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With over 30 years of experience in the basement waterproofing business, we can easily say that we’ve seen it all. Surprisingly, the majority of these basement disasters could have been easily avoided if homeowners took the proper precautions. We’ve discovered that DIY enthusiasts seem to be the leading cause in basement flooding. Now we have […]

Helpful, Money-Saving Tips Brought to You by Ameri-Dry Summer has officially begun! The kids are out of school and you and your family are probably gearing up for a fun-filled summer vacation. Now that the plans are set and the luggage is packed, you’ve got one more thing to do. . . prepare your home. […]

This year has been a whirlwind for the Baltimore/Washington metro area -- literally. Recently, the area experienced both an earthquake and a hurricane, which resulted in some disastrous effects, including significant property damage. In fact, homeowners have taken the brunt of this very uncharacteristic weather. The unexpected earthquake left many homes with major foundation cracks, […]

In my last blog, I shared tips on how to choose a good waterproofing contractor. As I mentioned, if you don't hire a company with expertise, you'll be calling back again when heavy rain comes, and unless you have a lot of time on your hands, my guess is that's not what you want to […]

Wet Basement is one of the common battles that many homeowners face. Although there are many causes of basement leaking, hydrostatic pressure is among the major causes of basement flooding. One of the common that homeowner as is what is Hydrostatic Pressure and mean to my house? Before discussing the methods to relieve hydrostatic pressure, […]

Basement windows are basically meant to bring the much needed sunlight into the basement. It highlights this area, which otherwise would look like a dull, dark dungeon. However, if these windows are rusty and old, if the well is full of debris, and if there is rain water coming into the basement due to these […]

Though it is only February, Ameri-Dry has started the year off full steam ahead! After establishing ourselves in the Knoxville, TN and Baltimore, MD regions, we’ve decided to take our expertise and come to the aid of homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic. We’ve expanded our territory into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Northern Virginia, Southern Virginia, as […]

While Hurricane Sandy spared Maryland of the catastrophic damage experienced by New Jersey and New York, it did not pass over Maryland without making her presence known. Over two hundred thousand homeowners were without power, trees were uprooted, roads were closed, and homes and businesses flooded. As a result, Ameri-Dry Waterproofing has received and begun […]

Customer response to Ameri-Dry Guy has been great. Between the introduction of his nemesis, Flynn Flood, and the humorous banter between a husband who didn’t call Ameri-Dry (but should have) and his precocious wife in the TV ad, the branding campaign has received high praises from advertising professionals and the general public. Along with the […]

The newest set of Ameri-Dry Waterproofing commercials are currently airing on WBIR in Knoxville, TN and on WBAL in Baltimore, MD. In this ad, homeowner Frank is filled with confidence that his basement wopuld be protected from flooding during two days of heavy rain. Unfortunately for Frank and his wife, he was wrong. Thankfully, Ameri-Dry […]