When it comes to foundation repairs, the situation can be scary. The foundation is the base of your home and without it, the structural integrity of your home is at risk. If you find that your foundation is in need of repair, you hire a professional for help. However, once the repair is completed, you notice the same issues again, such as cracked walls or ill-fitting doors. So, what happened? How can you know that a repair is successful?
There are several issues that can cause a foundation issue in the home over time. The climate, plumbing issues, poor soil compaction, and inadequate drainage near the foundation can all contribute to problems. As the homeowner, you may begin to notice changes on the exterior or interior of your home. Outside, brickwork may begin to have cracking. Inside, your flooring may start to become uneven or doorways are crooked. Windows may start to stick and not open or want to close properly. Cracks can also occur on the walls and within the foundation itself. When you start to notice issues, it is time to have the professionals on the job.

Inspection

When you notice foundation issues, a professional will need to come out and evaluate your property. Every home is different so while one might have an easy fix, another may require a structural engineer. Varying methods can be used to repair the home, including lifting the foundation, providing exterior soil excavation and more.
By working with experts in foundation repair, you can rest assured that your home will be repaired the right way from the very start. You won’t have to worry about the same issues once the repair is completed.
A repair company needs to provide not only foundation repair but also fix other areas of the home. New drywall may be required as well as repair to the door frames and windows in the home. The foundation is not the only area that needs to be tended to. If you only fix the foundation, any other issues you may be having will remain unchecked.

Same Problems

After foundation repairs are completed, you should not have to worry about any problems. However, if the same issues start happening again, such as new crack formations or doors won’t shut properly, then the problem was not handled correctly the first time.
This is why working with a reputable company is so important. You want to be able to rely on the professionals to repair the issue correctly the first time. This way, you do not have to pay more to have the problem looked at again or to have the interior of your home corrected yet again.
If you have found that your foundation is in need of repair, look for local experts. Do your homework to locate a team that knows what they are doing and can easily identify your foundation repair needs. By choosing a top-rated company, your home can be repaired in no time and foundation issues are taken care of properly.

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Meet Lance Davis

MEET LANCE DAVIS

Lance Davis is a third generation Concrete Contractor with over 10+ years experience in concrete repair and slabjacking. His company Davis & Sons Concrete has proudly served all of North Central Illinois, Rockford and the outer suburbs - and he would love to hear from you!

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