For houses that need: Foundation repair, Pier and Beam leveling or Basement repair.
For houses that need: Foundation repair, Pier and Beam leveling or Basement repair.
These are some of the more popular questions.
When you see cracks in interior or exterior walls, doors or windows out of square or not operating properly (other than being broken) or feels like the floor is out of level.
Structural damages in the attic, roofing, or chimney are more hidden defects.
If you have any of these it's a great time to call a professional.
Depending on the state you live, expansive clay soils is the answer.
As the clay soil dries out and shrinks, the house settles along with the soil.
And when the clay soil rehydrates, it swells back up causing the house to lift back up.
Here are some causes for foundation failure.
The most common are: Excessive rains, poor drainage, drought, poor watering program, tree roots, plumbing/sprinkler leaks, underground springs. And for the pier and beam owners, add dry rot and termites to the list.
Chances are you will need an engineer. Every state, county and city are different with their rules and regulations. Some cities only require an engineer if the project is inside the city limits. Check with your local city permit office to be certain.
Most foundation repair contractors are at no cost to the homeowner. If you don't need foundation repairs, you don't need the expense of an engineer.
Depending on the design of the repair method changes the cost of the repair.
Repairs requiring minimal work: $1,000-$5,000
Repairs requiring quite a bit of work: $5,000-$15,000
There's a lot of work needed: $25,000 on up
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Every house can have its own problems and causes for needing foundation repair. A thorough evaluation determines the repair scope and cost.
Some insurance companies will pay for foundation repair if you have the endorsement on your homeowner's policy. If you have the endorsement, follow the protocol of the insurance company and all required criteria is met, they normally pay.
Many foundation repair companies offer inhouse financing or a finance option through a 3rd party bank.
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