Excavating & Drainage Blog
Tips to Add Years to Your Sump Pump
With regular cleaning and basic maintenance, a sump system can last a long time. While manufacturers often suggest replacing the pump every five years, it's not unusual for pedestal pumps to continue to run for 25 to 30 years. Submersible sump units can last up to 15...
Avoid (More) Water Damage. Think Deeply About Pipe Cleaning
Water comes in by pipe, and it goes out by pipe. Simple, no? Water pipes are undoubtedly some of the most taken-for-granted aspects of domestic living. Even the life-essential liquid they carry is taken for granted. That is until it stops flowing or starts pooling...
Wet or Flooded Garage or Carport? 3 Driveway Drainage Solutions
How does your driveway drain? If your answer is something like "not so well" or "the wrong way" then you're not alone. Driveway drainage is, unfortunately, a dilemma homeowners often face. Improper driveway drainage can cause flooding and water damage to garages and...
The Low-Down on Trench Drains: Why You Need Professional Installation
Concerned about water pooling in your yard or flowing into your garage or carport? Worried about moisture damage to your home's foundation, or flooding in your basement? A trench drain can provide the cure. Trench drains are linear in-ground gutters, appropriately...
Water Main Break or Home Drainage Problem? How to Tell the Difference.
Water mains are underground pipes that move water from municipal reservoirs and pumping stations to your street. In the municipalities of Greater Vancouver, there are thousands of kilometres of water mains and dozens of pumping stations. Municipal water mains are...
Tips for Sizing Up Your Home’s Drainage Issues
Sooner or later, everyone needs a drain cleaner. Sometimes the drain cleaner comes in a bottle or can, with the name “Liquid Plumber” or “Drano” on it. Larger problems require a real, live plumber. But heavy duty drain cleaning might be beyond the scope of your...
3 Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems
Damp and wet basements are one sure sign of foundation problems. Many homeowners call us at this stage. But by this time, there's often an accumulation of water damage: mold growth, damage to drywall, carpets, and flooring. In the worst case, leaking foundations can...
Residential Drainage: 5 Common Problem Areas
Residential drainage solutions are a big part of the service we provide. We're more than just diggers. Drainage is, after all, part of our business' name: Groundhog Excavating and Drainage. In this blog, we'd like to share five common problems that might be at the...
The 4 Smartest Reasons to Hire a Professional Excavating Service
Our excavating work at Groundhog Excavating and Drainage is mainly for the purpose of foundation and drainage repair, but we realize landowners and homeowners may find themselves in need of a professional excavation service for a number of other reasons. You may have...