Everyone wants a house that stands strong. Discuss maintaining, repairing, and inspecting foundations to prevent structural issues. Share tips on waterproofing, cracks, and hiring the right professionals.
- by systemEveryone wants a house that stands strong. Discuss maintaining, repairing, and inspecting foundations to prevent structural issues. Share tips on waterproofing, cracks, and hiring the right professionals. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by beverlyandericWe squeegee the snow off the garage floor after it falls off our cars' wheel wells, but the floor always seems wet. There is a lovely puddle right where I stand to help my son into his carseat. My son's feet get wet and dirty, and then he drags his shoes or boots across the […]
- by tanya.l.sheltonWe believe there has been some shifting of our foundation, and there are now cracks in the woodwork and ceiling. We are wanting to get someone to come out and take a look at the foundation to check for problems as well as give estimates on repairs. I would appreciate any recommendations you may have. […]
- by LoveMyFamilyOf3We need to get our basement waterproofed before we can do any work towards finishing it (ultimately our goal is to finish it and get licensed for daycare in it). Anyway, I would love some information about what technique you do or don't recommend, also, what company you do or don't recommend. 2 posts – […]
- by tgouvionCan anyone recommend a contractor in Orange County who has experience repairing a raised foundation? We are looking to have it fixed asap before the rainy season and before baby #3 arrives. Thanks so much! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by hbb_buchananWe have a gravel driveway right now, but are looking for a reputable cement person to give us an estimate & possibly pour the driveway. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by sharonjacPlease help. I am separated from my husband for 1 1/2 years now. He refuses to be of any help regarding this issue. Our home had foundation problems back in 2001. The company that did the repairs placed piers along the front and part of one side of the home (according to a diagram that […]
- by charlenyaI am planning to buy one house in Plano TX. However, this house had foundation repaired in 1994 and no warranty available right now. The repairs were in the north east and southwest corners. The inspector found there are stress cracks in brick veneer, interior drywalls and ceilings. Specially in rooms in southeast and northwest […]
- by ctsimbergMy ceiling has a LONG crack, right in the middle. There's no attic or floor above it. The house is 11 years old, and we've lived here for three years. It was inspected when we bought it. Any ideas on what might cause it? My best guess is a foundation problem. Any ideas on what […]
- by beavis_droginCan anyone recommend a good structural engineer who can give us a report on our pier and beam house in Irving? I found one other recommendation on here, but he's in Richardson and the post was from 2007, so I'd like to have another option just in case. 1 post – 1 participant Read full […]
- by marsdogI have no idea who to call to help with this situation. My backyard floods on the eastside of the property everytime it rains. I have had up to 2 feet of water at times! Well now the basement wall along the east side of the build is seeping water into the basement. It looks […]
- by A.LI just recently realized that we have a significant amount of water coming in through cracks in our cement block basement walls when it rains. Does anyone have any experience on the best way to fix this? I've been looking into the Basement Systems waterproofing, but it's all very confusing to me. My husband doesn't […]
- by Diane_QI am starting to buy real estate, fix them up and then re-sell them. I have many resources, but still seem to be lacking a solid and reasonably priced bricklayer. I have an opportunity underway right now that may need quite a bit of brick work. White mold/fungus like substance growing on brick – visible […]
- by washumicheleMy house has a lower elevation than my neighbors and the sump pump runs a lot. Looking for someone to help me determine if second sump pump should be put in and/or what other options I may have. Michele 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by lauriebarkdollI live in an older home with a cinder block foundation. It has been leaking pretty bad lately, and would like some recommedations about local companies that repair leaky basements, because I would rather not just cold call someone without a referal. Has any one had a good experience with anyone who fixes this problem?? […]
- by MammaSHi mamas. I am looking for a referral. Our house is on the alley and the city grated the alley so that all the water runs into our house. There is a foot gap where all the water sits and runs into our basement. The city's "fix" hasn't worked, and it's three months plus later. […]
- by Linda_EAnyone know of a reliable company to use for repair and waterproofing! I need to call for estimates I think ASAP! Please help! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by danchibby3We have never had this happen til this winter, but now has happened 2 times. We wonder if we have a cracked foundation? This stresses me out. so far we have just used a shop vac and pumped out of vent into the tub, takes ours and it is awful. Luckily we have caught it […]
- by Amy_H3We are finding more and more cracks within our home and anticipate the need of foundation review and repair. Can anyone recommend a good, reputable, financially reasonable Foundation Company? Thank you! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by zmkassamA little while ago I noticed a hairline crack in my floor tile, in my master bathroom, running across from my walk-in shower to the cabinet across from the shower. Today the people who had put down the tile four years ago came out and pulled the tile out to replace it. Sure enough there […]