Frequently Asked Questions

No, every foundation is different. Each structure needs to be assessed to find the best method of foundation repair for its particular problem and foundation type. 

Unless you have foundation coverage or can prove that a plumbing break caused the foundation issue, it is very unlikely that your insurance company will cover the cost of foundation repair. 

The severity of the foundation damage and the foundation repair method being used will determine the time needed to be spent on the project at hand. On average, block and base, or pier and beam foundation repair will take around 2 days, and slab foundation repair takes 2-4 days to complete.

No! If a foundation issue is left untreated, it will only get worse! If a foundation problem is detected, it needs to be addressed immediately or it will begin to cause cosmetic damage - or worse, structural damage- possibly resulting in a broken foundation depending on the severity of the issue and how quickly it progresses. 

Yes, we can tunnel under the foundation to install the pier systems and perform all foundation repair work from underneath the structure. This will eliminate foundation work being conducted on the interior and avoid concrete being broken on the inside of your home. This option is much more convenient when your home is in need of interior piers. 

No, you do not have to leave your home or business while foundation repair is being conducted. You will be properly informed of what is occurring and when to ensure safety hazards are avoided. 

The most common answer to this question is that foundation repair will actually increase the value of your home considering you will have a transferable foundation repair warranty. As most homes in the area have already had foundation repair or will need foundation repair, having the foundation repair already completed and covered under a warranty will help in most cases.

If your property is located within city limits, yes, your foundation repair contractor is required to pull a permit. If you are located outside of city limits within the county, no, a foundation repair permit is not required nor can one be obtained. 

Because every structure is different. Although most foundation settlement is due to the same reasons, it can impact each structure differently. Therefore, your neighbor's foundation may remain tolerant while your foundation could be severely effected. 

Yes, watering your foundation is good to do, but please note that watering your foundation will not stop foundation settlement from occurring, however, it may help slow the process. 

It is best to fix your foundation before selling. If you do, it will eliminate any potential conflict during the closing or selling of the property. 

Rule of thumb, we tell our friends to wait at least 3 weeks to allow the foundation and structure to properly settle into place before conducting any other home projects whether that be repairs, or remodels. 

Yes, having no gutters or drainage system can cause your foundation to settle or shift due to the presence of excess water. Often times- even with gutters in place- a French drain will be the best solution for preventing pooling water.

Often times a surface drain and grading of the yard will be the best solution to this problem. Grading the ground to divert water into collection boxes that are connected to pipes installed underground will remove the unwanted water. 

A French drain is perforated pipe surrounded with gravel- water will flood the gravel trench and enter the perforated pipe and be diverted away. A surface drain consists of collection boxes and solid pipe- water is collected by the boxes and diverted through the solid pipe.

The concrete patio may not have base beneath it. In order to prevent a concrete patio from shifting overtime, it's best to first lay a road base or sub-base before pouring the concrete. The base should be compacted to a 90% compaction rate with rebar placed at proper intervals. 

Yes, you can repair a broken patio or driveway by using epoxy injections and/or synthetic mud injections. However, the best method would be to tear out the broken area(s), find the source of the problem, excavate all unstable soil, install and compact sub-base, and pour new concrete. 

Yes, it is very important to disclose any foundation repair that you had done before the sell of your home. If you do not disclose this information, you may find yourself in some trouble.