Our company works with homeowners everyday to diagnose their foundation issues and implement a permanent fix.<\/p>\n
Occasionally, we are called out to a home after a homeowner has tried to fix the problem themselves. This is NEVER a good idea. Problems with your home\u2019s foundation can affect safety and property value.<\/p>\n
Foundation problems are complicated.<\/strong><\/p>\n Like, really<\/em> complicated. Two cracks that look similar can be caused by two completely different issues \u2013 and require different fixes.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s just a short list of things a trained foundation repair contractor will consider when diagnosing issues:<\/p>\n Additionally, whether your home sits on a foundation slab, or has a crawlspace or basement impacts how the foundation can be repaired.<\/p>\n Foundation fixes require a trained crew with the proper equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you prepared to excavate under your home\u2019s foundation footing? If the answer is no \u2013 and it should be \u2013 call a professional.<\/p>\n Some foundation issues call for installing helical piers under the home to permanently anchor your home to load-bearing soil, or bedrock.<\/p>\n Other times, a wall anchor is necessary to keep your walls from caving in. This requires drilling a hole into the foundation wall by a trained professional.<\/p>\n