Wondering how to fix a sticking door caused by foundation settlement? Differential foundation settlement is a common cause of sticking doors because settlement throws everything out of plumb. This results in things like uneven floors and doors that don’t open or close easily – or sometimes at all! If you have a sticking door, it’s[...]
Are you looking for the most common signs of foundation issues? If so, don’t hit that back button because you’ve landed on the right page. In this article, we’re going to go over the 10 most common signs of foundation issues, the most common causes of foundation issues, foundation repair methods, and more. 10 Common[...]
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a leaning chimney is serious. It almost certainly means there’s a problem either with the foundation under the chimney or the foundation under your house. Most chimneys are built with their very own foundation underneath. Therefore, you don’t want to ignore a leaning chimney. But,[...]
Expansive soil is one of the leading causes of foundation problems we see here in California. (Poor soil compaction and improper drainage around the foundation are other leading causes.) In this article, you’ll learn what expansive soil is, how it can affect foundations, steps you can take to avoid issues with expansive soil, and more.[...]
Wondering how long does it take for a house to settle? If so, don’t hit that back button because that’s what we’re going to talk about in this article. We’ll go over foundation settlement, the two types of settlement, what causes settlement, repair methods for settlement, and more. But first, let’s answer the question: How Long[...]
