Does foundation repair really work
If your foundation is damaged and you are wondering whether or not such damage can be repaired, the answer is yes! Many foundations can be repaired quite easily if the damage is not too extensive. For example, foundation cracks up to a ¼-inch wide can be filled with epoxy that solidifies and reconnects the two portions of the concrete foundation together. And foundation repair specialists can also increase the foundation’s structural strength by anchoring and sealing in-place steel rods.
How do you know if your foundation needs repair
Many of our clients ask us, how can I know if my foundation needs repair? While there are certain things you can do to check the health of your foundation, as discussed in our last blog, the most important for homeowners to know about foundation repair is that it’s important to catch any foundation issues early on, so that the damage doesn’t spread or get worse. If you catch foundation damage early, you may just need to repair a few cracks and improve the drainage around your house to funnel rainwater away from your property. Such early repairs to a damaged foundation, even a raised foundation, are not very costly, and can be taken care of for about 1% – 3% of the value of the home.
In comparison, waiting for damage to spread to the point where foundation repair is no longer an option can be a very costly mistake, as the cost of completely replacing a foundation can easily run 5% – 10% of the value of the home! In cases of severe damage, replacing the entire foundation is the only way to maintain the strength and sturdiness of a home. As such, all homeowners should keep in mind that if their home has a damaged foundation, early repairs of minor damage are always going to be quicker and cheaper than waiting for the damage to become more severe.
What happens if you don’t repair a damaged foundation
We recently had a client who asked us, what will happen if I don’t repair my home’s damaged foundation? Is it worth fixing the foundation? Well, we knew we had to include this question in our next blog, so that we can reiterate to all our blog readers how foundation repair in Los Angeles is an important safety issue! Damaged foundations do not do well during mudslides, flooding, or earthquakes, and homeowners who do not repair a damaged foundation can see it fall apart during a strong weather event or earthquake, which can cause the home to slide off its concrete slab and become a “total loss”!
Who can repair a home’s foundation
In case you are wondering who can repair your home’s foundation, the answer is that only qualified foundation repair and replacement specialists should be allowed to even get close to your home’s foundation! All foundation repair and foundation replacement jobs require specialized knowledge and when evaluating which foundation contractor to hire, be sure to check if they are bonded, licensed, and insured, which they must be!
The talented professionals at Weinstein Construction are specialists in Los Angeles foundation repair and foundation replacement. Our experienced crews can help all homeowners diagnose and resolve damage to foundations resulting from incompetent engineering, shoddy building practices, and the harmful effects of time, weather, and seismic activity. Our family-owned construction company has the competency and experience to help take care of all your foundation needs, and we bring the right tools and methodologies to do the job right, at a reasonable cost!
Weinstein Construction’s Los Angeles foundation repair crews will have the right solution for you! call Weinstein Construction today at (818) 855-5752 for a free inspection and review of your home’s foundation! We also offer basement foundation waterproofing, leaky basement repair, basement waterproofing, and we design and install French drain and drainage mitigation systems!
