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>

Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to “settle” and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or “stair step” cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</p></div>

Can a slab foundation sink?

• <div><p>Yes, slab foundations can sink just like any other foundation type. Floating slabs are the most prone to differential settlement and foundation sinking because they sit directly on the surface of the earth. Slab foundations that have footings—including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/slab-on-grade-foundation.htm">slab-on-grade foundations</a> and monolithic slab foundations—get additional support from soil further down and are less likely to sink over time, especially under larger, heavier structures.</p></div>

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Q: How can you tell if a concrete job is bad?

• <div><p>Visible cracks, scaling, flaking, and uneven surfaces indicate a bad concrete job. Additional signs vary depending on the project. You may notice poor drainage or even exposed rebar. Quality issues result from using the wrong concrete, rushing the work, or inexperienced workers completing the job.</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: What is the lifespan of a foundation?

• <div><p>Home foundations are designed to last a lifetime when properly constructed and well-maintained. A poured concrete slab can last 200 years, while concrete blocks can last 80 to 100 years. A pier foundation can last about 75 years. Brick or stone walls can last 100 years or more.</p></div>

Q: Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to &ldquo;settle&rdquo; and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or &ldquo;stair step&rdquo; cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</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 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 October 2020
My automated garage door assembly desperately needed to be replaced. I couldnâ t find a single company to return my calls. I submitted a request through Angies List and Andrew from Grand Enterprises called right away. He stopped by the house, diagnosed the problem and came back later to repair....
Grand Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Excellent communication with David. We had an insurance issue which required the job to be done in a timely manner. Also paperwork and pictures were required. David made certain repairs were done quickly and communicated every step of the way. Thank you!
PRO-TEK GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
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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 July 2012
In less than a year, the garage floor had cracked from one end to the other. We waited a year for this company to actually come out and attempt to repair the crack. They squirted some material in the crack, which came out within 2 months. We notified our contractor again, and he told us this...
Tk & Sons Concrete Foundations Inc
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