Will your foundation be able to support a second story?

• <div><p>Most single-story homes don't have foundations strong enough to support a second story, but they can be reinforced for an addition. A structural engineer can assess your foundation and what needs to be done to get it ready. They'll look at any cracks or unevenness in your current foundation and consider any special framing or beams your home needs, especially if it’s in a high-wind or hurricane area.</p><p>“To support a second story, many structural engineers will require that you install additional concrete piers in the crawlspace,” says Tschudi. “This involves hand excavating, pouring a large concrete footing—usually with specially coated rebar—and then building concrete piers right up to the girders.”</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Brandon and his team did an amazing job fixing my foundation issue. I?ve used Foundation First multiple times, and every time they go above and beyond to ensure everything is done perfectly. Highly recommend!
Foundation 1st, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
This company has one option for repairs to foundations and as a result was by far the most expensive. This is fine if you need that extensive of a repair, we do not.
Everdry Waterproofing of Louisville
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Reviewed in July 2015
We have a crack in the foundation that needs repaired. K&G was recommended to us, so I've called & left 3 messages. We haven't even received a call back. If they are too busy, which seems apparent, at least they could have called and told us, so we wouldn't be waiting around wondering. We'll...
K & G Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2014
Pat could not simply put the parts back together as they had come apart--it had to be completely taken apart and then rebuilt, but he used the same stones and this time, unlike the original contractor, Pat build a correct foundation for the wall, digging down and laying concrete as a base. As...
Ashby Home Repair
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Reviewed in April 2014
Advised me of a couple other problems they observed - a water leak and mold problem. I had them repair the water leak at a fair charge at a later date. Investigating the cause of the mold problem led to the discovery of a problem w house foundation. I felt they were knowledgeable, observant and...
Technicare Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2012
We had contacted another company to repair the foundation settling. That company actually began the work to correct the leaning chimney, but determined that they couldn't fix the problem and left the foundation and chimney compromised. We contacted A1 and when they realized the severity of...
A-1 Concrete Leveling
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Reviewed in March 2011
Excellent service! After purchasing our home and discovering extensive water damage in the basement, I was referred to Don by a trusted friend, who is also an engineer. He spoke very highly of Don's expertise. Don's report included sketches of how the existing I-Beams needed to be repaired to...
Criterium Liszkay Engineers
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Foundation Repair questions, answered by experts

Tree roots don’t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It’s a good idea to have repairs on any foundation cracks you’re concerned about.

Most single-story homes don't have foundations strong enough to support a second story, but they can be reinforced for an addition. A structural engineer can assess your foundation and what needs to be done to get it ready. They'll look at any cracks or unevenness in your current foundation and consider any special framing or beams your home needs, especially if it’s in a high-wind or hurricane area.

“To support a second story, many structural engineers will require that you install additional concrete piers in the crawlspace,” says Tschudi. “This involves hand excavating, pouring a large concrete footing—usually with specially coated rebar—and then building concrete piers right up to the girders.”

A sinking foundation can be lifted, most often by installing piers to re-level and support the weight of the house. Depending on the cause and extent of the sinking, other methods to lift a foundation include underpinning and mudjacking. Consult a foundation repair pro to determine the best way to lift your sinking foundation.

Cracks, shifting, or uneven floors indicate potential foundation issues.

No, hairline cracks in concrete are generally not a problem as they do not impact the strength and longevity of the concrete. Generally, cracks less than 0.3 millimeter wide don’t impact the structure. Hairline cracks can grow over time and weaken the structure, such as in a home foundation. Some hairline cracks can also cause leaks in a foundation. It’s important to watch the cracks to see if they grow. Contact a concrete contractor if you notice cracks exceeding 0.3 millimeter wide.

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