That’s not a statement any homeowner likes to hear. If you’re like most people, the first time you hear that statement about your house, visions of hundred-dollar bills floating out...
The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is foundation problems. They’re often big, time-consuming, and of course costly, but if you ignore them, they can cost you far...
While frequently overlooked, the foundation is the most crucial element of your home. Here are a few reasons why having a solid home foundation is important and why you should...
New homes all go through a phase where they settle, or sink into the ground due to the soil beneath compacting. Settlement is a natural, gravity-fueled process and is rarely...
Your foundation needs repairs, and like most homeowners, you may wonder, “How much will it cost?” Foundation repairs can be one of the most expensive forms of home repair, and...
In the 2009 Disney animated movie Up, retired balloon salesman Carl Fredrickson decides to lift his house to the skies. He ties thousands of balloons to the roof, lifting both...
If your foundation experiences settlement, you may have contacted a contractor who told you that you must stabilize your foundation piers. There are two kinds of piers used in foundation...
The sight of a crack in your foundation can be unnerving. You may wonder, “Is my foundation failing?” or “Do I have to fix this?” The good news is most...
If you live in Southern California, you know you’re living on shaky ground, and there’s not much you can do about that. When an earthquake hits, a lot more than...
It’s been said, “Foundation problems are like a toothache You know you’ve got one, and the longer you wait, the more it’s going to hurt, the damage will get worse...