Basement Waterproofing in Somerville, MA

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Protect your home with basement waterproofing from Academy Masonry in Somerville. Secure your foundation and prevent water damage today.

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Secure Your Home's Foundation

  • Reduce moisture buildup and prevent mold growth with professional waterproofing services.
  • Add to your home’s value by investing in long-term foundation protection.
  • Enjoy knowing your home is protected against water damage.
  • Save on future home improvement costs by addressing moisture control issues now.
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    At Academy Masonry, located in the heart of Somerville, MA, we specialize in basement waterproofing to keep your home safe and dry. Our team provides exceptional service, focusing on moisture control and foundation protection. We serve the Middlesex County area, protecting your home against water damage. With years in the business and a dedication to quality, we are your trusted partner in home improvement.

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    Basement Waterproofing Process in Middlesex County

    Our Proven Approach

  • Initial Assessment: We evaluate your basement’s current condition and identify areas of concern.
  • Customized Options: Our team designs a waterproofing plan tailored to your home’s needs.
  • Professional Installation: We execute masonry repairs and foundation protection with precision.
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    Waterproofing Matters

    Basement waterproofing is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of your home. At Academy Masonry, we understand the importance of preventing water damage and offer comprehensive waterproofing services in Somerville, MA. Our foundation repair and moisture control help your home remain safe from the damaging effects of water infiltration. Trust us to provide options that protect your investment and your home’s longevity. Contact us at 617-388-5207 to learn more about how we can help you secure your home in Middlesex County.

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    The territory now comprising the city of Somerville was first settled by Europeans in 1629 as part of Charlestown. In 1629, English surveyor Thomas Graves led a scouting party of 100 Puritans from the settlement of Salem to prepare the site for the Great Migration of Puritans from England. Graves was attracted to the narrow Mishawum Peninsula between the Charles and Mystic rivers, linked to the mainland at the present-day Sullivan Square. The area of earliest settlement was based at City Square on the peninsula, though the territory of Charlestown officially included all of what is now Somerville, as well as Medford, Everett, Malden, Stoneham, Melrose, Woburn, Burlington, and parts of Arlington and Cambridge. From that time until 1842, the area of present-day Somerville was referred to as “beyond the Neck” in reference to the thin spit of land, the Charlestown Neck, that connected it to the Charlestown Peninsula.

    The first European settler in Somerville of whom there is any record was John Woolrich, an Indian trader who came from the Charlestown Peninsula in 1630, and settled near what is now Dane Street. Others soon followed Woolrich, locating in the vicinity of present-day Union Square. In 1639 colonists officially acquired the land in what is now Somerville from the Squaw Sachem of Mistick. The population continued to slowly increase, and by 1775 there were about 500 inhabitants scattered across the area. Otherwise, the area was mostly used as grazing and farmland. It was once known as the “Stinted Pasture” or “Cow Commons”, as early settlers of Charlestown had the right to pasture a certain number of cows in the area.

    John Winthrop, the first colonial governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was granted 600 acres (240 hectares) of land in the area in 1631. Named for the ten small knolls located on the property, Ten Hills Farm extended from the Cradock Bridge in present-day Medford Square to Convent Hill in East Somerville. Winthrop lived, planted, and raised cattle on the farm. It is also where he launched the first ship in Massachusetts, the “Blessing of the Bay”. Built for trading purposes in the early 1630s, it was soon armed for use as a patrol boat for the New England coast. It is seen as a precursor to the United States Navy. The “Ten Hills” neighborhood, located in the northeastern part of the city, has retained the name for over 300 years. New research has found that less than a decade after John Winthrop moved to the farm in 1631, there were enslaved Native American prisoners of war on the property. Each successive owner of Ten Hills Farm would depend upon slavery’s profits until the 1780s, when Massachusetts abolished the practice.

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