Why Is My Ceiling Cracking? What the Cracks Are Telling You A ceiling cracks for one of three reasons: the drywall or plaster is reacting to normal swings in temperature and humidity, the house is going through minor foundation settling, or water is leaking in from above. Most of the time the cause is cosmetic […]
Water: Good for Us, Not Our Homes By Don Carter, Engineer I assess damaged houses for a living, and I have concluded that if all homeowners were diligent about water management, I’d probably be out of work. Here is why: most Kansas City area homes are built on expansive clay soil. Clay is the stuff […]
Basement Crack Repair Q & A A few questions answered that we hear frequently in regards to basement wall cracks and basement crack repair: Q. How do I know a crack in my basement wall is something I should be concerned about? A. Not all cracks in basement walls (or floors) mean you have big […]
3 Things You Might Not Consider Foundation Problems Obscure Foundation Problems There are obvious foundation problems that indicate you might have an issue with your foundation. But are there things going on around your home that you wouldn’t normally associate with foundation problems? We know a few examples and want you to watch out for […]
Foundation Repair DIY and Cost Questions Is Foundation Repair a good DIY project? Foundation repair is a home repair that should not be considered a do-it-yourself project. To diagnose a foundation problem, you need a foundation repair expert or a structural engineer. While a homeowner can recognize foundation problems such as settlement, sloping floors, or […]
Heavy Spring Rains and Your Foundation While we all appreciate the rain in spring because it helps everything green up and grow, there are also a lot of reasons we don’t like it. Sporting events get canceled, we can’t go outside, getting rained on when you are out – these are all things that can […]
What is Anchor Foundation Repair and When is it Used? Anchor Foundation Repair to Strengthen Your Home A foundation may need to be repaired if you have cracks in your foundation, windows and doors that do not close or fully lock, stair step cracks in brick lines, or the separation of caulk from the edges […]
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair For many homes, the foundation sits upon the soil underneath. Not so for pier and beam foundations. That means that while some of the same symptoms of foundation failure might exist in a pier and beam home, how they are fixed might be completely different. Pier and Beam Equals Crawl […]
Sloping Floors? Hairline Cracks? Time for House Leveling! Have you noticed that your home has sloping floors or that you have hairline cracks in your walls, floors, tiles, and drywall? These are all signs that you may have foundation problems. There are several reasons why a home may settle. Some of the most common reasons […]
Structural vs Non-Structural Foundation Cracks It’s important to know that not all cracks cause structural damage, some cracks are just a natural sign of aging and are non-structural cracks. If you have foundation cracks, they can get worse over time. They can start off as non-structural, but they will still allow water to enter through the […]