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Is it foundation movement or something else?
If you are seeing weird things with walls or floors inside or outside of the house you may be wondering if the foundation needs repair or if something else is going on. Are those cracks in the garage walls the result of concrete foundation movement or because the space has become the rehearsal hall for [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2006 under Trade Associations, You might need foundation repair if...
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Consider a Structural Engineer
It’s hardly ever a bad idea to seek out advice especially on a project with the expense of concrete foundation repair. In most cases for a few hundred dollars you can hire an independent professional structural engineer to inspect your foundation and recommend a method of repair that’s best for you.
You should look for a [...]
Posted: May 17th, 2006 under Choosing an Engineer, Trade Associations.
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Record Rainfall in Northeast U.S.
It’s pretty safe to say that once the flood waters recede in Massachusetts, New Jersey and surrounding states, some homeowners are going to need to have their concrete basements and foundations checked for possible damage.
I’ve mentioned the NRWSRC website before. You can search for listings of member contractors in your state.
It’s a place to start.
Posted: May 16th, 2006 under Choosing a Contractor, Trade Associations.
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Foundation Repair Texas
If you have a suspect concrete foundation in Texas, the Foundation Performance Association website has a listing of geotechnical, structural, forensic, and civil engineers, inspectors, consultants, concrete foundation repair contractors and related businesses. (FPA) is a non-profit corporation in Texas.
The website says “FPA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and professional [...]
Posted: May 16th, 2006 under Choosing a Contractor, Trade Associations.
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Foundation Repair Trade Groups
If you are looking for information on concrete foundation repair, here are two foundation repair trade associations with websites:
The National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors (NAWSRC) calls itself “A professional trade association serving the public and waterproofing, structure, and foundation repair industries. Members of the NAWSRC are required to uphold strict standards of [...]
Posted: May 11th, 2006 under Choosing a Contractor, Trade Associations.
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