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Added Costs of Home Repair? Building Permits, Surcharges, and Fees

October 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

Maintenance and repairs are frustrating but necessary tasks that come with owning a home. It’s a hassle: arranging work schedules and juggling childcare so someone is home, trying to work from home despite the noise, and possibly dealing with a messy aftermath in...

Want a Lower Energy Bill? Insulation and Encapsulation Can Help

October 15, 2020 | 0 Comments

Even in the best of times, you don’t want to overpay for your utilities. In uncertain times, families desperately need a consistent budget. But with weather patterns becoming more extreme and unexpected each year, wildly fluctuating fuel prices, and an uncertain...

Do All Basement Walls Crack? Causes, Symptoms, and When to Worry.

October 8, 2020 | 0 Comments

Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our walkways and driveways. We use it to build bridges, retaining walls, dams, and even our homes. It’s everywhere and we rely on it heavily in everyday life. But...

Will My House Fall Down? 3 Things Homeowners Secretly Worry About

September 24, 2020 | 0 Comments

It’s natural for us to worry. It can be useful, even productive, if done in moderation. Worrying about what could happen helps us anticipate problems and brainstorm ways to resolve them. But too much worry can have a negative effect, not just our state of mind but...

Will Anchors Straighten a Basement Wall?

September 24, 2020 | 0 Comments

Walls in general are not meant to lean or curve. They should be solid, upright, and holding firm at a 90° angle from the floor. So if you have a wall in your home that doesn’t meet these criteria, you most likely have a problem. And if that problem wall is part of...

Why Do I Need Waterproofing if My Basement Has a Floor Drain?

September 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

Have you noticed water seeping into your basement? Have you been sweeping it into the drain that’s set into the floor? If you’re doing this every time it rains, it’s time to talk to a professional about waterproofing. You may be inclined to shrug off this advice;...

Is Your Home’s Foundation Built on an Earlier Home?

September 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

Recently, one or our project managers evaluated a home for settling issues. The homeowner had noticed the typical signs of a settling foundation: cracks in the drywall, sticking doors, etc. However, the cause of the settling was not so typical; the house in question...

Helical Piers and Push Piers: A Side by Side Comparison

September 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers. This was written for homeowners who had settling foundations and were unfamiliar with the repair methods. In this particular blog, I am speaking to those homeowners...

What is a Michigan Basement? Comparing Repair Methods to a Typical Basement.

September 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Have you ever gone into a basement, and noticed that there’s a concrete ledge all the way around the perimeter? It’s usually about 3 feet below from the ceiling, and the walls below it sometimes slope towards the center of the room. This is a “Michigan basement.” ...

Foundation Repair Methods Can Fix Retaining Walls & Freestanding Structures

September 3, 2020 | 0 Comments

Do you have a retaining wall on your property that is starting to crack and bow? Or a stately column at the end of your driveway that is beginning to lean? You’ve probably wondered who to call, or how these items can be repaired. We have the answers to these...

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