People relocating to an area with heavy shrink/swell clay soils can become overwhelmed by the damage that can befall the house foundation. Here is a typical case where the new resident is concerned he may need underpinning of his slab foundation.
Read More...A home owner's look at foundation repair choices
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Foundation Repair-Beware The Pier Salesman
By Digger on Friday, November 5th, 2010 | 3 Comments
How does the home owner get a fair price on the cost of foundation repair? To begin with, remember the following rule of thumb. Foundation repair companies sell piers. The more they sell and the more they can charge you per pier, the bigger the salesman’s commission and the more the company makes. Be aware [...]
Read More...Is it foundation movement or something else?
By Digger on Thursday, May 25th, 2006 | No Comments
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 [...]
Read More...Consider a Structural Engineer
By Digger on Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 | 18 Comments
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 [...]
Read More...Record Rainfall in Northeast U.S.
By Digger on Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 | No Comments
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 [...]
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