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When the heavy rains roll in or there’s a flash flood, is your home prepared? A sump pump can keep your basement and crawl space dry and ready for an emergency. The team at Reid & Pederson Drainage can install your sump pump in Crete and continue to maintain it or make repairs to keep … [Read More]

Sluggish drains, problematic faucets, and sewer issues are never pleasant, but maintenance can go a long way toward avoiding problems before they get out of hand. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about drain and sewer maintenance that can lead you astray. The Reid & Pederson Drainage team is always here to … [Read More]

Congratulations! Your offer on a new home was just accepted! Although this is an exciting step in the home buying process, it’s only the first one. Smart home buyers wouldn’t think of closing on their new home without having a general home inspection performed first. But just what does the inspector look at and look … [Read More]

If you look out your window and see a lake but you don’t own any lakefront property, you could have a drainage problem at your home. While it may seem harmless to see pools of water in your landscape, it’s important to know what is happening underground and how water can affect the safety and … [Read More]

If you have a basement, you may have noticed u-shaped metal or plastic guards fitted around the outside of your basement windows. Called a window well, these have a few different purposes. What are Window Wells For? The first purpose of a window well is that they are designed to allow light into partially underground … [Read More]

You don’t need the luck of the Irish to keep your sewer and drains flowing. Below are some tips and easy steps you can take to prevent backups and clogged drains in your home this spring. 1) Remember the 4P’s! Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper and waste down your toilets. Contrary to popular … [Read More]