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>

Is it safe to stay in a home with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It’s usually not an immediate safety risk to live in a house with foundation problems, but you don’t want to let those problems persist. Most foundation issues don’t lead to a house’s sudden collapse, but they can lead to health issues like mold growth and pest intrusion, as well as problems like uneven floors or rotten beams and joists, which can pose injury risks and be costly to fix.</p></div>

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Q: What happens if your foundation isn't square?

• <div><p>If your foundation isn&rsquo;t properly square, there&rsquo;s a chance that anything you built before detecting the issue may need to be torn down. A major miscalculation could leave some walls of your home unsupported. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is recommended for solidifying a foundation?

• <div><p>Periodic inspections and addressing drainage issues prevent further damage.</p></div>

Q: Can foundation issues cause a house to collapse?

• <div><p>Yes, a house can collapse from severe foundation problems if left unchecked, which is why it&rsquo;s so important to carry out routine foundation inspections and call for repairs at the first sign of an issue. Foundation cracks often take years to get to the point where your home is at risk of collapsing. Implementing a solution quickly, even if your issue seems minor, is always worthwhile.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to stay in a home with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually not an immediate safety risk to live in a house with foundation problems, but you don&rsquo;t want to let those problems persist. Most foundation issues don&rsquo;t lead to a house&rsquo;s sudden collapse, but they can lead to health issues like mold growth and pest intrusion, as well as problems like uneven floors or rotten beams and joists, which can pose injury risks and be costly to fix.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
Very friendly and professional! Showed up for a quote the day I contacted them and were here a week later to do the repairs!
Leak Seekers
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Reviewed in June 2023
Works efficiently and creates a seamless repair. Friendly and professional.
Rock Solid Drywall
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Reviewed in February 2023
We had 2 water pipes burst in house yesterday, Feb. 4th after the record freeze. We contacted Heritage and they had Matt Smith come by the next morning at 9 AM. He was courteous, professional and very efficient. He repaired our pipes in 30 minutes and made sure everything was working...
Heritage Home Service
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Reviewed in November 2022
Horrible, absolutely horrible. DO NOT use this company. Company charges $289 to come out and look at your hot tub with the claim that the $289 will be applied to the total repair cost. Once they finally came to my house in mid July to look at the tub, the tech identified the issue right where...
Clear Water Spa Co. LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Jason responded immediately to my request for new well tank. He even offered to come immediately. He had great communication and was very honest with pricing. He also explained the availability of tanks and time involved to repair. He did exactly what he said and cleaned the site when done. ...
Performance Pump and Well Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Tonin was very promptl and stuck to the schedule he gave me when quoting the job. The job consisted of on-site concrete mixing and pouring a front stoop. He is neat &amp; professional, provided valuable advise, and his work was excellent. I would recommend him any time.
T Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2018
Very professional repair job, higher than expected cost though. Technician was very professional, and kept me informed and involved throughout the repair process. Left the area very clean.
Heritage Home Service
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Reviewed in November 2016
He started with a price of $380 which was a bit high and then he said he found another problem after he started. Now it is $500 dollar repair on an $800 six yr old fridge. I could have spent another $400 and had a new one. Will not use him again.
Demitrus Appliance
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Reviewed in January 2014
He did not fix the car"s problem, and then told me to arrange towing and service somewhere else because he had "done all he could". The Dealership it was towed to then had to repair the damage caused by his mistake.
Jordan'S Garage
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Reviewed in September 2013
Gaudreau's is the best place near Bethel to go for your Jeep repairs. they know just about everything one can know about Jeeps. Their work is first class.
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