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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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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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How Do Sinkholes Form?

03/09/2020

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Residential Foundation Repair

How Do Sinkholes Form? Karst Terrain Leads to Sinkholes The idea of the ground opening beneath your feet is a scary prospect. However, sinkholes are a reality and can damage your home and property. Spectators view a sinkhole that opened along a road in Maryland. Photo courtesy of the United States Geological Survey Homeowners, especially […]

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Resolve to Fix Your Foundation Problems

01/09/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Resolve to Fix Your Foundation Problems A new year is a great time to evaluate your home. Living in a home day-to-day may mean you get used to your home’s quirks and foibles. However, foundation issues are things you should never “get used to.” (5 Ways to Check Your Foundation) Foundation problems – such as […]

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How do Helical Tieback Anchors Work?

12/11/2019

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Residential Foundation Repair

What are helical tieback anchors and what do they do? Helical tieback anchors are an increasingly popular type of foundation stabilization device. Unlike traditional methods such as piles or piers, helical tiebacks can be installed quickly and easily with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. In addition, they are highly effective at stabilizing foundations and […]

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Winter Cold Causes Basement Foundation Cracks to Grow

11/20/2019

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair

Winter Cold Causes Basement Foundation Cracks to Grow Those of us who live in the areas of the US with harsh winters are used to the cold, but your foundation isn’t. When temperatures are freezing, this can affect a home’s foundation. It is important to be aware of your home foundation problems.  When the temperature […]

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5 Ways to Check Your Foundation

10/26/2019

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair

5 Ways to Check Your Foundation Over time, your home’s foundation may shift or settle. A bit of change is absolutely normal, but major shifts may indicate a foundation problem. Walking around your home and visually inspecting your foundation is the best way to check for problems. Here are five easy ways to check your […]

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Helical Tiebacks Straighten Rotating Walls

10/24/2019

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Foundation Settlement and Sinking, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair

Helical Tiebacks Straighten Rotating Walls “You spin me right round …” might be OK for record players, but it’s not a phrase you want associated with your basement wall. A rotating foundation wall is a serious issue, but a helical tie-back wall system is the solution. More specifically, foundation wall rotation is caused by water-logged, […]

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Sidewalk Leveling: Avoid Trip Hazards

05/15/2019

All Articles, Foundation Settlement and Sinking

Sidewalk Leveling: Avoid Trip Hazards We have all been there. You are walking out to your car in the driveway and all of a sudden you trip over your sidewalk. The concrete has begun to sink and the lip of the next slab catches your toe. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, tripping […]

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