Drainage issues can wreak havoc on your home at any time of year, but we find they are especially inconvenient around the holidays. The very last thing you want to deal with as you plan for Thanksgiving visitors is standing water in your yard. Be prepared this year by watching out for these three drainage issues brought to you by your friends at DeFazio Company.
Fences offer so much utility and value to a home. You can clearly mark your property, keep your privacy, and have a safe space to let your kids and pets play. If you’ve never had a fence professionally installed before, it may seem a little confusing. In reality, the process is very easy, and the team at DeFazio Company is here to make things as smooth as possible. Here are some of our frequently asked questions regarding a fence installation.
Water is magnificent. It is central to life and brings fun and beauty. Unfortunately, however, water can also bring destruction. Your home requires a drainage system that properly routes water away from the home’s structure with trenches or pipes to a place like a sewer, ravine, or pond. Take it from all of us here at DeFazio Company and ensure your house has an adequate drainage solution.
If you’ve never experienced a flooded basement, consider yourself lucky. The damage a flood can do can be catastrophic- with water damage spreading from your flooring, your furniture, and potentially valuable family heirlooms. So how do you prevent your home from flooding? Heed these three tips from your friends at DeFazio Company, and never come home to a flooded basement again.
Summer is a favorite time of year for many people. The weather is warm, and you generally have more time to spend with family and friends. However, here in Ohio, summer also comes with daylong storms, and that can lead to too much water accumulating on your property. While it might not seem like a big deal to have small amounts of water pooling on your property, any amount of flooding can actually cause serious issues if not attended to. At DeFazio Company, we provide landscape drainage solutions, and today we are discussing why they are so important.
Winter weather in Ohio is hard on your home in a variety of ways. Your furnace works overtime, your roof and siding take a beating, and your home’s drainage system is subject to all kinds of unique problems that can be difficult to solve. At DeFazio Company, we believe in being prepared, so as we head into the second half of winter, watch out for these three common drainage problems.
Did you know that a major cause of structural damage in Ohio homes is poor drainage? As a homeowner, we’re sure you can appreciate how devastating structural damage can be and you’ll want to do everything in your power to avoid it! That’s why it is so important to make sure your home is armed with the right type of drainage system. Exterior drainage systems offer the defense you need to protect your home against surface water. So today, our team at DeFazio Company is discussing the different types available.
As a proud Cleveland homeowner, you work hard on your yard and landscaping to keep your home looking beautiful. How frustrating it must be to have it all ruined by poor drainage! Our team at DeFazio Company never wants to see your hard work go to waste, and that is why we’ve put together this list of three signs your yard has drainage issues. The faster you identify the problem, the faster our experts can remedy it!
Spring is finally on its way in Cleveland, and homeowners are preparing to begin their spring maintenance routines. However, before you jump right into mowing and planting and watering, it’s important to be sure your yard is ready for the spring thaw. There are several things you can be doing now to make sure your drainage solutions aren’t overwhelmed when the last snow of the year thaws. Our team at DeFazio Company has put together a list so you can be sure you’re ready.
Here in the Midwest, we’re barreling through fall, and winter is already knocking on our doors. There’s nothing we’d rather do than shut the doors, curl up in front of a fire, and avoid the elements as much as possible. However, Mother Nature might not let that happen if you have any potential drainage issues around your Cleveland, Ohio, home. The quickest way to find drainage issues is by looking at your yard. Maybe you had a little standing water during the summertime, but it didn’t seem like that big of a deal. However as the seasons change, that little problem can become a big one, and fast. Let our team at DeFazio Company help you identify and address your water problems before winter really begins.