fishers, INAmerican Basement Solutions offers all of our basement and crawlspace waterproofing services to the great city of Fishers, Indiana (46038, 46085, 46037).If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace or leaky basement, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions to give you the highest quality service at an

Crawlspace Waterproofing Testimonials

2011-09-20T11:41:00.004-04:00

After updating our large reference list that we give to each and every homeowner, I decided to post some of our recent crawlspace testimonials here on the blog. I hope it helps in your search for a quality basement and crawlspace waterproofing contractor.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Crawlspace Condensation - Sweating Ducts

2010-09-01T19:23:00.007-04:00

With record summer heat and humidity, we have been receiving an enormous amount of calls from homeowners about their sweating crawl spaces. Most homeowners are unaware of what is causing their ducts, pipes, insulation, and sometimes wood structure to sweat in their crawl space. Surprisingly, the very thing that a homeowner thinks is drying their crawlspace (ie. vents) is actually the culprit

Top 5 Crawl Space Repair Mistakes

2010-05-07T14:56:00.006-04:00

Many homeowners that search the internet for crawlspace repair information end up in home repair forums. While there is some good information out there, there are many examples of bad and outdated advice related to fixing your crawlspace. I have witnessed firsthand the results of bad crawlspace repair and would like to set the record straight on what I consider to be the worst 5 crawlspace

Haiti Earthquake North Coast Update

2010-01-13T11:37:00.001-05:00

From Ebenezer Haiti Mission BlogBecky spoke with Dad (Larry Sr) around 10:30 am. Everyone (staff at Ebenezer Haiti Mission, Haitian friends, Dad, and Linda is safe and unharmed. The connection on the phone was bad so the conversation was short. The compound did not sustain any major damage, but he did say there were cracks. Right now we are trying to figure out a way to get them out of the

Crawlspace Clean Out - Debris Removal

2009-12-12T12:08:00.002-05:00

I have seen time and time again building materials, trash, wood, and concrete products left in the crawlspace after some type of home repair. Some builders have went as far as to use the crawlspace as a second dumpster. While most of the time, a few building materials are left in the crawlspace, I do see occasionally a disaster of a mess down there. I've seen refrigerators, bicycles, an entire

Foundation Vents are causing higher heating bills

2009-12-10T15:18:00.006-05:00

Should I open my foundation vents or should I close my foundation vents? This the most common question I hear in the field. If you live in a home with a vented crawlspace, than more than likely, the vents are the largest culprit for your ice cold floors. In the winter, the vents are "supposed" to be closed to prevent pipes from freezing and to keep the furnace from working overtime to heat a

Digging out a crawlspace - Dirt Extraction

2009-12-10T10:31:00.005-05:00

We run into crawl spaces often that have only 8 to 12 inches of clearance between the floor joists and the ground, and in some homes, the joists are only inches from the ground floor of the crawl space. There are several problems with this scenario, but the biggest problem would be that there is not enough space to inspect for plumbing leaks, termites, and water intrusion. There is a remedy to

How to fix and repair floor joist rot

2009-12-07T15:05:00.007-05:00

Floor joist rot can occur in a basement, crawl space, or slab. Fixing, reinforcing, and repairing floor joists has been a specialty of American Basement Solutions for the past 20 years. Floor joists and sill plates play a vital role in the construction of your house. Wooden floor joists can be found running parallel to each other typically 16" on center along your house on top of the sill

Basement Egress Windows

2009-11-25T14:19:00.002-05:00

I recently completed an inspection on a local basement home where the homeowner had real concerns about the possibility of a "fire escape" for his children, all of which had bedrooms in the basement. Even in a walk-out basement there can be a real need for additional exits and egress to the outside. Anyone locked in a basement during a fire or other disaster face situations that could be

The Stinky Basement Guy

2009-11-24T02:05:00.002-05:00

Upon arrival at a recent home, the door was answered by a young man who appeared all of the 5 years old that he said he was. His name was Shane. Shane called for his mother and yelled out that the "stinky basement" guy was here. Shortly with another child on her hip, Shane's mother came to the door and gave me the "rest of the story". Apparently, Shane has a fear of the space his parents call

Do not spray foam your crawlspace foundation walls

2009-11-19T12:52:00.008-05:00

One of the fastest growing crawlspace industries is spraying open cell or closed cell foam on crawlspace foundation walls. While I agree that foam is the most efficient type of insulation, it is rarely applicable in below-grade crawlspace environments. WHY, you might ask?. In the Midwest, crawlspaces are usually a below-grade foundation type. The foundation of a below-grade crawlspace is

Insulating above-grade crawlspaces - spray foam the walls

2009-11-19T11:55:00.010-05:00

For those who do not know, a crawlspace above grade refers to a crawlspace with a ground floor that is level with the outside ground level. In many instances, these crawlspaces can be considerably dry. Since many crawlspace above grade are somewhat dry, the best method of insulating is to encapsulate with plastic and apply spray foam to the walls and exterior wood framing. I am a large

Do not use fiberglass insulation in a crawl space

2009-11-19T11:18:00.009-05:00

Insulating a crawlspace with fiberglass has been the most common insulation approach in crawl spaces for decades. The floors or the walls of the crawlspace were insulated because the crawl is cold in the winter due to the open or closed vents. This cold air causes cold floors, freezing water pipes, and higher heating costs. While it does assist in insulating, it is not effecient at all.

Cold Floors above my Crawl Space

2009-11-05T09:27:00.012-05:00

Have you ever wondered why your feet freeze to your bathroom floor? If you live in an older home, have you ever felt a cold draft come up through you hardwood flooring? Did you install carpet over your hardwood floors because they were too cold in the winter? Ever wonder why your floors above your crawlspace are so cold in the winter? At this point you are probably expecting an answer on how

7 steps to a Dry a Damp, Wet Crawlspace

2009-10-19T17:04:00.006-04:00

A wet or damp crawlspace is never an easy situation. Luckily, we have compiled some steps to help the average homeowner bring your home environment into comfort, security and compliance. The steps are a general rule, but your crawlspace may require only some or all of the steps to achieve a dry, healthy crawl space.1. Downspout Extensions2. Sump Pit and Pump Installed3. Internal Perimeter

5 Great Home Repair Tutorial Sites

2009-10-14T14:35:00.003-04:00

Guest post by Mary E. WardCompleting home repair and remodeling projects yourself is a great way to save money. And, though most of us don’t have a lot of home repair knowledge when we purchase our first home, there are many ways to gain that knowledge over the years. Tackling a project for the first time can be a little overwhelming. But, luckily, in the last few years we’ve seen a great jump in

Sagging Floors above a crawl space

2009-09-01T10:20:00.007-04:00

While the only true way to know why the floors above your crawlspace are sagging or sinking is to have it professionally inspected, I am going to outline a couple of the most common problems I see out in the field.Floors are bouncy - This usually is noticed when walking across a floor, you feel the floor shake or you see cabinets start to shake or make noise as you walk. This is usually a sign