“Dear PoPville,
I just bought a rowhouse in Petworth that’s in need of some foundation work. Prior to purchase my inspector let me know that the right corner in the basement had some water damage, but nothing that could not be fixed. Over the last couple of weeks, I have received solutions/estimates from two different companies (looking to get two more). Both companies provided very different solutions and thus estimates. Below is a quick summary the problem and the two proposed solutions. Would love to get some thoughts from the PoP community and any recommendations from folks.
Problem: Right side of house settling more than left. Water intrusion in right side corner of basement. Mold in right corner. Cracks in bricks on the right side. Right side pier on porch sinking.
JES: To level house, put in 6 push piers. rebuild right porch pier. To stop water, install french drain inside and outside of the of house. Install sump pump. Remediate mold. Cost: $22,000
AquaGuard: Dig and underpin house to stop from settling further. House cannot be leveled without damaging neighbors houses(I have a middle row house). Would not recommend piers for old rowhouses (mine built in 1924) underpin and rebuild right porch pier. To stop water, install french drain inside and outside of the of house. Install sump pump. Remediate mold. Cost: $14,000″
Recent Stories
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW Thanks to Michael for sending: “Was just at the Dupont Circle foxtrot when employees lock the doors. They said that they were told that all foxtrot…
3211 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW Thanks to Alexandra for sending:
Thanks to Jon for sending from Glover Park the other day: “I’m told the bees had accumulated hours earlier but had quieted down as night fell. This picture was from…
814 H Street, NE Thanks to Denise for sending news about Ledo‘s resurrection on H Street: “I went there on Saturday to pick up my pizza and was greeted by…
For many remote workers, a messy home is distracting.
You’re getting pulled into meetings, and your unread emails keep ticking up. But you can’t focus because pet hair tumbleweeds keep floating across the floor, your desk has a fine layer of dust and you keep your video off in meetings so no one sees the chaos behind you.
It’s no secret a dirty home is distracting and even adds stress to your life. And who has the energy to clean after work? That’s why it’s smart to enlist the help of professionals, like Well-Paid Maids.
Unlock Peace of Mind for Your Family! Join our FREE Estate Planning Webinar for Parents.
🗓️ Date: April 25, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m.
PowerPoint Party in Adams Morgan
Make a funny PowerPoint, all the cool kids in DC are doing it!
Make a 5 minute or less PowerPoint presentation on whatever you want!• Defend your unpopular opinions!
NoMa Farmers Market at Third Street
The NoMa Farmers Market is returning for its third season in an exciting new location! This season, we’re expanding and relocating from Alethia Tanner Park to Third Street between N and M Streets NE at the nexus of NoMa and
