Listen to AAA Home Drainage Podcast

February 7th, 2010

I recently was asked to be a guest on The Epodogy Podcast for a special show spotlighting Home Drainage. The Epodogy Podcast is produced by Media1250.

Visit Media1250.ComThe show covers many of the basic topics I’m most often asked about such as what causes drainage problems, etc.

Please send me an email if you’d like to hear more audio programs. My mission is to help you resolve those drainage issues (ideally, before they cause chaos with your home) and I’m always looking to find ways to get the word out on the benefits of professional home drainage solutions.

Anyway, here is the show for your listening pleasure - hope you enjoy - and thanks!

How to maintain your homes rain drain discharges

February 6th, 2010

Rain drains are what your downspouts connect to.

In new construction they may be plumbed to the storm sewer, a dry well, a storm water retention pond or some other type of vent.

If rain drain discharges get plugged with debris and age, it is unlikely that you will be able to Read the rest of this entry »

New FREE eBooks Available for Downloading

February 6th, 2010

Pleased to announce the release of several new entries to my Home Drainage eBooks series. 

These eBooks are designed to help you avoid and diagnose drainage problems. It’s my objective to share my experience and help you preserve equity in your properties. You can download the eBook PDFs below.

Download our FREE eBooks

eBooks currently available for download:

17 Ways to Determine If You Have a Drainage Problem
A useful guide for printing out and conducting your own walk around inventory of your home.
-> Download here

Brain Damage: Home Drainage Botched Big Time
Horror stories not for the faint of heart. Bad advice gone wrong. You’ve been warned!
-> Download here

15 Smoking Guns:  Groundwater Home Inspections
For those who’ve always wondered what are the key groundwater problems a licensed home inspector will look for. A must read for realtors and anyone buying or selling a home.
-> Download here

Hope you enjoy the books and thanks to all who have continued in supporting this site.

Home drainage magic. No electricity. No sump pumps.

February 5th, 2010

Home drainage magic? No electricity! No sump pumps!

If you are a homeowner or home buyer that has just discovered a home drainage problem, probably during the sale or purchase of a home, it would be a good idea to Read the rest of this entry »

9 part home buyers drainage due diligence checklist

February 5th, 2010

This article is available below as a pdf file e-book as well.

This is published for home buyers who do not wish to download the entire e-book.

All homes are not created equal.

When it comes to assessing a home that you wish to purchase, home buyers need to Read the rest of this entry »

Hand excavated french drain costs are recaptured.

January 29th, 2010

Hand excavated french drain groundwater removal systems, pay much more than they cost, especially in a tough real estate market like the one we are in right now.

This means that because Read the rest of this entry »

Are some Oregon home inspectors getting kick backs from sump pump guys.

January 25th, 2010

Are some professional Oregon home inspectors getting kick backs from the sump pump installers? I do not have any evidence that they are.

But, curious is the degree to which many of our Oregon home inspectors are, from my experience watching them operate, in love with Read the rest of this entry »

Inspect home drainage prior to marketing your home

January 25th, 2010
Homeowners should call for a free groundwater drainage assessment, in their part of the world, prior to listing their home on the market for sale.

This can save everyone a lot of money and time, as well as Read the rest of this entry »

Bring home drainage expertise to the table when building a new home

January 24th, 2010

Bring home drainage expertise to the planning table when you are designing and building a new home.

Get better results by having a home drainage professional install your rain drains and hand excavated french drains, rather than Read the rest of this entry »

Home drainage problem, non-disclosure, seller law suits

January 24th, 2010

Home drainage problems, usually groundwater in a crawl space or basement, damages properties. Groundwater problems, ie. home drainage problems, has become one of the fastest growing segments of home based litigation in the country.

Probably next to lot line disputes, one of the more litigated home issues.

Next to lot line disputes and contractor lawsuits, groundwater damage law suits are Read the rest of this entry »