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Home Improvement: What Home Inspectors Look for in a Home’s Foundation

Written on February 3, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Every year, there are over 4 million home inspections done. Home inspections are often part of the home buying process. Professional home inspectors tour the home and check for safety and structural problems the house may have. A home inspection will...

Slabs and Piers: Common Types of Foundations and Their Pros & Cons

Written on February 3, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Did you know that the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans because it was built on a poor foundation? Getting the foundation of your home wrong may not become a world-famous mistake, but it can still be a serious problem! You don’t have to be an expert...

Sealing Your Foundation: Installing and Repairing a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

Written on January 27, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the repair will be. Most people think of roofs when they...

Standing Water in Crawl Space: Causes, Treatment and Dangers

Written on January 24, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

Water damage is one of the most costly and horrific issues that your home can face. Not only does water do damage to building materials that it comes in contact with, but it also creates a breeding ground for other issues as well. When thinking about...

Crawl Space Humidity 101: A Complete Guide to Crawl Space Moisture Control

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

A crawl space home foundation differs from a basement or slab. The typical crawl space has a dirt or gravel floor and isn’t tall enough for an adult when standing straight up. A crawl space raises the lowest habitable portion of the home above...

Everything Homeowners Need to Know About the Stack Effect

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

A third of American households struggle to pay off high energy bills. If you want to lower these expenses, energy conservation is a great place to start. But it can only do so much if your home suffers from the stack effect. The stack effect is a major...

7 House Settling Signs That May Indicate Problems With Your Foundation

Written on January 3, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

The US has a 64.1% home ownership rate as of the second quarter of 2019. For many of us, our home is our biggest investment. It supports our families, our treasures, and the hustle and bustle we call life. You may be surprised to know that many homes...

How Much is that Cracked Foundation Affecting Your Home Value?

Written on December 23, 2019. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Did you know that the average cost of a home in the United States is $200,000? While many different factors can interact with the overall value of your home, a cracked foundation may be playing a bigger role in the value of your home than you realize. That’s...

9 Tips for Getting Water Out of Your Crawl Space

Written on December 23, 2019. Posted in Crawl Space, Crawl Space Repair.

When your crawl space has water coming in, you need to act quickly. Crawl space water removal isn’t an easy task, but ignoring it is just going to lead to further problems, including mold growth and structural damage. But many of us aren’t...

Dangerous Crawl Space Mold: 8 Tips on How to Prevent it

Written on December 23, 2019. Posted in Crawl Space.

There are few words that strike fear in the heart of a homeowner as much as “mold.” Once mold has gained a foothold in your home, it can be incredibly difficult to get rid of. Unfortunately, the alternative—ignoring it and hoping that the...