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Residential Foundation Repair
Tue 09 Jan 2007 - 11:19
Residential Foundation Repair
By Ken Marlborough
One of the worse problems a homeowner can experience is damage to the foundation of their home. This type of problem can be very expensive in the long run, not to mention very inconvenient for you and your family. Sadly, this is a very common problem for homeowners whose homes are constructed on clay soil.
How to find out if you have foundation problems
If you suspect that you may have a potential problem with your foundation you should immediately have a plumber come in and inspect your pipes and sewer lines for leaks. The results you get from these inspections will be very helpful to any foundation specialists you may hire to look into your situation.
Calling several foundation repair specialists to inspect your home will be your next step. These specialists will look into contributing factors to potential cracks, as well as interior measurements. Once they have completed their inspection they will then give you a report of their findings you will be able to understand, as well as estimates for the cost of repair.
How to repair the problem
You should never attempt to fix foundation damage on your own. These types of problems should always be left to professionals who are specially trained to handle these types of situations.
Upgrading the support structure of your home is the only way to fix foundation problems. The type of support you will use will depend on many different factors. You will use different support structures with different types of soils. The depth of the support piers will also depend on the type of soil that is underneath your home. These piers come in many different sizes and length. It will be your job to hire a contractor that will know which type to use for your specific situation. In any case, you should never rely on the opinion of one source. Asking for a second opinion from a professional engineer will prove to be very beneficial for you.
Foundation Repair provides detailed information on Foundation Repair, Concrete Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair Costs, Foundation Leak Repair and more. Foundation Repair is affiliated with Fine Home Buildings.
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