Are foundation repairs permanent?

• <div><p>Some foundation repairs are permanent, like underpinning and exterior drainage systems like the French drain. These fixes address the underlying problems—insufficient support from the soil and hydrostatic pressure on your foundation walls, respectively—so they can last for many decades, making them “lifetime fixes.” There are other solutions to address these issues that will last for up to a decade, making them temporary. These include slabjacking to raise concrete slabs back into place and dampproofing to reduce the water in the soil that interacts with the concrete foundation. </p></div>

How do I know if my foundation is slab-on-grade?

• <div><p>If you don’t have any access to or knowledge of any area underneath your home, chances are it’s built slab-on-grade. You can also look for the concrete around the bottom edge of your structure; if it’s just a few inches tall, it’s likely a slab. If it’s more than that, has any windows, or you have steps leading to your main entrance, you likely have a different foundation style.</p></div>

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Q: Do services include foundation recommendations?

• <div><p>Yes, engineers assess soil load-bearing capacity and provide construction guidelines.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if my foundation is slab-on-grade?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have any access to or knowledge of any area underneath your home, chances are it&rsquo;s built slab-on-grade. You can also look for the concrete around the bottom edge of your structure; if it&rsquo;s just a few inches tall, it&rsquo;s likely a slab. If it&rsquo;s more than that, has any windows, or you have steps leading to your main entrance, you likely have a different foundation style.</p></div>

Q: Does a crack in the basement floor mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>Not all cracks in the basement floor signal foundation problems. As the house settles, you&rsquo;ll notice very thin hairline cracks, which you don&rsquo;t need to worry about. Cracks that are 1/8 inch or wider should require sealing, while ones that are 1/2 inch or wider require leveling. However, if you have <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-cracks-my-basement-floor-problem.htm">cracks in your basement floor with heaving</a>, you should call a pro to assess the situation. Heaving can lead to uneven flooring, structural issues, and foundation problems.</p></div>

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Great local concrete company! They tore out the existing driveway and concrete step and installed a new concrete driveway and step. The work was completed very timely. The company responds very quickly and kept me updated on the project. The driveway turned out great! I would recommend this...
Pristine Concrete Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2023
Stamped concrete patio looks great! Was completed on time and very professional.
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Reviewed in May 2016
Project overall went very well. They had to get re-registered with my village for permit reasons, this took them virtually no time at all to complete with the village. Cost of the project was within my budget where as others were out of my budget. The quality of work and how the shed pad came...
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Reviewed in March 2016
One of the representatives of the company came out and looked at our problem and gave us some practical solutions. Some of which we could actually handle ourselves. They were, prompt, professional and were not trying to "sell" us. They were more than willing to do the repair but felt it would...
CONCRETE CORRECTORS
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Reviewed in January 2016
The first winter the concrete from Anderson Concrete fell apart. Thanks to Muffler Concrete, they sealed it after they finished it and it looks great.
Muffler Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2015
We contracted with Dan at the end of September 2013 to perform repairs to our seawall. Our lake fluctuates in height significantly during the year and we wanted the repairs done in the fall because the lake was low. In fact, in October of that year, the seawall was exposed all the way down and...
Molnar Construction
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Reviewed in March 2015
Emiliano installed pad & carpet in a basement office to cover the concrete floor. He came out once for an estimate and to determine the type of carpet to install and then again to perform the installation. He was punctual and called ahead to let me know when to expect him. Installation went...
Flores Floors
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Reviewed in June 2014
They did a good job at repairing my gutter. I'm very satisfied with their work.
Advanced Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Kendall County Fence just did a fantastic job all the way around. From extra attention to the details of the concrete for the posts ( the bevel the concrete on top so they don't collect water) to the gate hardware and the post topping! I didn't realize they would cap the posts, too! Just a...
Kendall County Fence
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Reviewed in May 2012
Six months later we are still picking up cigarette butts, they damaged the irrigation and never bothered to tell us. Used silver screws on a black fence, dumped concrete leftovers in grass area leaving many damaged areas where we still haven't gotten the grass to grow back. For the price and...
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