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>

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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Q: Is it safe to live in a house with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It can be safe to live in a house with minor foundation problems as long as the issues are checked and monitored by a professional. Minor cracks are rarely a cause for structural concerns, but signs of leaks, sinking, or bulging walls should be strongly scrutinized by a foundation specialist. Similarly, it's always smart to hire a professional when you're concerned about <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/undisclosed-foundation-damage-and-previous-repairs.htm">buying a house with foundation repairs</a>. </p></div>

Q: Will a bank finance a house with foundation problems?

• <div><p>It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won&rsquo;t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is required for concrete installations?

• <div><p>Periodic sealing and cleaning to maintain appearance and integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
Has done multiple repairs and renovations for us and listens to what we are looking for and works with us toward our vision
G&C Construction
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very knowledgeable and honest. Completed a repair on my roof quickly and for a reasonable price. Iâ ll be calling them again when itâ s time for a full replacement!
Allied Home Improvements
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Reviewed in January 2023
Been using Bill for all my furnace repairs for years and still won't trade him in even now that he's in Dover Foxcroft. Great customer service, very kind and professional, and would recommend for any boiler/furnace project or repair.
Keyko Plumbing and Heating Services
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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 December 2020
They arrived with impressive equipment. Dug up front yard and placed pipe, replaced dirt and left. Rain came and the ground gave way leaving a four foot deep trench. The work was done October 10, 2020 and it is 12/5/200 and no one has come to repair. People related to situation said he didn't...
STANLEY'S SEPTIC TANK SVC
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Reviewed in September 2019
Electrical and plumbing were subcontracted and I have no complaint on their work. However for the work this contractor performed.....It started out okay, complimented his work... But by the time the last of the porch repair and the bathroom reno was completed I realised I had made a huge error...
Faucher's Home Improvement
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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.
GAUDREAU'S REPAIRS
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Reviewed in September 2012
Melanie Thompson includes a line in her email signature that reads ?Mortgage planning is a process... not a product.? 10 weeks after trying to obtain a 203(k) home repair mortgage through Melanie, I started to think that Melanie viewed mortgage planning as a process that never ended in a...
Mortgage Equity Team
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