September 2012

3 Factors to Consider – Symptoms, Methods, and Costs of Foundation Repair

Homeowners understand that there will be things that need repair around their house as time goes by. Painting, updating appliances, replacing fixtures – these are all regularly anticipated by homeowners. However, once an appraisal is done and a home is purchased, most homeowners don’t think much about having to repair their foundation. In fact, they […]

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Concrete Pressed Piles broken during Hydraulic Installation

Foundation Repair Methods – The Problem with Pressed Pilings

There are several methods of foundation repair, and many companies use a method called Pressed Pilings or Pressed Piles. Pressed Pilings, with or without Inserts, can be done with concrete or steel cylinders. This method is common because it is significantly cheaper to install than the Bell Bottom Pier method. This raises their profit margin,

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Exterior bricks cracked as shown in this Pearland house when the concrete slab foundation moved.

4 Key Questions You Should Ask of a Foundation Repair Company

Before you sign the contract with a contractor to repair your foundation, there are some critical questions you should ask in order to be assured that you are choosing a professional company that will deliver the most reliable and proven repairs for your home’s foundation. There are others, too, but start with these four critical

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Engineering and Foundation Repair

Trusting your home to a foundation repair company requires a great deal of confidence in the company you hire to do the work. This confidence comes much easier if you have done your research and understand the technical side of how your foundation will be repaired – specifically, the engineering aspect of it. Because so

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