Is it dangerous to live in a house with a bad foundation
Many of our clients who are homeowners in the Greater Los Angeles region often ask us, is living with a damaged home foundation dangerous? The answer is that while minor foundation damage, like small cracks, may not be an immediate health and safety hazard, more major damage such as large cracks, or a shifting or sinking foundation, should indeed be causes for immediate concern!
What are the main causes of foundation failure
If you are wondering what is the main cause of foundation damage for Los Angeles homes, it is the soil composition in our region, which, combined with our alternating rainy-then-dry seasons, as well as our frequent earthquakes, can often lead to serious structural problems in a home’s foundation. And so, if you live in an older Los Angeles home, its foundation is especially vulnerable to moisture, soil settlement, and seismic activity, which can compromise your home’s stability and in turn, threaten the health and safety of its inhabitants! If your home’s floors are sagging or sloping, or if your ceilings, walls, or floors are leaning or cracking, your foundation may be in serious trouble!
Can I replace the foundation of my home
Yes, definitely, replacing a deteriorating foundation can give your home a fresh start and all the support it needs! During your home’s foundation replacement project, your foundation contractors will support the structure so that the soil around the home can be excavated, and they will then break down and remove your home’s old foundation. At that point, new concrete will be poured for a new foundation, which will then be allowed to dry and “cure”. Please note that this type of work must only be undertaken by experienced foundation repair and replacement professionals such as the ones at Weinstein Construction, as this is by no means a simple job!
If this type of a project is not done right, it can severely damage the home above! The good news is that Weinstein Construction’s crews have over 45 years of experience with full or partial foundation replacement! Once this work is done, your home will have the support it needs to protect you and your family!
How much does it cost to replace a home foundation
If you are asking what is the cost of replacing a home’s foundation, that’s an excellent question! Replacing a foundation under an existing house is a job that should be done only by knowledgeable specialists, but even so, the cost of temporarily shoring up a house and replacing its foundation is actually more affordable than you may initially think!
Industry estimates are that a home foundation replacement generally runs about 5 to 10% of the value of the home. If you think that’s expensive, think of it this way: the cost to replace an unsafe foundation is always going to be less than the cost of repairing the severe damage that can happen to your home during an earthquake or a mudslide, if your foundation is not doing its job! Fortunately, Weinstein Construction’s foundation repair and replacement professionals are very experienced at helping homeowners diagnose and solve foundation issues. We always work with homeowners to find the best and most affordable methods to replace a damaged foundation, and doing so even while the occupants are still living at the home!
How long does it take to replace a home foundation
Most of our clients wants their projects to be done quickly, and so we anticipate that you are wondering, how long does it take to replace a foundation? Well, typically, replacing a small home’s foundation may take a week or so, while replacing a large home’s foundation may take a few weeks. It can be difficult to estimate the time to replace a foundation without seeing the home in question, and so the best thing you can do is give the foundation experts at Weinstein Construction a call and have them inspect your home’s foundation and give you a free, no obligation cost and time estimate to do this work!
All owners of older homes, especially those built in the 1950s and earlier, should inspect their foundations! Don’t take a chance with the safety of your home and your loved ones, call the professionals at Weinstein Construction today at (818) 855-5752 for a free inspection and review of all your foundation needs!
