Get Your Foundation Repair from the Experts
Foundation repair is one of the key elements of home structural integrity. If you have a foundation concern, chances are you’re going to end up needing some element of foundation repair to get things back into shape. With high-quality foundation repair, you can have a home that’s just like new. Low-quality foundation repair can leave your home in shambles.
Clearly, it’s important to ensure you’ve gotten the best foundation repair out there. How do you make sure you’re only opting for high-quality foundation repair? It’s a good idea to know a little bit more about foundation repair as a whole and how it can benefit you. Here’s what you need to know so you can choose a high-quality foundation repair expert.
Common Foundation Problem Signs
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What’s at stake?
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Ignoring underlying foundation problems can cause irreversible damage
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Reduced home value could mean you risk losing as much as 30% of your asking price
Methods of Fixing Foundation Problems
How can you fix your foundation problems? Groundworks offers two main methods of fixing foundation concerns, with a variety of options that can help you permanently.
The first method of foundation repairs is wall repair and reinforcement. Specifically, this comes into play when you have a basement that’s having foundation concerns. That can often turn into bowed basement walls, which you may need to reinforce. Your local foundation repair professionals offer three different methods of wall repair and reinforcement in this situation.
If you’re thinking about the most effective ways to manage your basement walls, don’t just assume you can build an additional wall or add angled poles to hold your wall up. You need to make sure your basement walls actually have the strength and support they need to stand strong. These various fixes will help do just that.
- Foundation Repair and Reinforcement
Whether you have a basement or not, there may be times where your foundation itself has sinking or settling concerns. In this situation, you may need to boost the foundation from underneath. Your local foundation repair professionals provide multiple fixes to help you boost the actual foundation itself.
As you can see, these may have similar concepts, but they work best for different foundations and different problems. Every foundation is different, which means every foundation problem is different. When you have a problem with your foundation, you shouldn’t try to figure out the best fix on your own. Instead, you should call an expert that can give you information about the best fix for you.
FAQs About Foundation Repair
Foundation problems are not something that you can just leave alone. If you’re thinking about whether you can “keep an eye” on potential foundation problems, know that this will only make the problem worse. Your foundation problems won’t magically get better overnight. When you start to see the signs of foundation problems, that means you’ve caught the problem early, which is the ideal. It’s up to you to take the next step, which is to fix your foundation concerns proactively. When you do, you’ll avoid these problems turning into even more serious issues.
Foundation problems are pretty much always serious. Think about how you hear the word “foundation” used in your day to day life. Chances are, you hear the word “foundation” used to describe the basic building blocks of something. The same is true in a very literal sense in your home. Your home’s foundation is what ensures the safety and strength of every other element of the home. Without a strong, stable foundation, the rest of your home simply won’t function in its proper manner. That’s why it’s so important to fix every foundation problem as soon as you’ve uncovered it.
A foundation problem happens because of an underlying cause. It’s common for that underlying cause to be something related to the soil underneath the foundation, which can easily extend into the rest of the foundation. For example, if your foundation is settling because water is eroding the soil underneath the foundation, you may have excess water running through the soil on the property. That can also erode the soil underneath concrete in other areas of the property, leading to overarching foundation concerns you need to address.
If you love to handle DIY repairs, you might wonder whether or not you can just fix your foundation problems yourself. After all, you can probably do some painting, plastering, and even concrete pouring with products from your local big-box store. However, this isn’t the best option. Foundation problems run much deeper than the surface, and a DIY fix will only barely scratch that surface. Instead of trying to fix a problem and potentially making it worse, leave it to the experts from the start for the best result.
Foundation Repair Is Easier Than You’d Think with an Expert
One of the reasons many people worry about foundation repair is because they’re concerned it’ll be difficult. This is an understandable fear, but when you have the help of an expert, it’s not that scary. You can schedule your free inspection with Groundworks today and learn firsthand how important it is to have an expert along for the ride.
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If i had to do foundation repair on another home i would use AFS and request Joe and Jeremiah.
AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
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In February of 2021, water was seeping through my foundation My basement cinder blocks were leaking water. I contracted with Innovative Basement Authority to inspect and correct foundation issues. Innovative employees installed piers to correct…
Innovative Basement Authority
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We had a foundation repair done of 2 14 ft segments and the crew existing of Jacob C, David P, and Noah H were all super informative and helpful.
Tar Heel Basement Systems
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John Rice was personable, efficient, and helpful with foundation repair.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Our foundation repair work was completed more quickly than expected. Rafael Garcia Lopez, Luis Rivera, and Luis David Palma did an excellent job cleaning after the job. Supervisor, Moises Paz, sent photos and updates throughout the process so we…
JES Foundation Repair
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Alpha did a great job on my foundation repair..The guys were Brandon and Hunter for the inside work and Clint ,Garrett,and Hunter for the outside work..I highly recommend Alpha Foundations..JS
Alpha Foundations
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My home was in need of major foundation repair after extensive drought. Having met with multiple contractors for bids, Groundworks was by far the best experience. CJ immediately put me at ease, and was straight forward and honest with his…
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I can’t say enough great things about working with Foundation Recovery Systems. In particular, I worked with Gered and he was prompt, professional and very helpful. If you are looking for a foundation repair company I would recommend these folks. It…
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Matt Daily was informative, friendly, and very helpful in assisting me to understand my options for my foundation repair and basement waterproofing as a first time home owner. He was thorough and helped walk me through my options as well as assist…
Complete Basement Systems
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I expected a bigger crew to come out 2 guys Shane and Dominic where all that came out and they had the job done in 3 day no problem and I was happy with the work they did I would recommend them to anyone need foundation repair and piers put in and…
Innovative Basement Authority
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I couldn’t be happier to write this review. We met Joe Crossed at the Howard County Home Show; he scheduled an appointment to look at the crack in our basement wall. After the initial installation, the outside drain was not draining correctly. …
JES Foundation Repair
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All of the staff from Dave Bagley in sales to Derek Staley and Isiah Mckeown at installation. Very informative and respectful as well as gold at what they do. They will be my permanent “go to” crew for leveling and other concrete and foundation…
Innovative Basement Authority
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Excellent service from beginning to end. Joe Crossed, certified field inspector thoroughly inspected, measured and assessed the problem with our sinking foundation. He spent considerable time explaining the problems he found and provided the…
JES Foundation Repair
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Foundation repair ranks up there as one of the scariest home repairs for me. However, Michael Johnston, engineer for Tarheel Basement Systems, helped make it a painless process. He did a professional and thorough review of the foundation of this…
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I was very nervous getting the foundation repaired on my home, but the guys repairing my foundation were really great! Everyone was very friendly and professional, and Eddie Sanchez walked me through each step on everything going on. He and Mosie…
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My house underwent foundation repair. Everyone in the process was professional. I want to especially acknowledge the team who performed most of the work on a daily basis: Jose Lopez, Daniel Yacila, and Jesus Baires. These three gentlemen knew the…
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Very pleased with the foundation repairs done fully and promptly by Nick, Herman, and Leon. Looking forward to phase two next week to repair our front porch settlement issues.
BQ Basements and Concrete
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Last year we had the foundation repaired and a whole house dehumidifier installed and experienced great service. This year we had an excellent maintenance experience with Megan. Her thoroughness, communication, punctuality, and pleasantness made the…
JES Foundation Repair
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Even though your company could not fix our limestone foundation problem, Chris, the inspector, was very thorough and gave excellent advice as to how we should procede and valuable suggestions as to what we should do. Will definitely recommend your…
Foundation Recovery Systems
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The crew were so wonderful! I’ve had such problems with my basement that I finally had decided to do foundation repair work. Joshua, Ian, and Mark were kind, careful, and did wonderful work. It’s such a relief to have this done and be able to…
Foundation Repair of Western Colorado
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