Show overview
The Crackman Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 107 episodes. That works out to roughly 8 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 5 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Crackman.
From the publisher
This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.
Latest Episodes
View all 107 episodesEpisode 454: Episode 445 - How A1 Saved a Homeowner Thousands on an unnecessary Sump Pump installation
Episode 453: Episode 443 - The Firehouse Foundation Challenge–How A1 fixed a firehouse garage floor leaking into a basement
Episode 452: Episode 442 - Don’t Get Fleeced: Why One Client Almost Paid 40x Too Much for a Foundation Crack Repair
Episode 451: Episode 441 - Weak Links in Your Foundation: Understanding Concrete Cold Joints
Episode 450: Episode 440 - Why is my foundation leaking now when it hasn't leaked in 20 years?
Episode 449: Episode 439 - Does it really cost $45,000 to fix my foundation problem?
Episode 448: Episode 438 - How did winter weather blow up a house in Taunton, Massachusetts?
Ep 447Episode 447: Episode 437 - Are concrete basement floors strong enough to support lally columns?
In this very cool episode, Adam explains how basement floor thicknesses are are usually not enough to support lally columns….. and he shares a little tidbit about a time capsule he ran into on the job.
Ep 446Episode 446: Episode 436 - Is that a crack in my foundation or a cold pour?
In this episode, Adam shares a very informative case study about a concrete cold pour and why it doesn’t always mean an expensive fix for the homeowner.
Ep 445Episode 445: Episode 435 - How large snow piles around your house can impact your foundation and basement
We’ve had a couple big snow storms in the past month in the Northeast. What should homeowners be doing to prepare their homes for the inevitable melt that will occur in the coming weeks? Adam explains.
Ep 444Episode 444: Episode 434 - The New England Patriots broke my foundation. How can I repair it?
The New England Patriots didn't really break the foundation. A1 Foundation Crack Repair’s miracle work extended to fixing a foundation damaged by a vehicle that was coming from the New England Patriots AFC Championship game win. Good luck in the Super Bowl!
Ep 443Episode 443: Episode 433 - Can salt from roads in the winter damage my home?
It’s winter in the northeast and salted roadways are commonplace. As the tires track salt into your garage, what kinds of corrosive effects can it have on your house? Adam shares his experience with salt in the winter and how it can affect one's garage floor and what preventative things can be done do to avert its corrosive effects.
Ep 442Episode 442: Episode 432 - Can I use a DIY repair kit to fix my foundation wall crack?
In this episode, Adam shares an experience with a DIY foundation crack repair kit. He sent a picture of a foundation wall crack that looks like a project that went…well…. really bad. Suffice it to say, leave jobs like this to the pros if you want it done correctly.
Ep 441Episode 441: Episode 431 - What is the difference between a cosmetic foundation crack and one that actually needs maintenance?
It’s common to see hairline cracks in concrete. Nevertheless, there a point where the crack is not just something to keep an eye on but something that needs repair. Adam explains the difference.
Ep 439Episode 439: Episode 429 - Mice are getting through my stone foundation. What can I do?
Stone foundations are generally pretty old so it’s likely that at some point, homeowners will need to do some maintenance on them. So, if mice have dug their version of the Ted Williams tunnel into your stone foundation, what can you do?
Ep 438Episode 438: Episode 428 - How much hydraulic cement does it take to stop a water leak?
The Crack Daddy has talked in the past about how ineffective hydraulic cement is at stopping water leaks long-term. But if you put enough hydraulic cement on a crack, eventually it’ll stop the water, won’t it? Adam explains why that is faulty logic.
Ep 437Episode 437: Episode 427 - A1’s strategy for rapid basement water problem diagnosis
In this episode, Adam shares A1’s strategy for diagnosing a basement water problem and recommending a solution. HINT: Less sales and more fixing.
Ep 436Episode 436: Episode 426 - Why is my basement leaking in the same spot and at the same time every day?
In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a water leak that came at the same time and same spot every day. It’s a good thing they thought to call A1 Crack for a second opinion. It saved them about $25,000 on an unnecessary french drain system.
Ep 435Episode 435: Episode 425 - What is lime-based mortar and do I need it?
A1 Foundation Crack repair has been getting a lot of calls from people asking if they use lime-based mortar. What is this lime-based mortar, some kind of super mortar? Adam explains.
Ep 434Episode 434: Episode 424 - How A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks
If you have water in your basement, one of the first things you need to determine is where the water is coming from. In this episode, Adam explains how A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks using low cost techniques to quickly hone in on the source of the water.