by Damion P. Rutherford

Let’s face it. Basement waterproofing is not a common topic of discussion over the dinner table. And this is where many homeowners get themselves into trouble.
You see - knowledge is the key here. By not knowing what happens in the industry, you put yourself in a position to invite trouble into your basement.
So let’s start off with one of the biggest no-no’s in this industry - subcontracting.
Trust me - you want to avoid using any company that subcontracts the work out.
Here’s how it works.
ABC Waterproofing Company spends lots of money advertising its business all over the place. So you call them up and schedule an appt.
Then, you make a decision to use ABC company because hey really had a good presentation.
And that’s the first mistake. It’s not all about the presentation.
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