Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair and Crawl Space Waterproofing Professionals
Budget Dry’s basement waterproofing provides each homeowner with the best solution to theirbasement waterproofing, crawl space waterproofing, and foundation repair problems. Our project managers will come to your home to review your basement situation, detecting basement leaks and identifying the source of the water. Something that’s not always understood by homeowners is that the air quality of a home built on top of a dirty crawl space can be greatly affected by moisture and harmful gasses that are released from the earth. These include the potentially cancer-causing gas Radon, as well as many other less dangerous yet still unpleasant allergens. We are passionate about providing the absolute best service to each home and homeowner we encounter, because we understand just how important your home is to you. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and use of cutting edge industry technology. Budget Dry Basement Waterproofing is a leader in Basement waterproofing and basement restoration. Every Basement flood, leak or crack is evaluated thoroughly to ensure that we provide you with the best solution. So you can be secure and confident in the knowledge that Budget Dry treats the problem, not the symptom!
Bilco Basement and Hatchway Doors
In addition to our other services, whether they are Bilco, Connecticut’s own basement door brand or another company, Budget Dry’s skilled teams can replace your old doors with a modern door in 4 pre-painted colors to match your home. We specialize in transforming the hatchway door with a practical and low maintenance approach. Most doors are now offered with gas-powered shock for easier opening and safe, quiet closing. Ask about our special, maintenance-free HDPE Bilco door, perfect for those north-facing areas or near saltwater. We specialize in transforming the hatchway door with a practical and low maintenance approach. Most doors are now offered with gas-powered shock for easier opening and safe, quiet closing. Ask about our special, maintenance-free HDPE Bilco door, perfect for those north-facing areas or near salt-water.
Facts About Waterbury, CT
The land was originally inhabited by the Algonquin bands. According to Samuel Orcutt’s history, some Puritan residents of nearby Farmington “found it expedient to purchase the same lands from different tribes, without attempting to decide between their rival claims.” The original settlement of Waterbury in 1674 was in the area now known as the Town Plot section. In 1675, the turbulence of King Philip’s War caused the new settlement to be vacated until the resumption of peace in 1677. A new permanent location was found across the river to the east along the Mad River. The original Native American inhabitants called the area “Matetacoke” meaning “the interval lands.” Thus, the settlement’s name was Anglicised to “Mattatuck” in 1673. When the settlement was admitted as the 28th town in the Connecticut Colony in 1686, the name was changed to Waterbury in reference to the numerous streams that emptied into the Naugatuck River from the hills on either side of the valley. At that time, it included all or parts of what later became the towns of Watertown, Plymouth, Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck, Thomaston, and Middlebury. Growth was slow during Waterbury’s first hundred years, the lack of arable land due to the constant flooding of the Naugatuck River in particular, discouraged many potential settlers. Furthermore, the residents suffered through a great flood in 1691 and an outbreak of the disease in 1712. After a century, Waterbury’s population numbered just 5,000.
Waterbury emerged as an early American industrial power in the early 19th century when the city began to manufacture brass, harnessing the waters of the Mad River and the Naugatuck River to power the early factories. The new brass industry attracted many immigrant laborers from all over the world, leading to an influx of diverse nationalities. Waterbury was incorporated as a city in 1853 and, as the “Brass Capital of the World”, it gained a reputation for the quality and durability of its goods. Brass and copper supplied by Waterbury was notably used in Nevada’s Boulder Dam and found myriad applications across the United States, as well. Another famous Waterbury product of the mid-19th century was Robert H. Ingersoll’s one-dollar pocket watch, five million of which were sold. After this, the clock industry became as important as Waterbury’s famed brass industry. Evidence of these two important industries can still be seen in Waterbury, as numerous clocktowers and old brass factories have become landmarks of the city. Also of note in Waterbury’s industrial history was the production of silverware, starting in 1858 by Rogers & Brother, and in 1886 by Rogers & Hamilton. In 1893, Rogers & Brother exhibited wares at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In 1898, both companies became part of the International Silver Company, headquartered in nearby Meriden. Production continued at the R&B site until 1938. Today designs by the two companies are in the collections of the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, and in many historical societies and museums across the United States. In June 1920, labor unrest occurred in the town, with striking workers fighting with police on the street. Over 30 were arrested, mostly Lithuanians, Russians, Poles, and Italians. The strikers numbered some 15,000, with most being employed at Scovill, Chase Rolling Mill, and Chase Metal Works. One striker was shot to death by police.
WHERE TO FIND US:
Budget Dry Waterproofing
158 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
203-421-8560
800-DRY-2211 (800-379-2211)