What is That Basement Smell? A Guide to the Smells Emanating From Your Basement You open the door to your basement and notice an unpleasant smell emanating from down below. You try and place what it is in your head, but come up with zip, zero, nada! So what is that basement smell? Where is […]
IS FOUNDATION REPAIR COVERED BY INSURANCE When you find your house needs a foundation repair, it can often feel like a daunting task. Not only will it require loads of work, but it can also be a big hit to your bank account. That is why it is important to know if a foundation repair […]
Foundation Cracks: Are They Serious? If you have notice foundation cracks either from the outside or your home, or inside your basement or crawlspace, naturally you are very concerned. Your biggest question: It is serious? At My Foundation Repairs, we have a network of partner contractors that are available to provide you with a foundation […]
Helical Piers vs Push Piers: Which Foundation Repair Solution Is Best? If you’ve noticed foundation cracks, sticking windows, or uneven floors, you might be researching repair options. One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: What’s the difference between helical piers vs push piers? Both systems are designed to stabilize foundations, but they work […]
4 Things You Should Know About Foundation Repair Financing A Clearer Picture About Foundation Repair and Your Budget There is no escaping it, foundation repairs become necessary frequently for both homeowners and business owners. It is a part of ownership that problems arise and it is hard to plan for it most of the time. […]
New Constructions & Helical Piers Oftentimes, when we think of foundation repairs, we think of older foundations or worn-out basement floors. We may think of the soils beneath our foundation that are causing hydrostatic pressure. We may even be wondering why our doors and windows are sticking. However, on top of fixing already failed foundations, […]
How to Fix a Bowing Basement Wall Why This is One Repair Job You Shouldn’t Put Off If you take a look at a basement or foundation wall, chances are you will notice a few cracks. Concrete often will develop hairline cracks. If you notice that the wall is starting to bow inward at the […]
Common Problem: Leaning Beams and Posts A Closer Look at the Causes and Solutions If you have discovered leaning beams or posts in your crawlspace or basement, we understand that can be frightening. It is difficult to know how serious the issue is, and what needs to be done to fix it. At My Foundation […]
What Is Hydrostatic Pressure? Hydrostatic pressure occurs when underground soils begin to shift. Unfortunately, shifting soils beneath and around your home can cause many issues with your foundation. Why does this happen? To put it simply, excess rainfall causes the soils around your home to be saturated and leaves the water with nowhere to go. […]
What Crawlspace Repair Methods are Available? If You are Having Problems in Your Crawlspace, Here are Solutions You are most likely reading this because you have discovered that you are having problems in your crawlspace. Perhaps you have moisture or mold growth. Maybe you have noticed sagging floors. It could be simple, such as high […]