Buying a house is a big step. Whether you have experience with buying homes or are a first-time buyer, it’s a big undertaking. There can be all kinds of issues you are taking on and not even know it. read more

It’s no secret that concrete will expand and contract according to the weather. When you add moisture to the fray, it can end up causing a lot of damage. It’s also common knowledge that concrete has cracks, holes, and often, hidden pockets or gaps. These occur naturally but when you add extreme weather, they can only get worse. There is always going to be moisture around your foundation, which can get in these openings. Once the cold weather comes, it can freeze the water that is found in your foundation, freeze the water or moisture that has seeped into the cracks, and make these problems much bigger. read more

Our crawl spaces are not usually at the forefront of our minds. But they need to be checked on from time to time. If there are problems with your crawl space that go unnoticed, they will eventually become larger problems. read more

If you are considering selling your home, did you know the foundation will have a major effect on the price? It will. If your home’s foundation is damaged, you will need to either get it fixed or factor it into your asking price. read more

Most of us don’t think much about the foundation of our home. At least, not until we have to. The foundation is what keeps your home in place, so if there is a problem with the foundation, there are going to be problems with the rest of the home, too. If you see problems or even suspect there might be something wrong, you need to contact a professional foundation contractor right away to have it repaired. Even a small problem can have a big effect on the rest of the house. read more

Buying a new home is an exciting time in your life. But, before you sign on the dotted line, you should have all aspects of the home inspected on your own. read more

If are buying an older home or if you have inherited an older family home, there can be problems with them. In particular, if they have been left unattended for a long period of time. One of the biggest concerns for older homes is the foundation. This is what is keeping the entire home in place. If there are structural problems with the foundation, it will affect the entire house. read more

Most of us are not experts on foundation repair. It can be a bit intimidating to get help in for repairs. It can be more difficult to find the right company to do the work. Get a few questions ready beforehand to ask when you are looking for a foundation repair contractor. These will help you narrow the field of companies you want to hire for the repairs. read more