Is Your Home Built On a Slab Foundation? Many homeowners choose to ignore slab foundation repair. The most often cited cause is financial worries. Unfortunately, completely ignoring a slab foundation problem can only worsen the situation in the long run. Precautions Safety precautions can be advantageous. Using gutters that divert water away from the foundation
Your Crawl Space & A Hurricane The importance of keeping your house safe from a hurricane or even a strong storm starts with keeping a tab on the news and the changing weather conditions. Preparation along with information will keep you from losing your home. It is impossible to save your house and belongings after
If your back yard looks like you have a lake front lot after a rain storm, then you’ve got drainage problems. Poor yard drainage can cause a variety of problems including foundation cracks, rotted siding, rot to wood structural components, mold in crawl spaces or in basements, erosion and migrating soil and mulch. How does
Many people underestimate the importance of their homes foundations. They certainly don’t stop to consider what would happen if the foundations were to be damaged by flood waters. Foundations – The Backbone of Your Home Imagine trying to function as a human being without a working backbone. This vital part of the anatomy is responsible
Landscaping that includes trees and shrubs can certainly add to the beauty of a home. But, builders don’t usually put much thought into the type or the location of trees or shrubs they plant around a house. Typically, trees and shrubs are planted too close to the house. When the house is new, the plants
When you are renovating a house, the foundation might be at the bottom of your list. A foundation that needs repair can lead to cracked walls, uneven doors, and problems throughout the interior of the entire house. By just patching over foundation problems now and not addressing the underlying problems, you may end up spending
A new construction house can be an exciting time when move-in day arrives. It’s clean and new and you are proud to call it your home. After a while a few cracks become noticeable; a stair-step crack that breaks a brick, block or solid concrete, horizontal cracks, wide cracks (the thickness of your fingernail or
Many people choose not to do anything for slab foundation repair even if the damage becomes increasingly noticeable. The most common reason for that is because they are worried about the cost. Ignoring a slab foundation problem will only make things worse over time. Preventive measures can be very helpful. Using gutters that channel water
Fall is the time of year to inspect and repair damage to your home before the winter is upon you. Labor Day is the unofficial sign that summer is over. In North Carolina, we will get many more hot days along with some chilly nights but it’s a great time to take a look at
A Simple DIY Test to Assess Your Foundation Cracks Foundation cracks can be concerning for homeowners, potentially leading to costly repairs, structural instability, and safety hazards. But how do you know if a crack in your foundation is serious? Experts use a simple trick to determine whether a crack requires immediate attention—and all you need