Finishing your basement is a great way to expand your living area, whether you plan to add bedrooms, an office, a guest suite, or storage space. Many homeowners choose to upgrade their homes by finishing their basements but, unfortunately, some end up …
Building a new home is an exciting endeavor! It’s an opportunity to create a personalized space that you will enjoy spending the bulk of your time in for many years to come. A house is arguably the biggest investment most people will ever make, and wit …
Why You Should Care About Expansive Soil Colorado has seen a huge boom in real estate development over the past few decades, and as more people move here, thousands of new homes are going up. But whether you live in a new home or an older one, what lie …
How to Properly Maintain Your Outdoor Drainage Systems Drainage systems are some of the most effective products in keeping your property safe from water infiltration, flooding, and associated damage. If you have any type of outdoor drainage system on y …
Yard Damage from Foundation Repairs and Drainage Installation Foundation repair can be intensive work and requires time and expertise to do right. But it is a priceless investment in the health of your home. No matter what Denver foundation repair comp …
Radon Awareness: What You Should Know About Colorado’s Silent Killer It’s colorless, odorless, and it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon gas presents a significant health hazard to millions of people every year and is …
How Animals Can Negatively Impact Your Foundation You may love to watch the animals outside your window, and enjoy the cute critters that visit or live in your neighborhood, but when it comes to foundation and crawl space pest prevention in Denver, …
Even the mere mention of “foundation problems” can give any homeowner a headache. It may evoke visions of expensive and time-consuming repairs, but the truth is, that many foundation problems are minor and easily fixable. The only way to know for sure …
If you’ve noticed cracking in your drywall, there are several reasons why it could be happening. In this blog, the team at Van Matre Construction will go over the various underlying issues that can affect your drywall, many of which require a visit fro …
When you took out homeowners insurance, the purpose was likely to protect your home from catastrophic events like vandalism, floods, and fires. You may not have been thinking about foundation issues at the time, but now that you’ve noticed some cracks …
