08/20/2019
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Getting to the Root of Foundation Issues Majestic trees in your front yard may add beauty and shade to your property, but what’s going on beneath the surface? Are the root systems damaging your home’s foundation? Trees can bring many benefits to your property. They add to the curb appeal, and by providing shade, they […]
07/23/2019
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Decoding Concrete Block Wall Cracks Cracks in concrete blocks in your basement foundation don’t have to be a mystery. The types of concrete block cracks can help you decode your foundation issues. Concrete or cinder blocks are known as “concrete masonry units” (CMU) in the building industry. In a foundation or basement wall, the blocks […]
07/18/2019
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Does My Foundation Need Push Piers? Is your foundation sinking? Are your walls sagging? Push piers can give your home the lift and stabilization it needs. To do so, a bracket is placed under your foundation. Steel piles (rods) are then driven beneath the structure until they hit the load-bearing strata. (Also known as “bedrock,” […]
07/16/2019
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Drought Tough on Foundations Drought and periods of extremely dry weather can be just as tough on your foundation as excess rain and floodwaters. The soil around your home is an ever-changing entity. Certain soil types, like clay, are particularly sensitive to the amount of moisture in the ground. When there’s a lot of moisture […]
06/19/2019
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Finding a Foundation Repair Company Foundation repairs can be intimidating. If your home or business is experiencing issues, you may already be hesitant to look for a foundation repair contractor simply because of cost or other reasons. You do not want to invest in repairs that fail or don’t provide you with peace of mind, […]
01/24/2019
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Why Should You Get a Home Inspection for Foundation Repair? So, you’ve discovered what you think is foundation damage in your home. Maybe you see cracks in your walls, maybe you notice that your floors or uneven or sloping, or perhaps you notice that your doors don’t close correctly. Maybe your first thought is that […]
11/05/2018
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Ceiling Cracks: Superficial or Super Worrisome? If you have noticed cracks in your ceiling, it may be a sign of foundation problems. However, some cracks are normal and not a cause for concern. Knowing the difference in ceiling cracks can reduce your stress and help save your home from structural damage. If you have cracks in […]
08/31/2018
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What Kind of Foundation Does Your Home Have? When you call My Foundation Repair to get in touch with one of our professional contractors, we will ask you what kind of foundation you have. You may wonder why we would ask that; after all, isn’t a foundation a foundation? Actually, it does matter, because there […]
06/21/2018
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Why My Foundation Repairs Contractors Provide Superior Foundation Repair We have high standards and when it comes to your foundation, we should. Many companies claim they offer superior services. Some do believe that superior service is what they offer their clients, but few actually deliver that level of product and service. My Foundation Repairs has […]
06/14/2018
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Heavy Rain and How it Affects your Foundation Heavy rain can cause a lot of problems for your foundation When it rains, the first things you might worry about are a leaking roof or pooling water in your yard. But there is a much more serious problem that can occur when it rains a lot: […]