What is Anchor Foundation Repair and When is it Used? Anchor Foundation Repair to Strengthen Your Home A foundation may need to be repaired if you have cracks in your foundation, windows and doors that do not close or fully lock, stair step cracks in brick lines, or the separation of caulk from the edges […]
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair For many homes, the foundation sits upon the soil underneath. Not so for pier and beam foundations. That means that while some of the same symptoms of foundation failure might exist in a pier and beam home, how they are fixed might be completely different. Pier and Beam Equals Crawl […]
Sloping Floors? Hairline Cracks? Time for House Leveling! Have you noticed that your home has sloping floors or that you have hairline cracks in your walls, floors, tiles, and drywall? These are all signs that you may have foundation problems. There are several reasons why a home may settle. Some of the most common reasons […]
Common Indoor/Outdoor Foundation Problems Indoor and Outdoor Foundation Problems to Watch For The causes of foundation problems are rarely a result of the structure of the design. Most damage is due to foundation soil that supports the structure. If you are a property owner, knowing the common warning signs can prevent most foundation issues and […]
What is Pier Foundation Repair? What are Foundation Piers? When are they used in Foundation Repair? Making sure foundation repairs are done by professionals who are experienced and use the best products available in the industry is important. My Foundation Repairs uses foundation repair products made by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the best underpinning products made […]
Why Foundation Crack Repair Kits Don’t Always Work As a homeowner, when you see a foundation crack it should not be ignored. Most homeowners first identify concrete cracks in their basement, either on walls or on the floor. These cracks will widen over time and result in water seepage or possibly loss of structural integrity. […]
House and Home Leveling: Not a DIY Job Everyone knows that you can easily find Do-it-Yourself videos all over the internet for anything you might ever need. From fixing your sink to playing an instrument, there are millions of them, and yes, they can help you fix or learn about something. The problem is, when […]
Concrete Pressed Piles: Why They Fail and What Homeowners Should Know If you’re researching foundation repair, you’ve probably come across concrete pressed piles, also called concrete cylinders or pressed concrete piers. They are commonly used across Texas, Oklahoma, and parts of the Midwest and are spreading into other regions. They’re popular for one reason: they’re […]
When you call My Foundation Repair to get in touch with one of our professional contractors, we will ask you what kind of foundation you have. You may wonder why we would ask that; after all, isn’t a foundation a foundation? Actually, it does matter, because there are different foundation repair methods used depending on […]
Be Your Own Inspector for Your Foundation Foundation Inspection and Foundation Failure Every home will eventually need a new roof, new paint, or routine cleaning. Homes are an expensive investment that requires routine maintenance. Every homeowner should take care of their investment as best as you can. At My Foundation Repairs, we can help you […]