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Home Maintenance Tip: Clean Your Gutters to Protect Your Foundation
Posted on February 22, 2014

You may be wondering what your gutters have to do with your foundation. Gutter function to direct rain water from the roof to downspouts that discharge the water away from the house foundation. When gutters are full of leaves and other debris, rain water from the roof can’t enter the gutters. Instead, rain water running

Foundation Issues Found When Renovating a House
Posted on January 28, 2014

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

Foundation Problems with a New Construction House
Posted on January 21, 2014

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

Protect your foundation by waterproofing
Posted on January 09, 2014

Incursion by surface water is one of the most costly repairs a homeowner can face, and the vast majority of time an insurance company will deny this type of damage. In the current fluctuating climate and with the threat of flooding, heavy rains, and sinkholes in the news on a daily basis, there has never

Leaning Chimney Can Cause a Problem for Santa
Posted on November 29, 2013

of year when family and friends gather, share stories, and pass out presents. We parents know it’s a fun time to keep the Santa spirit alive in our children. To witness the miracle of wonder on their faces as we share stories of Santa coming down the leaning chimney at night to pass out presents.

Slab Foundation Problems in Raleigh NC
Posted on November 04, 2013

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 Home Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home’s Foundation
Posted on October 22, 2013

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

How a Coin Can Determine if Foundation Repair is Needed
Posted on October 08, 2013

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

Basement Repair and Wall Stabilization
Posted on September 05, 2013

Home improvement has come a long way over the last several decades, and this is true for every aspect of our homes. From roofing to insulation to basement repair and wall stabilization, the tools and upgrades available are drastically different than they were for our parents. Older block foundations are particularly inferior to their newer

Leaning Retaining Wall
Posted on August 26, 2013

Having a leaning retaining wall on your property is something that most homeowners aren’t equipped to handle. The damages are sure to be expensive, and the wall seems to be moving further out every day. Well, it’s actually moving every rain. That’s right; water is the likely culprit. Backfill soil is notorious for expanding and