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# Mansour's Innovations

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Bowing Basement Walls and Horizontal Cracks: Causes and Repair Options in Michigan](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/bowing-basement-walls-horizontal-cracks-causes-and-repair/): A horizontal crack across a block wall, or a wall that bellies inward, is clay and frost pushing from outside. How to measure how bad it is, and which repair fits: carbon fiber, steel braces or exterior excavation.
- [Does Drylok (Waterproofing Paint) Actually Work on Michigan Basement Walls?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/does-drylok-waterproofing-paint-work-michigan-basement/): Waterproofing paint works on one kind of basement problem and fails on the other three. A straight answer on when Drylok helps, why it peels, and what fixes the leaks it cannot.
- [Standing Water in Your Yard After Rain: Fixes That Actually Work on Michigan Clay](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/standing-water-in-yard-after-rain-michigan-clay-fixes/): If your yard holds water for days after every rain, the clay under it is the reason. Here is which fix works for which yard: regrading, downspout drains, French drains, catch basins and dry wells.
- [Basement Window Leaking? Window Wells, Glass Block and How We Fix Them](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-window-leaking-window-wells-and-glass-block/): A basement window that leaks every rain is almost never the glass. It is the window well filling up, a cracked concrete sill, or failed mortar around glass block. Here is how to tell which and what fixes it.
- [What Is a “Michigan Basement” (and Can It Be Waterproofed)?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/what-is-a-michigan-basement/): A Michigan basement is the low, damp, stone-walled cellar under thousands of older homes and farmhouses. Where the name comes from, why they are always wet, and what can actually be done about one.
- [Efflorescence on Basement Walls: What the White Powder Means (and What to Do About It)](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/efflorescence-on-basement-walls-what-the-white-powder-means/): That white, chalky coating on the basement wall is not mold and it is not paint failing. It is salt left behind by water moving through the concrete, and it is telling you where the water comes in.
- [Do You Need a Battery Backup Sump Pump in Michigan? How to Decide](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/battery-backup-sump-pump-michigan-do-you-need-one/): The storm that fills your sump pit is the same storm that knocks out your power. Battery vs. water-powered backups, how long they really run, what they cost, and who can skip one.
- [Sump Pump Running Constantly, Not Working, or Alarm Going Off? A Michigan Troubleshooting Guide](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/sump-pump-running-constantly-not-working-alarm-troubleshooting/): Pump keeps running, won't run at all, or the alarm won't stop: the causes in the order we check them, the fixes you can do yourself, and the ones that mean the system is undersized.
- [Sewer Backup in the Basement: What to Do, Who Pays, and How to Stop the Next One (Michigan)](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/sewer-backup-in-basement-what-to-do-michigan/): Sewage up through the floor drain is the worst kind of basement flood. What to do in the first hour, Michigan's 45-day notice rule, what insurance covers, and the one install that stops it.
- [Basement Flooded? What to Do in the First 24 Hours (Southeast Michigan)](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-flooded-what-to-do-first-24-hours-michigan/): Standing water in the basement after a storm: the order to do things in, what to photograph before you touch anything, who to call, and how to make sure it is the last time.
- [Water Coming Up Through the Basement Floor: Hydrostatic Pressure, the Cove Joint and How We Fix It](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/water-coming-up-through-basement-floor/): Water seeping up through the basement floor or the cove joint is hydrostatic pressure, not a bad slab. Why Michigan clay makes it worse, what doesn't fix it, and what does.
- [Musty Smell in the Basement: What Causes It and How to Get Rid of It for Good](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/musty-smell-in-basement-causes-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it/): That musty basement smell is moisture you haven't found yet. The six usual causes in Southeast Michigan homes, what a dehumidifier can and can't fix, and what actually gets rid of it.
- [Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Basement Waterproofing in Michigan?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-basement-waterproofing-michigan/): Standard Michigan homeowners policies treat waterproofing as maintenance. What is covered (sudden pipe failures), what needs a rider (sewer and sump backup) and what to do before you file a claim.
- [Is a Damp Basement After Rain Normal on Michigan Clay?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/damp-basement-after-rain-what-is-normal/): Some dampness after rain is normal on Michigan clay. How to tell humid from seeping from leaking, what to check yourself, and when it's the drain tile.
- [When to Replace a Sump Pump: The Warning Signs to Watch For](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/expert-tips-for-sump-pump-replacement/): When to replace a sump pump, how to size and choose the new one, and the installation, testing and maintenance steps that keep it working.
- [Interior Waterproofing Checklist: What a Good Quote Should Cover](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/checklist-for-interior-foundation-waterproofing/): A step-by-step checklist for interior foundation waterproofing, from inspection and crack sealing to interior drainage, sump pump checks and maintenance.
- [Exterior Foundation Waterproofing: What Each Layer Actually Does](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/how-to-waterproof-an-exterior-foundation/): The steps of exterior foundation waterproofing, from excavation and surface prep to membranes, drainage and backfill, plus the mistakes to avoid.
- [Crack Repair in Older Michigan Foundations: Block, Brick and Stone](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/best-foundation-crack-repair-for-older-homes/): Crack repair options for older foundations, how to tell the main crack types apart, and why drainage and moisture control matter during repairs.
- [9 Basement Moisture Mistakes That Make the Problem Worse](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/top-moisture-control-mistakes-to-avoid/): Ten common moisture control mistakes, from ignoring small leaks and poor drainage to skipping inspections, and how to build a prevention plan.
- [Should You Fix That Basement Crack Now or Wait?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-crack-repair-cost-benefits-and-process/): What affects basement crack repair costs, the common repair methods, how the repair process works and why fixing cracks early protects your foundation.
- [A Seasonal Checklist for Keeping Your Basement Dry](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/foundation-waterproofing-checklist-for-lasting-protection/): A checklist for lasting foundation waterproofing, covering inspection, surface prep, membranes, drainage, backfilling and seasonal maintenance.
- [Waterproofing Contractor or General Contractor: Who Should Fix a Wet Basement?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/waterproofing-contractors-vs-general-contractors/): How waterproofing contractors and general contractors differ, which projects need a specialist, and what to ask before hiring either one.
- [8 Waterproof Membrane Mistakes That Cause Leaks Later](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/top-waterproof-membrane-mistakes-to-avoid/): Common waterproof membrane mistakes, from choosing the wrong product and poor surface prep to ignoring drainage and skipping maintenance.
- [Basement Water Problems: What Real Estate Investors Should Check Before Buying](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/why-drainage-systems-matter-for-real-estate-investors/): Why drainage matters to real estate investors, the drainage problems to spot before buying, and how good drainage protects property value.
- [What a Waterproofing Contractor Actually Does: Our Services, Sorted by Problem](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/waterproofing-contractors-essential-services-for-homes/): The essential services waterproofing contractors offer homeowners, from exterior membranes and interior drainage to sump pumps and crack repair.
- [What Causes a Wet Basement, and the Fix for Each Cause](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/what-causes-a-wet-basement-and-how-to-fix-it/): The common causes of a wet basement, from poor drainage and cracks to plumbing leaks and condensation, and the fixes that keep it dry.
- [Vertical vs. Horizontal Basement Cracks: Which Ones to Worry About](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/vertical-vs-horizontal-basement-cracks-explained/): How to tell vertical and horizontal basement cracks apart, what each one says about your foundation, and the warning signs that need attention.
- [The Waterproofing Methods We Actually Use, and When Each One Makes Sense](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/top-waterproofing-techniques-used-by-professionals/): The main waterproofing techniques professionals use, including exterior membranes, interior drainage, sump pumps, crack injection and vapor barriers.
- [Early Warning Signs Your Basement Needs Waterproofing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/signs-you-need-immediate-wet-basement-solutions/): The warning signs that a basement needs waterproofing soon, from damp walls and musty odors to efflorescence, growing cracks and standing water.
- [How Crack Injection Actually Stops a Leaking Basement Wall](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/how-basement-crack-repair-stops-water-seepage/): How basement crack repair stops water seepage, the repair materials used, and why drainage and regular inspections keep repaired cracks dry.
- [Fix Your Basement Before the Spring Thaw, Not During It](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/benefits-of-waterproofing-your-basement-before-the-rainy-season/): The benefits of waterproofing a basement before the rainy season, from protecting the structure and limiting mold to sump pumps, vapor barriers and prep tips.
- [Basement Drainage on a New Build: The Decisions to Make Before the Slab](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-drainage-system-design-for-new-construction/): How to plan a basement drainage system for a new home, from site evaluation and footing drains to aggregate, filter fabric, grading and sump pumps.
- [Waterproof Membranes Inside vs. Outside the Basement Wall](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/waterproof-membranes-for-exterior-basement-protection/): How waterproof membranes protect basements from the outside, the main membrane types, and why drainage boards, surface prep and seam sealing matter.
- [Why Drainage, Not Sealing, Is What Keeps Most Basements Dry](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/drainage-systems-and-effective-basement-waterproofing/): How drainage systems support basement waterproofing, comparing French drains, exterior and interior drainage, sump pumps and drainage boards.
- [Basement Drainage Upgrades Worth Having, and a Few to Skip](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/advanced-basement-drainage-technologies-for-homeowners/): A look at modern basement drainage technology, including smart perimeter drains, drainage boards, battery backup pumps, water sensors and remote monitoring.
- [The Best Time of Year for Exterior Basement Waterproofing in Michigan](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/best-time-for-exterior-basement-waterproofing/): How each season affects exterior basement waterproofing, why soil and groundwater conditions matter, and how to pick the best time for your project.
- [Mold and a Wet Basement: What Waterproofing Fixes, and What It Doesn’t](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/how-to-prevent-mold-and-moisture-with-foundation-waterproofing/): How foundation waterproofing helps prevent mold and moisture, from exterior and interior systems to drainage, ventilation and finished basement protection.
- [How Michigan’s Four Seasons Wear on a Foundation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/how-seasonal-weather-affects-your-home-foundation/): How each season affects your foundation, from spring rain and summer drought to freeze-thaw cycles and snow, and the maintenance that limits damage.
- [Basement Waterproofing vs. Foundation Waterproofing: Is There a Difference?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-waterproofing-vs-foundation-waterproofing/): How basement waterproofing and foundation waterproofing differ in where they work, the materials they use, what they cost and which suits your home.
- [Waterproofing Foundation Walls: Block, Poured and Old Masonry Need Different Fixes](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/waterproofing-foundation-walls-for-moisture-protection/): How to waterproof foundation walls for lasting protection, comparing exterior and interior methods, drainage, coatings and preventive maintenance.
- [Interior vs. Exterior French Drains: Two Different Fixes With the Same Name](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/interior-vs-exterior-french-drain-installation/): How interior and exterior French drains work, how each is installed, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for your foundation.
- [How a French Drain Is Built, Step by Step](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/step-by-step-french-drain-installation-process/): Each step of a French drain installation, from planning the layout and slope to digging the trench, laying fabric, gravel and pipe, and testing.
- [New Construction Waterproofing: What to Get Right Before Backfill](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/waterproofing-contractors-in-new-construction-value/): Why waterproofing belongs in the plans for new construction, from foundation and groundwater protection to material life, code compliance and lower upkeep.
- [Hiring a Waterproofing Contractor in Michigan: What the License Means and How to Check](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/benefits-of-hiring-licensed-waterproofing-contractors/): Why hiring a licensed waterproofing contractor matters, from code compliance and accurate diagnosis to quality materials, safety and long-term results.
- [Residential vs. Commercial Waterproofing: What Changes on a Commercial Job](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/residential-vs-commercial-waterproofing-differences/): How residential and commercial waterproofing differ in scale, materials, installation methods, timelines, costs and maintenance needs.
- [When to Call a Waterproofing Contractor, and When to Try a Fix Yourself](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/signs-you-need-waterproofing-contractors-urgently/): Signs it is time to call a waterproofing contractor, including lingering musty odors, water stains, widening cracks, pooling water and recurring floods.
- [Foundation Crack Repair Costs in Michigan](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/foundation-crack-repair-michigan-costs-solutions/): What foundation crack repair costs in Michigan, what drives the price, the main repair methods and how to keep new cracks from forming.
- [Residential Excavation in Southeast Michigan: What to Expect Before the Machine Shows Up](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-professional-excavation-services-in-southeast-michigan-2026-edition/): What residential excavation involves in Southeast Michigan, from working with heavy clay soil and local permits to utility trenching and site restoration.
- [7 Signs Your Foundation Wall Is Moving, Not Just Leaking](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/7-warning-signs-of-structural-foundation-failure-you-should-not-ignore-in-2026/): Seven warning signs of foundation failure in Michigan homes, from horizontal and stair-step cracks to bowing walls, sticking doors and frost heave.
- [French Drain vs. Sump Pump in Michigan: Which Drainage System is Best?](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/french-drain-vs-sump-pump-in-michigan-which-drainage-system-is-best/): How French drains and sump pumps handle different water problems in Michigan basements, and why many homes on clay soil are best served by both.

## Pages
- [How We Write Our Guides](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/editorial-policy/): Who writes the content on mansoursinnovations.com, where the prices and local facts come from, and how to report a mistake.
- [Basement Flooding in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties: What the Public Data Shows](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/basement-flooding-data-macomb-oakland-wayne/): Updated November 2026. Compiled by Mansour's Innovations from public FEMA, NOAA and State of Michigan records.
- [Sewer & Drain Plumber in Warren, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-warren-mi/): Sewer lateral repair, root clearing with hydro-jetting, camera inspections, backwater valves and water service lines for Warren homes and commercial buildings, with 24/7 emergency service.
- [Sewer, Drain & Sump Pump Plumber in Macomb Township, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-macomb-township-mi/): Sewer line repair, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, sump and ejector pumps and backwater valves for Macomb Township homes, 15 to 20 minutes from our base in Shelby Township.
- [Sewer & Drain Plumber in Clinton Township, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-clinton-township-mi/): Camera inspections and hydro-jetting for old clay sewer leads, plus backwater valves, water service lines and sump and ejector pumps, from our base about 20 minutes away in Shelby Township.
- [Sewer, Drain & Water Line Plumber in Troy, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-troy-mi/): Sewer lead repair, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, water service lines, backwater valves and sump pumps for Troy homes and businesses, with the Troy permits pulled for you.
- [Sewer, Drain & Water Line Plumber in Rochester Hills, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-rochester-hills-mi/): Sewer line repair, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, water service lines and ejector pumps for Rochester Hills homes, from our base right next door in Shelby Township.
- [Sewer & Drain Plumber in Sterling Heights, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/plumber-sterling-heights-mi/): Sewer lead repair, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, backwater valves, water lines and sump and ejector pumps for Sterling Heights homes, from our base about 15 minutes up Van Dyke in Shelby Township.
- [Canton](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/canton-mi/): Canton was organized in 1834 and stayed small for well over a century. The 1970 census counted 11,057 people. By 1980 there were 48,616, and by 2020 there were 98,659, which makes Canton the second most populous township in Michigan, after Clinton Township. Census-based estimates put about 63% of Canton's homes in the 1970 to 1999 range and about 29% after 2000, so more than nine in ten were built since 1970. About two-thirds are single-family houses.
- [Dearborn](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/dearborn-mi/): Dearborn grew up on both banks of the Rouge River, and the river's Upper, Middle and Lower branches all meet inside the city. The city describes itself as the furthest downstream community in the Rouge watershed. It also sits just west of the region's main sewage treatment plant in southwest Detroit, so hundreds of millions of gallons from upstream communities pass through every day.
- [Auburn Hills](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/auburn-hills-mi/): Auburn Hills became a city in 1983, when Pontiac Township merged with the village of Auburn Heights. About 24,400 people lived here at the 2020 census. It's also a business city: Stellantis has its North American headquarters here, more than 50 automotive companies have facilities here, and it's home to Great Lakes Crossing Outlets.
- [Fraser](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/fraser-mi/): Fraser covers about 4.2 square miles and is close to a perfect square, bounded by 13 Mile, 15 Mile, Hayes and Kelly. About 14,700 people lived here at the 2020 census. The Harrington Drain and its Sweeny Drain branch run north through the city toward the Clinton River.
- [Madison Heights](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/madison-heights-mi/): Madison Heights was the east side of Royal Oak Township until its residents voted to incorporate on January 17, 1955. It filled in fast: the census counted 33,343 people in 1960 and 38,599 in 1970. Today about 28,500 people live on roughly seven square miles, with Troy to the north, Royal Oak to the west, Hazel Park to the south and Warren to the east across Dequindre Road, which is also the Macomb County line.
- [Novi](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/novi-mi/): Novi was organized as a township in 1832 and didn't become a city until 1969. Twelve Oaks Mall opened in 1977, and the subdivisions came with it. The census counted 9,668 residents in 1970, 32,998 in 1990 and 66,243 in 2020.
- [Southfield](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/southfield-mi/): Southfield became a city on April 28, 1958, and for several years in the 1960s, by the city's own account, it was the fastest-growing city in Michigan. Its population more than doubled that decade, from about 31,500 to 69,300. By Census estimates, half of Southfield's homes were built in 1969 or earlier, and about seven in ten date from 1950 through 1979. A little under half are single-family houses, about 18,000 of them; the rest are apartments, condos and townhouses.
- [Detroit](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/detroit-mi/): By the Census Bureau's latest estimates, about 78 percent of Detroit's homes were built before 1960: 37 percent before 1940, 21 percent in the 1940s and 20 percent in the 1950s. About 220,000 are single-family houses, and roughly 19,000 more homes are in two-unit buildings, the flats and duplexes found all over the older neighborhoods.
- [Livonia](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/livonia-mi/): Livonia became a city on May 23, 1950, when the whole township incorporated at once. Then it filled in fast. The census counted 17,634 people in 1950, 66,702 in 1960 and 110,109 in 1970.
- [Warren](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/warren-mi/): The plants came first: Chrysler's Warren Truck plant in 1938, the Detroit Arsenal tank plant in 1940 and the GM Technical Center, built from 1949 to 1956. Subdivisions followed the jobs. Warren grew from about 42,000 people in 1950 to 179,000 in 1970, doubling in each decade, and became a city in 1957.
- [Foundation Repair for Bowing Basement Walls in Southeast Michigan](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/foundation-repair/): Steel I-beam braces and carbon fiber for basement walls that bow, lean or crack sideways. Free estimates across Southeast Michigan.
- [Foundation Leak Repair in Commerce Township, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/foundation-leak-repair-commerce-township-mi/): How we stopped a leak where the brick meets the foundation in Commerce Township by digging out the upper foundation and resealing the brick ledge.
- [West Bloomfield Foundation Leak: Old Drain Plugged With Mud, Fixed From Outside](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/west-bloomfield-exterior-waterproofing-plugged-drain/): The finished West Bloomfield job.
- [Sump Pump Upgrade in Troy, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/sump-pump-upgrade-troy-mi/): How we upgraded an old-school sump setup with no basin in a Troy home to a new automatic sump basin and pump.
- [Multiple Foundation Cracks Injected in Washington Township, Leaking and Not Yet Leaking](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/washington-township-foundation-crack-injection/): Full walkthrough of the Washington Township crack repair.
- [Underground Downspout Drains Re-Pitched in Washington Township](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/washington-township-downspout-drainage/): Watch the Washington Township downspout drain redo.
- [Dry Well Installation in Sterling Heights, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/dry-well-installation-sterling-heights-mi/): How we installed an NDS Flo-Well dry well in Sterling Heights so the sump pump discharge soaks into the ground instead of ponding or overloading the sewer.
- [Commercial Main Sewer Line Rebuilt 11.5 Feet Down in Warren, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/warren-commercial-sewer-line-repair/): Watch the Warren job: 11.5 feet down to a failed sewer repair.
- [A Sump Pump Tied Into the Exterior Drain Tile Stopped a Corner Leak in Sterling Heights](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/sterling-heights-sump-pump-corner-leak/): Watch the Sterling Heights sump install.
- [Financing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/financing/): Financing is available through our partner Enhancify, and every estimate is free.
- [30 Feet of Interior Drain, a New Sump Pump Motor and a Re-Piped Discharge in Rochester Hills](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/rochester-hills-sump-pump-interior-drain/): Watch the Rochester Hills sump and drain job.
- [38 Rod Holes Packed and Vertical Cracks Sealed in a Rochester Hills Foundation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/rochester-hills-rod-hole-crack-repair/): Watch the Rochester Hills rod hole and crack repair.
- [Excavation Contractor in Sterling Heights, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/sterling-heights-mi/excavation-contractor/): Excavation for waterproofing, sewer and water lines, drainage and egress windows in Sterling Heights, with MISS DIG 811 locates and free estimates.
- [Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Macomb County, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/macomb-county-mi/sewer-line-repair/): Sewer line repair and replacement across Macomb County, starting with a sewer camera inspection and a free estimate.
- [Commercial Waterproofing, Excavation & Plumbing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/commercial/): Waterproofing, excavation and plumbing for commercial properties across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties, with free estimates.
- [A Leaking Crack Other Contractors Couldn’t Stop, Fixed in About an Hour in Rochester Hills](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/rochester-hills-active-crack-leak-repair/): The Rochester Hills crack, after the leak was stopped.
- [Egress Window Installation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/egress-windows/): Basement egress window installation, from permits and excavation to the window well, drainage and final grade.
- [Live Water Main Tap on Coolidge Highway in Oak Park, From the Road to the Building](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/oak-park-commercial-water-main-tap/): Watch the Oak Park live tap, from the road closure to the line inside the building.
- [108 Feet of Drain Tile and a New Sump Pump System in a Mount Clemens Basement](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/mount-clemens-interior-waterproofing-sump-pump/): The finished Mount Clemens system.
- [150 Feet of Interior Drain Tile in a Macomb Township Basement, Start to Finish](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/macomb-township-interior-waterproofing-150-ft/): The finished 150-foot system.
- [Hydro Jetting and a Sewer Camera Scope at a Commercial Plaza in Livonia](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/livonia-commercial-hydro-jetting-camera-inspection/): Watch the jetter and the camera at work on a Livonia plaza's sewer line.
- [A Two-Day Yard Drainage System in Imlay City, Pumped Away From the House](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/imlay-city-yard-drainage-system/): Watch the Imlay City drainage job.
- [Foundation Crack and a Wide Cove Joint Gap Sealed With Two-Part Epoxy in Detroit](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/detroit-crack-cove-joint-epoxy-repair/): The Detroit crack and cove joint, sealed with two-part epoxy.
- [40 Feet of Exterior Waterproofing in Davisburg: Leak Fixed From Outside, No Basement Demo](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/davisburg-exterior-waterproofing/): Watch the Davisburg job: fixed from outside.
- [Water Leaking Where the Brick Meets the Foundation: Brick Ledge Sealed From Outside](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/brick-ledge-leak-repair/): Watch the brick ledge repair.
- [One Vertical Crack and 34 Rod Holes Sealed With Epoxy in Bloomfield Hills](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/bloomfield-hills-epoxy-crack-injection/): Watch the Bloomfield Hills epoxy injection job.
- [Excavation, Membrane, French Drain and a Restored Yard at a Birmingham Home](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/birmingham-exterior-waterproofing/): Watch the Birmingham exterior waterproofing job.
- [25-Year Transferable Limited Warranty](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/warranty/): Our written 25-year transferable limited warranty on waterproofing work: what it covers, what it doesn’t, and how claims and transfers work.
- [New Foundation Waterproofing & Drainage](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/new-foundation-waterproofing/): Complete exterior waterproofing membrane and footing drainage system installed on brand-new foundations before backfill, across Southeast Michigan.
- [New Sewer & Water Main Installation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sewer-water-main-installation/): Mansour's Innovations installs brand-new underground utilities, not just repairs to existing ones. If a property has never had a sanitary sewer lateral or a municipal water service, or if you are adding a structure that needs its own, this is the work: a new tap into the city main, a new full-depth run to the building, a permitted inspection, and a properly bedded and compacted trench that will not settle two winters from now.
- [Sump Pump Installation in Oakland County, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/oakland-county-mi/sump-pump-installation/): Pumps, pits and backups for Oakland County basements, from lake-lot sumps that run all spring to the battery and water-powered backups that matter when DTE goes down.
- [French Drain Installation in Oakland County, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/oakland-county-mi/french-drain-installation/): Yard drainage for Oakland County lots that never dry out, from the flat clay of Southfield and Farmington Hills to Troy, built so the water ends up somewhere legal.

## About Mansour's Innovations
Mansour's Innovations (Mansour's Innovations LLC) is a basement waterproofing, excavation and major plumbing contractor founded in 2014 by owner Matt (Imad) Mansour, who has 20+ years in the trade. Home base: Shelby Township, MI 48316 (service-area business, no storefront). Serves Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties in Southeast Michigan, residential and commercial. Hours 8 AM-8 PM every day; reachable 24/7 for emergencies; typically replies within 2 hours. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Veteran-friendly. Waterproofing work (interior, exterior and new foundation waterproofing, and foundation crack injection) carries a written 25-year transferable limited warranty covering leaks caused by our workmanship; French drains, dry wells and sump pumps are not covered (terms: https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/warranty/). Free estimates (diagnostic and testing visits have a $200 minimum); financing through Enhancify. Phone (586) 345-7292. About 4.9 stars from about 114 Google reviews (November 2026).

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/)
- [About Matt Mansour and the company](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/about/)
- [All services](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/)
- [Service areas: Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/)
- [Shelby Township, MI](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/service-areas/shelby-township-mi/)
- [Projects](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/projects/)
- [25-year transferable limited warranty terms](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/warranty/)
- [Contact and free estimate](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/contact/)

## Services
- [Interior basement waterproofing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/interior-waterproofing/)
- [Exterior basement waterproofing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/exterior-waterproofing/)
- [New foundation waterproofing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/new-foundation-waterproofing/)
- [Foundation crack injection](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/foundation-crack-injection/)
- Basement wall reinforcement with steel beams and carbon fiber
- [Sump pumps and battery backups](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sump-pumps/)
- [Backwater valves](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sewer-backflow-preventers/)
- [Sewage ejector pumps](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sewage-ejectors/)
- [Sewer line repair and replacement](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sewer-repair/)
- [Water main and service lines](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/water-main-service-lines/)
- [Sewer and water main installation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/sewer-water-main-installation/)
- [Excavation](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/excavation/)
- [French drains, dry wells and yard regrading](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/exterior-drainage/)
- [Hydro-jetting for main sewer lines](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/hydrojet-drain-cleaning/)
- [Electric Eel cleaning for small fixture drains](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/electric-eel/)
- [Sewer camera inspections](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/inspections/)
- [Thermal imaging moisture detection](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/thermal-imaging/)
- [Flood restoration](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/flood-restoration/)
- [Plumbing](https://www.mansoursinnovations.com/services/plumbing/)