Sunday, May 29, 2016

Hiring Foundation Repair After Noticing Cracks In The Basement Flooring

Lately, we've noticed an unsettling in our house with some of the flooring starting to buckle in areas. At first we didn't think much of it until my wife started seeing cracks in the basement floor. I knew from experience that the foundation most likely had some type of problems, but until we get a professional inspection we won't know for sure. 

We hired a foundation repair Austin Texas company to inspect the property to determine the extent of the damage. It turns out that there was a lot of water damage which caused the foundation to crack, then freeze in the winter. The frozen water caused the damage and now we're looking at hefty bill to get it all fixed.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Companies Can Help

The foundation of a home is very important of course, and with other types of foundations being used these days, people are leery of pier and beam foundations. 

A home with a pier and beam foundation, however, is a nice home if well maintained. 

I used to think that if the foundation was messing up that the home would be lost, but there are many ways to pier and beam foundation repair Austin TX can be done.

Of course, if the home stands condemned, it stands condemned. If the termites have all moved in and taken up residence, it might be a lost cause. Water damage can also wreak havoc on a wooden pier and beam foundation. You do have to watch, and if you're purchasing a home, you want to have it inspected thoroughly. What type of shape is your home's foundation in? 

If you are in need of pier and beam foundation repair specialists, then there are companies that have been in business for years doing this type of work. All you have to do is reach out to one of them to get them to come out to your home and do an assessment of the damages. Don't ever think that it's too much and dismiss a home until the professionals have had a chance to take a look and provide you with a quote. You might be surprised. 

At the same time, don't ever buy a home that needs pier and beam foundation repair until you know the extent of the damages. Of course, it's not just about the costs, as there are different techniques used. You want quality work done, and you want the repairs to last for as long as you have the home. Make financial sense of the investment and get that foundation repaired.