Friday, April 20, 2018

A Look At Your Home Foundation Repair FAQs

If you find yourself with many questions about the home foundation repair process, that’s normal. The things that concern you the most are the ones you want to ensure you are settled on. For instance, the stability and overall safety of your home is significantly dependent on the state of your foundation. This post will shed light on some of the questions homeowners commonly have about foundation repair.

How much does it cost to redo the foundation of a house?

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Home foundation repair is done in different ways depending on the kind of foundation you have and the extent of the damage. For that reason, you need to know a number of things before starting to think about the cost of redoing the foundation. The following post describes how you can determine if your foundation is in good condition, and the signs of foundation problems to look out for:

How To Spot The Signs of Foundation Problems

Here are four tell-tale signs of possible foundation problems that you should look out for during home inspection:

Crumbling, Cracking or Compromised Foundation

Always start your routine property inspection with the foundation itself.

Built to last, the foundation must never show any noticeable signs of compromise on the structure’s integrity, such as:

  • Hairline cracks and fractures whether horizontal, vertical or zigzagging
  • Gaps or raptures
  • Sagging, sloping or buckling of foundation walls or floors

Flaking or crumbling of the concrete. Read more at Leak Trackers…

The cost of redoing your home’s foundation will be determined by several factors. Your foundation repair contractor should advise further on the specifics for your home.

How much does it cost to repair a crawl space foundation?

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Since there are different types of foundations with different structures, the cost of repairing a specific foundation will likely be unique to it. Crawl space foundations are predisposed to some level of damage. The following post explains what you need to know about them and how to determine the total repair cost:

CRAWL SPACE WOOD ROT REPAIR

If you notice signs of a settling crawl space or sagging beams and posts, you may be dealing with a crawl space moisture issue. Excess moisture and humidity in the crawl space leads to a whole host of issues, and can even cause structural damage to your home. Moisture is a common problem in crawl spaces and is usually the result of pooling water around your foundation or of a higher-than-normal moisture content in the soil around the foundation. This leads to leakage and water seepage that can result in a damp or wet crawl space. Read more at Matthews Waterproofing Services…

How much does it cost to repair a pier and beam foundation?

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Just like with other types of foundations, a pier and beam foundation has a unique design and can experience damage that needs to be dealt with in a particular way. The cost will largely be determined by the extent of the damage. The following post explains some issues involved in pier and beam foundation that may help to determine the cost:

To start, there are warning signs of pier and beam foundation issues. The most common sign of an issue with your pier and beam foundation is flooring problems. By this we mean, bowing, sinking, slanting, and even gaps. Other damage to your floors can be visible too. Nonetheless, warning signs are not limited by flooring.

These are the signs to watch out for; signs that mean your foundation needs repairing:

  • Doors are hard to shut or open
  • Windows stick when attempting to close or open them
  • There are interior cracks in your sheetrock, drywall, or other wall finish
  • Your floors are sagging
  • You have cracked tiles

Your wooden floors have gaps Read more at Vak Benitez…

In a nutshell, you need to determine the kind of foundation you have and the extent of damage your foundation has experienced. With this information, you can then find out what the cost will be from a foundation repair contractor near you.

If you’re in Carrollton, TX and you need the services of professional residential foundation contractors, do not hesitate to call us at G.L. Hunt. Call us at (469) 521-9472 to get a free estimate, and access amazing financing opportunities and discount programs.

Check out the full story here: A Look At Your Home Foundation Repair FAQs

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