Homeownership can be challenging and stressful – especially when it comes to basement repairs. If you have notices that your basement walls are bowing or cracking, do not delay in seeking a solution – no matter how overwhelming it might feel in the moment. Bowed walls are a symptom of a potential bigger problem that […]
When the rain starts coming down outside, you want to be able to feel safe and secure inside your home. But if your home does not respond well to a downpour or melting snow, it can make you feel anxious when you see rain or a thunderstorm in the weather forecast. The good news is, […]
It is pretty easy to spot when you have bowed walls in your foundation. The most common indications of bowed walls are stair-step crack and water leaks. A stair-step crack happens when cracks develop on the seams or joins between concrete blocks in basement walls creating a “stair-step crack.” These cracks begin and bowed walls […]
When you are in your home, you should be able to breathe clean and safe air. There are many temporary solutions that you can purchase and install in your home, but the best solution is to stop the problem at the source. By attending and treating your crawl space, you can maintain a good air […]
When you see cracks forming in the walls or floors of your basement, it can feel overwhelming and scary. How dire are these cracks and what can you do to lessen the damage? The truth is that there is not a “quick fix” when it comes to basement foundation crack repair. Let’s take a look […]
Much like doctors provide regular physicals to maintain a healthy body, it requires and expert to ensure the health of your home’s foundation is maintained. An inspection takes a comprehensive look at everything from floors, windows, doors, and ceilings. Foundation issues can show signs all throughout the house, here are 9 areas to look for […]
Imagine sitting in your basement recreation room and you notice that the wall doesn’t seem to be exactly straight up and down? You may not think too much about it, but should you? You could have bowing basement walls. It may be time to assess the damage and see what you can do to fix […]
Have you noticed that the floors of your home appear uneven? Structural problems, such as sagging beams, settling columns, or fatigued floor joists, are all too common in a crawlspace. When the support beams of your home are exposed to moisture in the crawl space, these issues tend to arise. Sagging beams and floor joists […]
What is crawl space encapsulation? Crawl space encapsulation is the addition of a heavy-duty moisture barrier to the floor of your crawl space, sealed foundation vents, insulated walls, and a crawl space dehumidifier. Due to the damp and humid environment, crawl spaces often face a multitude of problems such as sagging floors, mold growth, and […]
If your home has a crawl space, one of your primary concerns is the development of crawl space mold. Unfortunately, crawl spaces rarely receive a lot of attention. They are dark, moist environments that we seldom enter; however, with the addition of slight excess moisture, they can become a breeding ground for mold. Usually, the […]
