by Foundation Repair | excavation, Foundation Repair, underpinning
A perimeter foundation that has tipped, bowed, or severely cracked requires substantial reinforcement or replacement to prevent further deterioration. Washed-out areas If a broken water pipe, a plugged gutter, or a drainage problem in your yard sent enough water...
by Foundation Repair | Foundation Repair
Foundation repairs can be simple matters that you can get yourself or they can require major work by a qualified contractor. Read on to learn about your options, to evaluate how serious your problem may be, and whether it’s necessary to obtain professional...
by Foundation Repair | Foundation Repair
The easiest foundation repairs usually involve narrow cracks less than 1/4 inch wide . When the cracks are located in places where concrete tends to crack naturally the repairs are the easiest. Natural cracking occurs from shrinking. You can probably even ignore these...
by Foundation Repair | Foundation Repair
When cracks get to be 1/4 inch or larger, it is important to examine the cause very closely, and get to the source of the problem. Cracks that appear in stairs, vertical cracks, horizontal cracks and cracks in bricks or blocks suggest there may be serious underlying...
by Foundation Repair | drainage, Foundation Repair, french drain, grading
A common source of foundation problems is water accumulating in the soil around the foundation. The water causes the soil to expand which actually put pressure on the walls in the footings of the foundation. This pressure can cause cracks to appear. Start with the...
