by Concrete Foundation | Feb 15, 2022 | Foundation Repair
We hear this all the time: what exactly does a home settling mean? As time moves on, a home will naturally sink lower in the ground, which then affects the foundation. The amount it settles and how the ground shifts around it also depends on the type of soil it’s...
by Concrete Foundation | Feb 13, 2022 | Basement Water Damage
With springtime flowers comes rainstorms and potentially hazardous snow melt in the right situations. Whether or not you’ve dealt with flooding in the past, it’s important to be prepared in the event of water intrusions. There are a couple key ways we can help...
by Concrete Foundation | Jan 10, 2022 | Foundation
Whether you’re buying a new or old home, the soil around it sets the trend for how your foundation progresses over time. In general, the most common soil types in the Midwest include: Sandy Soil. This type of soil handles moisture well and does not excessively expand...
by Concrete Foundation | Dec 15, 2021 | Foundation
While we’re all dealing with the snow and ice that comes with winter, your home’s foundation is also dealing with these frigid temperatures in its own way. Here are the most common issues we see during this time of year: Frozen Discharge Line In the sump pump system,...
by Concrete Foundation | Oct 12, 2021 | Foundation
In general, the real estate industry considers homes that are over 50 years old to be an “older home”. It’s normal for wear and tear to have affected some aspects of the home by then, and the foundation has most likely had its fair share of strains over the years....
