What Do Structural Cracks Mean?

09/08/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks

What Do Structural Cracks Mean? Types of Cracks Several types of structural cracks can be found in the home. But, what do all of these cracks mean? For instance, which structural cracks are serious, and which types of cracks should we be less concerned about? My Foundation Repairs can help home owners, and landlords alike […]

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Sources of Wet Basement Leaks

08/21/2020

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Sources of Wet Basement Leaks Wet Basement and Water Leaks Where is the water coming from? Basement water leaks can be elusive at times. Narrow down the source of your leak and find the best way to protect your home from a wet basement. What Types of Rain Affect my Home? If it doesn’t matter […]

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Quality Foundation Repair Contractors vs. Handyman Repairs

08/19/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair

Quality Foundation Repair Contractors vs. Handyman Repairs When it comes to foundation repairs, you want to be sure you’re hiring the right team for the job. It’s important to look for quality foundation repair contractors, and not just the handyman you know down the street. In many cases, putting a band-aide on the problem, will […]

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There is a Gap Between the Soil and My Foundation

08/12/2020

All Articles, Seasonal Foundation Concerns

There is a Gap Between the Soil and My Foundation Many areas throughout the US have expansive soil, or soil with heavy clay content. Expansive soil swells when wet, and shrinks excessively when dry. When the soil shrinks, it often causes large cracks and crevices to appear. The expansion and contraction of the soil is […]

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How Noticeable Are Push Piers?

08/07/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking

How Noticeable Are Push Piers? Push piers can stabilize your home’s foundation. They’re installed below ground, so they’re not noticeable. One question we’re occasionally asked at My Foundation Repairs is, “How noticeable are push piers?” The answer is, not noticeable at all. We understand homeowners want to correct foundation problems, but they also don’t want […]

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8 Steps To Take When Your Basement Floods

08/06/2020

All Articles, Waterproofing

8 Steps To Take When Your Basement Floods A heavy storm can dump a deluge of rain and flood your basement. After the initial shock of seeing a basement covered in water, many homeowners struggle with, “What do I do next?” The waterproofing experts at My Foundation Repairs can help you figure out what to […]

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What is the Best Foundation Repair Method?

07/30/2020

Finding a Foundation Contractor, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Residential Foundation Repair

What is the Best Foundation Repair Method? When you realize that your home has foundation problems, some of your first questions will likely be about cost and methods of repair. “How much will foundation repairs cost?” “What is the best method for foundation repair?” Cost will vary, depending on the method, so you must first […]

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5 Signs it’s Time to Repair Your Foundation

07/21/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair

5 Signs it’s Time to Repair Your Foundation Foundation repairs can be costly depending on the severity and situation. The earlier you spot and repair a foundation problem, chances are costs can be kept to a minimum. However, left unrepaired, foundation issues can cause further destruction on the structure itself, and on your heath. To […]

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Repairing Foundation Settlement

07/10/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking

Repairing Foundation Settlement Repairing foundation settlement can come with a variety of methods and price tags. While we’re not going to go over the costs of repairing a foundation in this post, we have tons of other resources on this topic for you over on the blog. Let’s start with the basics: settlement happens when […]

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What’s The Difference Between Foundation Engineers and Foundation Specialists?

06/17/2020

All Articles, Finding a Foundation Contractor

What’s The Difference Between Foundation Engineers and Foundation Specialists? Foundation engineers and foundation repair specialists are both experts, but how do you know which you need? While both may be needed, the order that you hire them is dependent upon the circumstances. When To Hire a Foundation Engineer If you have settlement or other structural […]

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