Guilford, CT

The Guilford Land Conservation Trust purchased seven acres on Guilford, CT's West Lake. This significantly inceases the overall land controled by the Guilford Land Trust in the West Lake region.

Check out the Guilford Land Trust's Press Release regarding the recent purchase in the West Lake area.

The holiday season is underway so get ready to ring in some cheer at the Guilford CT Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony tomorrow December 1st on the Guilford Town Green.

For over 50 years this time honored tradition has been held in Guilford and is a great night of celebration for everyone.

Festivities kick off at 6:00 pm with holiday concerts, a chili supper, cookie sales, craft exhibits, the Candelite walk along Broad Street where local businesses participate in this seasonal event and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

It's sure to be a fun-filled evening for all who attend.

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The Town of Guilford has issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents south of the railroad tracks. We recommend you evacuate before dark or 6 p.m. and stay with friends or relatives. If that is not possible, the Community Center is now open as an Emergency Shelter. Pets must be brought in cages/carriers and will be boarded in a special area, but will not be admitted to the Community Center.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT EVACUATE EMERGENCY SERVICES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH YOU.

If you want additional information contact 203-453-8000.

Please take this message seriously as this is going to be a very large storm.**

The town will activate the reverse 911 system to communicate evacuation plans to residents in those areas. In addition, emergency service personnel will go through the areas and will make announcements over a public announcement system. Please continue to visit the town website for updated information and announcements on the storm.

For more information, visit http://www.ci.guilford.ct.us/hurricane-information.html

Wet Basement Guilford, CT? Basement Waterproofing Contractors in Guilford, CT

Lack of proper drainage causes pooling water around your basement which leads to hydrostatic pressure on the walls. When left unattended this pressure can result in foundation damage, causing foundation cracks, bowed walls, and foundation settlement. If this has happened to you, it is time for a basement waterproofing specialist to eliminate your wet basement problems. Use these three tips to make sure you hire an excellent contractor at a good price.

1. Before The Basement Waterproofing Contractor Starts, Check Their Insurance and License. Do some due diligence before hiring the waterproof contractor to repair the wet basement in Guilford. Ask them to provide proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance. One must is the Department of Consumer Protection in Connecticut to verify the contractor's license. The state has an online license look up. Look online, do they have a web site, are they listed on Yelp, what are the reviews on Goggle Places? Give the contractor the minimum down payment they will accept.

2. Check To Make Sure It Was Fixed. The contractor may say he has the experience to do this project properly, or will warranty the work, but make sure it is truly fixed. Water tests are affective but they may waste a lot of water and time to find the exact source of a water leak; instead, check your basement after a rain storm to be sure you have a dry basement. Don’t forget to have a signed warranty from the basement waterproof contractor

3. Listen To Your Gut When Hiring Guilford Basement Waterproofing Contractor. If the offer seems to good to be true, it often is. What are some red flag signs? A low ball quote. Are they telling you "to give you this price we have to do the work today" (unless it is an emergency repair). Asking for cash for payment, or not putting payments in writing. Trust your instinct. Is one of the contractors just rubbing you the wrong way? Online reviews can be a good way to judge your neighbors experiences with the wet basement contractor.

You can effortlessly find Guilford basement waterproofing contractors through MaintenanceMan. MaintenanceMan pre-screens would-be basement waterproofing repair contractors and helps you to make sure you get a excellent price from a dependable contractor to accomplish your project.