Why does a home foundation sink
Your Los Angeles home is likely constructed on shifting soil that doesn’t fare well under our current climate conditions and our frequent earthquake activity. Some of the most common causes that cause a foundation to settle and sink include poor drainage around the foundation, which saturates the concrete and makes it brittle, as well as the frequent seismic activity that affects our region. As we discuss such issues with our Los Angeles-based clients, we help them understand that it is imperative for them to remain vigilant about the health of their home’s foundation!
At this point, you are probably wondering: how do I remain vigilant? Well, the answer is that you seek out periodic, professional inspections of your home, to determine whether or not this most valuable property is in fact sinking or settling under its own weight. As a Los Angeles homeowner, you’ve probably heard this before: your home is your most valuable investment, so take care of its health!
How do you test the foundation of a house in Los Angeles
Home foundation inspections for homeowners in Los Angeles are typically completely free of charge! Most contractors who do this work, for example, the ones at Weinstein Construction, will not charge you a penny to inspect your home and provide you with a report on the health of its foundation, and this is one area where you as a homeowner can he proactive and stop small issues from becoming large ones!
What are signs of home foundation issues
If you are wondering how to tell if your foundation needs repair, take a look at the list of questions below. If you can answer “Yes” to any one of the questions below, you must investigate the cause!
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If you answer “yes” to any one of the above issues, this could mean your home is experiencing serious structural problems caused by dry seasons followed by heavy rains, or even worse, seismic activity which can cause your home’s foundation to fail, pulling the house to one side or another, warping, cracking, and destroying the home’s structure in the process.
At what point does a foundation need to be replaced
If you are like some homeowners we know, you may be wondering: how long can a damaged foundation last before I really need to take care of it? Well, we can tell you that it’s typically not very long! One thing is for sure: the longer you wait to fix the problem, the worse it will get, and the worse it will get, the more expensive it will be to fix. Fortunately, quick action in the form of house leveling and adjustment can save the day!
Is it worth fixing the foundation of a house
If you are asking if it is worth fixing a home’s damaged foundation, the answer is absolutely yes! One type of foundation repair is house leveling, which is the process of lifting and leveling a settled section of home and getting it back into the same position it was before it moved. Although the process for leveling a house is a bit different depending on the type of foundation it sits upon, the end result is always the same: making the home a safer place to live by fixing unsightly floors, cracked walls, and warped doorways and window frames!
Because homes are so large and heavy, house leveling must only be done by licensed professionals such as the ones at Weinstein Construction Company. Any sloppy work on this type of a project can damage and devalue your valuable property. Weinstein Construction’s professionals can lift up the house away from its foundation, add concrete piers and wood posts for support, and supply French drain installation to move moisture away from your home. Once this has been done, your home’s floor is adjusted so that it is level to the foundation.
Is it expensive to level a house
Actually, many homes don’t require much work to get them level and the costs are quite affordable at about 1% – 2% of a home’s average value! And if you are wondering how log it takes to level a house, we can say that a typical job takes only a few days and the homeowner can typically remain inside the property throughout this process! At the end of the day, it will ALWAYS be much cheaper and quicker to level the house, rather than pay for repairing damage that can result if the structure is not level.
If my home needs leveling, could it have other problems as well
A good question that knowledgeable homeowners typically ask us, is whether a home that needs leveling, also has other underlying problems as well? The answer is that sometimes, when a home is experiencing the issues described above (e.g., squeaky floors, sticking windows and doors, etc.) the home may also need additional help from basement waterproofing companies and drain contractors who can offer services related to basement waterproofing, leaky basement repair, basement wall sealing, basement wall cracks repair, and foundation crack repair.
The good news is that the professionals at Weinstein Construction will have the right solution for you, at a price you can afford! We are seismic retrofitting and house leveling experts so call us today at (800) 862-6582 for a free inspection and review of all your house leveling needs.
