The foundation is the most important load-bearing component of any house and the one that holds up the entire structure.
When problems arise, foundation repairs should be arranged quickly, as delaying them could result in bigger issues as time goes on.
Homeowners noticing any of these signs should have a [...]
Underpinning with steel foundation push piers is a repair solution used for serious foundation problems.
This type of impact piering solution is useful when a home’s foundation has become destabilized to the point that it can no longer support the structure it is holding up.
When serious soil and foundation [...]
Winter weather brings about its challenges, including foundation problems in some cases.
Though concrete home foundations are durable and strong, sometimes foundation repairs become necessary when ground or weather conditions cause damage.
These are some of the issues that might require foundation repair solutions due to cold weather damage.
A common home issue that requires foundation repairs is an unlevel foundation or one that is sinking unevenly.
Using multiple foundation repair solutions, experts can level a house and resolve the problem, restoring integrity to the structure.
Do these repair services result in a perfectly level foundation?
Not usually, but [...]
For some, snow is beautiful and fun while for others, it is a nuisance that can cause all sorts of problems, some of which many homeowners may not even realize.
Snow can contribute to a need for foundation repairs depending on the consistency of the soil around a home foundation.
In [...]
Many homeowners deal with wet basement problems that result in property damage, poor indoor air quality, and other concerns.
While the go-to basement repair for dampness and wet basements is usually to paint it with a waterproof coating, this is not always the appropriate remedy.
To determine the most effective [...]
When buying a newly built home, a need for foundation repairs is typically far out of mind for new homeowners.
Surprisingly, as many as twenty-five percent of new construction homes require foundation repair solutions due to some problem encountered during construction.
Though issues might not appear immediately, these are the [...]
Uneven and excessive foundation settlement is an issue that can significantly damage and weaken the structural integrity of any home or building.
When a foundation begins sinking deeper into the ground due to soil instability, poor soil drainage, and other issues, foundation settlement repairs might become necessary to restore the [...]
Too much water in the soil can cause serious foundation problems; however too little water can also be problematic.
Depending on various soil characteristics, drought conditions can cause foundation cracks and other problems that could result in leaks and other damage to the base of a home.
Avoiding serious drought-related [...]
A cracked foundation is an issue that many homeowners face and sometimes, the cracks are minor or due to natural settling and need no attention at all.
Other times, the cracks are more significant and require any of a variety of cracked foundation solutions to prevent the eventual destabilization of the [...]