Winter is right around the corner and for Kansas homes with basement sump pumps, so are the potential cold-weather problems that could result in basement flooding.
Though people typically think of summertime storms as the most common cause of basement water intrusions, it is also essential to recognize the problems [...]
When a home’s foundation suffers structural damage, foundation repairs may become essential to protect the entire building.
Depending on the type and extent of the problem, there are multiple foundation repair solutions available to stabilize the foundation and stop the damage from progressing.
A foundation repair service will choose one [...]
When people think about foundation problems and a need for basement repairs, they usually think about wet weather and how too much water can result in leaks and associated damage to a home's foundation; however, what they may not realize is that excessively-dry soil can be just as damaging.
During [...]
Basement egress windows are essential when building a finished basement in most homes today.
Though they can add some expense to a basement addition project, egress windows are not just a safety feature, but also a requirement in most states.
Understand the importance of egress casement windows before starting work [...]
Basement wall bowing is a serious foundation problem that demands urgent attention before the damage worsens.
It is a significant problem with numerous causes that requires the installation of basement bracing systems to prevent further destabilization.
To avoid continued structural issues that can result in a total wall collapse, basement [...]
A damp or leaky basement is an annoying and sometimes unhealthy problem that many homeowners deal with.
Depending on the source and severity of the problem, there are a number of interior basement waterproofing solutions that can help.
Instead of allowing small leaks and general dampness to continue, the appropriate [...]
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 [...]