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The Crackman Podcast — 479 episodes · page 1 of 5
Episode 458 - I’m looking at buying a house with Japanese Knotweed surrounding it. Is there anything I need to consider before buying it?
Episode 457 - Is the Crack Daddy immune to basement water problems?
Episode 456 - Should you fix all of your basement cracks before a home sale or pass the repair on to the new owner?
Episode 455 - Why is my sump pump not getting all the water out of my basement?
Episode 454 - How has El Nino’s global weather impacts affected homeowners in the New England area?
Episode 453 - Living in a land-based submarine? How to deal with leaking basement windows
Episode 452 - Water is pouring into my finished basement. Now what?
Episode 451 - Has an AI-generated appraisal obliterated your chances of a home loan?
Episode 450 - Can I remove a support column to create more space?
Episode 449 - The importance of being proactive in repairing your home’s foundation cracks.
Episode 448 - Do foundation crack repair techniques work on swimming pools?
Episode 447 - Did your real estate deal blow up in the 11th hour because of a bad appraisal due to foundation cracks?
Episode 446 - Did a plumber really drill a 6-inch pipe through a home’s main support beam?
Episode 445 - How A1 Saved a Homeowner Thousands on an unnecessary Sump Pump installation
Episode 444 - Foundation Repair Nightmares: Avoiding the $40,000 Trap
Episode 443 - The Firehouse Foundation Challenge–How A1 fixed a firehouse garage floor leaking into a basement
Episode 442 - Don’t Get Fleeced: Why One Client Almost Paid 40x Too Much for a Foundation Crack Repair
Episode 441 - Weak Links in Your Foundation: Understanding Concrete Cold Joints
Episode 440 - Why is my foundation leaking now when it hasn't leaked in 20 years?
Episode 439 - Does it really cost $45,000 to fix my foundation problem?
Episode 438 - How did winter weather blow up a house in Taunton, Massachusetts?
Episode 437 - Are concrete basement floors strong enough to support lally columns?
Episode 436 - Is that a crack in my foundation or a cold pour?
Episode 435 - How large snow piles around your house can impact your foundation and basement
Episode 434 - The New England Patriots broke my foundation. How can I repair it?
Episode 433 - Can salt from roads in the winter damage my home?
Episode 432 - Can I use a DIY repair kit to fix my foundation wall crack?
Episode 431 - What is the difference between a cosmetic foundation crack and one that actually needs maintenance?
Episode 430 - Can spray foam insulation waterproof a basement?
Episode 429 - Mice are getting through my stone foundation. What can I do?
Episode 428 - How much hydraulic cement does it take to stop a water leak?
Episode 427 - A1’s strategy for rapid basement water problem diagnosis
Episode 426 - Why is my basement leaking in the same spot and at the same time every day?
Episode 425 - What is lime-based mortar and do I need it?
Episode 424 - How A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks
Episode 423 - The Home Inspector dinged my foundation for some issues. Is this a deal breaker?
Episode 422 - What is the difference between basement waterproofing and water redirecting?
Episode 421 - A1 prevents a home disaster days before a flash flood
Episode 420 - Are helical piers necessary to support my home?
Episode 419 - Can an unrepaired crack come back to haunt your home?
Episode 418 - Can a foundation crack cause a costly delay in a home sale?
Episode 417 - Is it really necessary to use a laser to level a foundation if I have a foundation crack?
Episode 416 - Can you DIY a sump pump job in a leaky basement?
Episode 415 - What can you do about a leaky cold joint in a bulkhead?
Episode 414 - The municipality had a Dam problem that A1 fixed
Episode 413 - The dangers of DIY basement waterproofing job
Episode 412 - The consequences of pouring a concrete foundation on frozen ground
Episode 411 - Is your house ready for the Spring thaw?
Episode 410 - The consequences of not repairing a basement wall crack
Episode 409 - Should I worry about my non-structural basement floor cracks?
Episode 408 - Do I have a leaky pipe in my basement or is it something else?
Episode 407 - Why you don’t spray foam insulate your walls before you waterproof your basement
Episode 406 - Why A1 Foundation Crack Repair is a realtor’s best friend
Episode 405 - I have cracks in my concrete floor–should I be worried?
Episode 404 - What are the various types of basements and foundations serviced by A1 Foundation Crack Repair?
Episode 403 - What basement foundation conditions can affect the refinancing of my home?
Episode 402 - The devastating effects even a small basement wall crack can have in the winter
Episode 401 - Self-healing concrete: could this put A1 out of business?
Episode 400 - The top 3 things homeowners can do to avoid costly foundation repairs
Episode 399 - My contractor is using a crack repair kit from Amazon to fix my basement wall crack. Does that work?
Episode 398 - Should I have a foundation crack repaired even if it isn’t leaking?
Episode 396 - How A1 helped homeowners avoid a massive repair bill on a block foundation job
Episode 395 - How to turn a simple foundation crack into a really expensive repair
Episode 394 - The case of the block foundation and leaky pipe penetration
Episone 393 - Why are lally columns so important?
Episode 392 - Why is there water coming into my basement after a water line upgrade?
Episode 391 - Is there a DIY fix for my stone foundation?
Episode 390 - What happens if you let a basement wall crack go unrepaired for 40 years?
Episode 389 - What kinds of interesting things grow in basement wall cracks?
Episode 388 - The creepiest wall crack repair job you’ll ever see
Episode 387 - Why is my precast bulkhead leaking at the bottom of the stairs?
Episode 386 - I have an older house that has a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What can I do about it?
Episode 385 - What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches?
Episode 384 - My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What’s happening there?
Episode 383 - My basement smells musty, is there a way to fix that?
Episode 382 - How can I waterproof my basement before I finish it?
Episode 381 - People say I need to waterproof my basement. How do I do that?
Episode 380 - I have a sump pump, but what happens if my power fails?
Episode 379 - The case of the bulkhead with a cold joint
Episode 378 - My neighbor thinks I need a sump pump. Do I really need one?
Episode 377 - The foundation on my new addition is leaking where it meets the old foundation. Why?
Episode 376 - What are common issues found in block foundations?
Episode 375 - When is it time to replace my lally column?
Episode 374 - Why is there always dust and sand by my Stone foundation?
Episode 373 - That leak in my basement, is it a cracked pipe or a leaky pipe penetration?
Episode 372 - My old house has a stone foundation. What should I be doing to maintain it?
Episode 371 - Should I worry about my basement wall crack during the winter?
Episode 370 - My basement floor has a crack that is heaving upward. What happened?
Episode 369 - I’m starting to find cracks in my basement floor, should I be worried?
Episode 368 - I’m selling a house with long-time foundation cracks, should I worry about them?
Episode 367 - Should I be worried about foundation cracks in the home I am buying?
Episode 366 - With freezing temps on the way, should I hold off on my foundation repair project?
Episode 365 - Why is water pouring in through my basement window?
Episode 364 - Is a concrete foundation in trouble if it becomes discolored in several places?
Episode 363 - Why should a foundation crack be repaired?
Episode 362 - What is a cold joint as it pertains to foundations?
Episode 361 - What does it mean when you need multiple sumps in your basement?
Episode 360 - How are these rodents getting into my house?
Episode 359 - When do I need to worry about rust on my lally column?
Episode 358 - Can road construction cause my foundation to leak?