Gary Macdonald

The Drying Co.

Title: Home Performance Advisor
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Gary Macdonald from The Drying Co.

Gary joined The Drying Company team in 2019. He has over 30 years of experience in the Construction Industry, including 17 years in the Real Estate Industry.

 

What past work experience do you have that relates to your current role at TDC?

 

I was Co-founder of AquaGuard Waterproofing in 1990 and Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing between 1988 and 1990.

 

Do you have any special training or certifications?

 

I had a Maryland Home Improvement License between 1988 and 2019.

 

What's your favorite thing about your job?

 

Helping and meeting with people and giving them solutions to their needs.

 

What's something you're proud of?

 

I'm proud of starting a company from scratch in 1990 at the age of 26. That is still in business today. I'm also proud of the fact that I only ever propose solutions if they are truly needed.

 

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

 

I used to play golf, but I enjoy watching sports and true crime shows.

 

Customer Reviews About Me

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Glen Allen, VA
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By John V.
Henrico, VA
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Gary diagnosed the problem area spot on.
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Williamsburg, VA
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Mechanicsville, VA
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By Larry J.
Chester, VA
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By Robert E.
Williamsburg, VA
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Mike, Brian, Dominic and Jeremy all did a fine job.
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Williamsburg, VA
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York County/Williamsburg, VA
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Testimonials from customers I've helped!

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I could not have picked a better group of young men and women to do work in my home. Read Full Testimonial
Madelyn N.
Mechanicsville, VA
I sincerely appreciate all the help you gave me. Read Full Testimonial
Alice G.
West Point, VA
Eric and his crew were great, proficient and professional. Read Full Testimonial
Daniel S.
Williamsburg, VA
Your first crew did an amazing job on the vapor barrier installation. Read Full Testimonial
Einar H.
Midlothian, VA
Excellent! Outstanding crew. Very professional. Read Full Testimonial
Ed H.
North Chesterfield, VA
I can tell you have a great company that your employees believe in. Read Full Testimonial
Brooke S.
Seaford, VA
Outstanding job. Read Full Testimonial
Thomas W.
Carrolton, VA
Whole job quite professional starting with Gary Macdonald and concluding with 6 days of crews. Read Full Testimonial
William O.
Williamsburg, VA

Videos from projects I was involved with

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Watch video: Crawl Space Moisture Damage

Crawl Space Moisture Damage

A look at what moisture in the crawl space can do to fiberglass insulation.

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Photo galleries from jobs I've worked on

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The homeowner has pulled up some carpet where they have noticed water seeping in. Cracks along the basement floor are the entry point for water coming up into the basement from the ground below.
The paper backing of fiberglass insulation is like candy for mold. As moisture is trapped in the crawl space and relative humidity rises, along with warm temperatures, mold and mildew begin to grow on organic materials such as the backing of insulation and wood floor joists.
Water has been leaking into the basement through the brick wall and ultimately the paneling that had been covering it. Our team first removed the paneling to expose the wall so that we can begin to install the waterproofing system.
The lower portions of the Sheetrock have been removed because they have been damaged by water infiltration. Removing the sheetrock also allows us access to install the WaterGuard Drainage System as well as a 20-mil CleanSpace vapor barrier. The heavy-duty vapor barrier will help protect the basement from future outside moisture infiltration. It is mechanically fastened to the interior walls six to eight inches above outside grade, giving more protection to the basement.
A jackhammer was used to create an interior trench around the basement. We installed a drainage system called WaterGuard XL within the trench, which will catch any water seeping through the porous basement walls and lead it to a sump pump via the WaterGuard XL.
Mold and mildew have formed on many of the floor joists within this crawl space. This can occur on organic materials when the relative humidity reaches 60% during warmer temperatures. The mold spores can the rise into the home and irritate those with allergies and asthma.
This old sump pump hasn't been able to do the job of keeping this basement dry. The unit allows moisture to rise into the space, and water has clearly been pooling on the floor around the top of the pump.
This basement has exterior access that is subject to the elements. Exterior accesses pose a concern because they are an access point for water, especially during heavy rains.

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