Want a Lower Energy Bill? Foundation Insulation and Encapsulation Can Help
It’s a universal truth that families need a consistent budget to manage their expenses. This is a challenging task, given […]
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Do All Basement Walls Crack? Causes, Symptoms, and When to Worry.
Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our society. We use […]
Will My House Fall Down? 3 Things Homeowners Secretly Worry About
It’s natural for us to worry. It can be useful, even productive, if done in moderation. Worrying about what could […]
Will Anchors Straighten a Basement Wall?
Originally posted 9/24/20, updated 12/15/22 Walls in general are not meant to lean or curve. They should be solid, upright, […]
Why Do I Need Waterproofing if My Basement Has a Floor Drain?
Have you noticed water seeping into your basement? Have you been sweeping it into the drain that’s set into the […]
Is Your Home’s Foundation Built on an Earlier Home?
Recently, one or our project managers evaluated a home for settling issues. The homeowner had noticed the typical signs of […]
Helical Piers and Push Piers: A Side by Side Comparison
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers. This was written for […]
What is a Michigan Basement? Comparing Repair Methods to a Typical Basement.
Have you ever gone into a basement, and noticed that there’s a concrete ledge all the way around the perimeter? […]
Foundation Repair Methods Can Fix Retaining Walls & Freestanding Structures
Do you have a retaining wall on your property that is starting to crack and bow? Or a stately column […]
Garage Floor Repair: How to Fix a Sinking or Settling Foundation
A garage is a significant selling point for a home, and there’s a good reason for that. Garages are incredibly […]
The 3 Best Waterproofing Companies in Northwestern Ohio
*Including Toledo, Lima, and Dayton If you’re reading this, we know that you’re interested in waterproofing your basement or crawlspace. […]
How Long Does Foundation Repair Last?
It depends. Yes, that’s a terrible answer. No one likes it. I don’t like writing it. But it’s accurate, because […]
How Do You Waterproof a Slab Foundation?
I think there’s a big difference between finding water in an unfinished basement and finding water in your bedroom closet. […]
Garage Foundation Repairs: What Are Your Options?
Before I write these articles, I spend a little time on Google. I like to see what information is available, […]
Deep Injection: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Stabilize a Foundation
While this blog is written for builders and contractors, the deep injection method also has practical applications in residential settings. […]
Sagging Floors: Answering Your Questions about Our Repair Methods
Floors are going to creak a little bit. That’s a natural side effect of the house settling, seasonal changes in […]
Can A Rusting Lintel Crack Your Foundation?
English is a strange language with some bizarre pronunciations. Cereal and serial are pronounced the same way. Read and reed […]
Does My Crawl Space Need a Vapor Barrier?
Originally posted 7/30/20; updated 12/15/22 At first glance, a vapor barrier may seem trivial. You don’t spend any significant time […]
The 3 Best Foundation Repair Companies in Northwestern Ohio*
*including Toledo, Lima, and Dayton If you’re reading this, you probably have some concerns about your home’s foundation. Whether you […]
Foundation Crack Repair: Epoxy is the Most Reliable Method
Originally posted 7/23/20, updated 12/15/22 Sometimes we find problems strictly by chance. Maybe you were weeding a flower bed and […]
