When you contact My Foundation Repairs to connect with a contractor, one of the first questions we’ll ask is: What type of foundation does your home have? It might seem like a simple question—but it plays a major role in diagnosing issues and choosing the right repair method. Not all foundations behave the same, and […]
Fixing Florida’s Sinkhole Problem Florida Sinkhole Repair In the news, we have all heard of the horrific and tragic sink hole in Seffner, Florida. But many do not understand what the cause of these formations or what can be done about them. Foundation repair techniques have been developed over the years that successfully deals with these […]
Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair: A Modern Fix for Bowing or Cracked Basement Walls When you think of carbon fiber, your mind probably jumps to race cars, airplanes, or even high-performance sports gear like fishing poles or golf clubs. But did you know this same advanced material is being used to fix cracked and bowing basement […]
Garage Column Settlement: Causes, Signs, and Repair Solutions Posted by Jonathan Maguire, Atlas Piers of Atlanta Garage column settlement is a very common issue around the Atlanta metro area. Garage Column settlement is one of the top 3 issues we see in foundation failures. So what is it, and how do you fix it? Garage […]
Do Pressed Concrete Piers Really Work for Foundation Repair? If you’re researching foundation repair, you’ve probably come across pressed concrete piers. They’re one of the most common solutions advertised by contractors—mainly because they’re fast and inexpensive to install. But do they actually work, and are they a good long-term fix for your home’s foundation? Let’s […]
Texas Foundation Repair and Soaker Hoses Watering your Foundation with Soaker Hoses It has been well established that foundation failures are widespread, especially in the state of Texas. Many experts claim that, in most cases, foundation failures are the result of an unregulated building industry, unskilled labor, and builders cutting corners for the sake of […]
How Slope Problems Around Your Home Can Damage Your Foundation (And What to Do About It) Spring rains and melting snow can reveal hidden issues with your foundation. One of the most common—and often overlooked—causes of foundation damage is poor soil slope around your home. Slope problems around your foundation can direct water toward your […]
Foundation Repair Methods – The Good and the Bad Understanding the positives and negatives of each foundation repair method will help with your decision when picking a foundation repair contractor. Some contractors advertise that they can put in every type of piering system whiles others concentrate on just one or two piering methods. The “jack […]