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Front Steps and Front Stoops are a common problem in the foundation repair world. Often the front stoops, stairs or porches are built directly on fill dirt (mostly uncompacted) right outside the footprint of the home. Over time these can settle as the soils consolidate. How do you fix settling front steps? Polyurethane injection Mudjacking […]
How much does a typical foundation repair cost? The short answer is – it depends. This seems like an easy way to get out of the question but it really does depend on the type of repair. Here is a list of some of the common foundation repairs in Atlanta and a range of typical […]
If you have a basement taking on water, first look to find your foundation drain. Second, see if they are free and clear. Third, check to see if they are lower than the interior slab of your basement. Foundation drain problems are a big reason why basements leak. This video shows a foundation drain issue […]
Chances are you came across this page because you have a crack in your foundation and need to know what to do about it. The first thing I suggest is figure out IF you need to anything about it. Buyer Beware – there are companies out there that will try to sell you something if […]
It may be a hairline crack in your basement wall that worries you or it could be a large crack that was hidden behind sheet rock, but either way you could be looking at one of the more common problems in residential foundation failure. We are often called out to see a block wall that […]
During 2013, Atlanta received over 66 inches of rain. The 30 year average is less than 50 inches of rain. This can make for significant water issues for basements. One of the biggest problems in a basement is water seeping or leaking through a crack in the poured basement wall. This looks much like the […]
The top 5 foundation repair issues in the Atlanta area are: Bowing or Leaning Basement Walls Center Garage Column Settlement Leaning Chimneys Front Porches or Front Stoop Settlement Rear Corner of House Settlement The top 5 may change by city due to soil conditions and weather conditions. For instance – we do not have expansive […]
If you live in Atlanta or Georgia and you have a basement, there’s a good chance you will need to research basement wall repair. While there are common failures we see, some of those depend on the type of basement wall you have. Here are some of the most common issues by basement wall type: […]
One of the best options for homeowners to tackle the problem of a wet basement and water damage is by using a sump pump. A heavy duty sump pump in a sealed sump pit positioned in a home’s basement will sends water out to a more acceptable location, like a sloped lawn or a municipal […]
Garage Column settlement is a common problem, especially in the Greater Atlanta Metro area. Of all foundation repair problems, this one ranks in the top 3 yearly. The problem stems from the concentrated load on the column between two garage doors. Often this column is carrying so much load that it pushes the slab down […]
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