by Concrete Foundation | Sep 15, 2020 | Foundation, Foundation Repair
After a hot and rainy summer, the switch to winter begins a common damaging process in the Midwest: freeze thaw. As temperatures fluctuate, especially from summer to winter extremes, it causes the water trapped in the soil around your foundation to expand and...
by Concrete Foundation | Aug 13, 2020 | Foundation, Foundation Repair
It’s been a rainy summer here in the Midwest, and we’ve been inspecting a lot of homes that have unfortunately suffered from flooding. The good news: most of the time those water intrusion issues can be solved through expert foundation solutions. When we start an...
by Concrete Foundation | Jul 2, 2020 | Foundation, Foundation Repair
There are a lot of reasons why you’ll begin to see damage on your foundation: the house settling, the freeze-thaw effect, heavy rains, extreme drought, natural aging, and more. Because of that, it’s important to watch out for any changes in appearance such as cracks...
by Concrete Foundation | Jun 10, 2020 | Foundation
There are many reasons why a home’s foundation will start to deteriorate: age, weather, bad structure, etc. Whether you’re seeing this through visible damage or an increase in flooding issues, it’s never a good idea to ignore the problem. Letting it go unfixed could...
by Concrete Foundation | May 20, 2020 | Foundation, Foundation Repair
When a home’s foundation needs repair, homeowners might expect their family to be inconvenienced for a lengthy amount of time because they think the whole wall will have to be replaced. However, depending on the extent of the damage, that complete replacement won’t be...
by Concrete Foundation | Apr 24, 2020 | Foundation
As we enter spring, otherwise known as the thaw and rainy season, homeowners should be vigilant about checking their basement for any wet spots or flooding—especially as we all are spending a lot more time indoors. A damp basement gone unchecked can cause expensive...
