Foundation Repair

Foundation Repair, determining the value.

Do you know what the number 1 home repair expense is? You guessed it, foundation repair. Foundation damage costs homeowners more than any other home repair, and lowers the value of a home faster than anything.

How to determine your foundations needs. Ask your self these questions:

What is foundation repair?

Foundation repair is the process of returning the foundation as close to it’s original position as possible. This can be settlement, bowed walls, sheared walls, or leaning walls. Holding, or stabilizing, a foundation is not a repair, it is exactly what it sounds like.

What is typical, and what is damage?

Not all cracks are created equal. Some cracks are typical of cement based products. Evaluation of the damage by a certified professional can help determine if you need repair, or just have typical cracking.

How much is the foundation repair going to cost?

This is always a question, and a good one. To determine the value of a repair project, you need to determine the value lost by not doing the repair. When looking at your home from a value lost standpoint, you will often find that it is an investment that will return results.

Can I fix my wall from the inside?

The quick answer is no. A bowed wall cannot be “forced out” from the inside. You can stabilize a bowed wall with interior systems. A bowed wall needs investigated to see the extent of the bow. The rule of thumb is that a wall can be stabilized as long as the bow is less than 25% of it’s original thickness. (2″ of movement in an 8″ wall)

Do I trust the person, the company, and the solution?

Before hiring any contractor, you must trust them. Trust is derived from honest conversations that address all of your concerns, all the repair options, and the value that can be added.