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From the day they're built or poured, foundation walls must put up with an extraordinary amount of pressure from the surrounding soil. Over time, and due to a variety of ...

That unmistakable musty smell, often described as being similar to that of a pair of wet socks or a wet dog, is the signature scent of mold and/or mildew. Most basements ...

It's time for a necessary home repair. Problems such as foundation issues, sinking concrete, sump pump failures-you name it!-can sneak up on us. Heck, even if you've know...

Bowing walls are a big problem for homes in the area and a big question, Basement Systems of New York gets asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home's ...

Ongoing water damage, such as standing water, water leaks, condensation, and more, can easily go unnoticed; especially if you don't make many trips down to your basement ...

Did you put an offer on a home and then find out the basement is leaky or there's been past flooding? Here's a rundown of what a wet basement means and your options for k...

With more people out and about, concrete issues are more noticeable - and more annoying. Read our post to find out why... and the fix.

Memorial Day is around the corner, with the start of summer hot on its heels. This means one thing: pool season. And let's be honest, if you have a pool, you likely have ...

Many reading this have likely had work done on their own homes by a contractor or know someone who has. How often can we say those experiences have been stellar? Few, we ...

Is the foam we use to lift concrete safe for the environment? Actually, one of the best things about PolyLevel is that it helps keep tons of concrete out of our landfills...

Now that the ice has thawed and the snow has melted, there could be lingering damage to your concrete. Read on to learn how the freeze-thaw cycle affects the concrete aro...

When new concrete gets poured, oftentimes cuts will be made on the top of the concrete. These cuts in the concrete slab sometimes called control joints, keep the concrete...

If you're seeing cracks in your walls, the wall separating from the floor or ceiling, or maybe you're concerned that your walls seem to be bowing or caving in - chances a...

Make no mistake, if you're experiencing an issue with your home's crawlspace, that means you have a problem with the foundation your home is built on. Unfortunately, home...

Your chimney can sometimes feel like an accessory to the outside of your home. However, the chimney is very much a part of the structure of the home, and problems with th...

Company culture is important here at Basement Systems of New York. Here are three reasons we know we are on the right track.

Whether you've just noticed a crack in your wall for the first time, or you've slowly seen it grow from an inch to several, there are a few things that hold true about fo...

The holidays are the perfect time to gather friends and family at your home. But, if the concrete around your house is in disrepair, it can cause serious safety issues fo...

The foundation problems caused by the time of year aren't just annoying - they become even bigger over time. Finding and fixing the root cause of the problem will restore...