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: What does a bad house foundation look like?

• <div><p>While it can be difficult to identify a bad foundation at first glance, look for large horizontal cracks, discoloration, bulging basement walls, or signs of water damage. You may also see large gaps between the home and the foundation on the outside or signs of pooling water from a recent storm.</p></div>

Q: How much does foundation repair cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-foundation-repair-cost.htm">Foundation repairs cost</a> about $5,000, on average. Typically, prices range from $2,200 to $7,800, depending on the type and extent of repairs needed. Cost factors include foundation type, home size, soil stability, accessibility, and the ultimate cause of the problem and what methods and materials are required to fix it.</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 causes problems with crawl space foundations?

• <div><p>Crawl space foundation problems can stem from a few different issues, but the most common are moisture and water problems and soil instability. Moisture and water issues are often a result of poor drainage, which can lead to water intrusion and soil expansion and contraction, leaving your foundation under added stress. A few things can cause soil instability, including poor drainage, karst landscapes and resulting sinkholes, and poorly compacted soil during construction.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2022
They are very informative and keep you involved. They actually show you whatâ s wrong or good and different options on how to repair any issues
Midwest Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Chad and Jessie did an amazing job in raising our concrete driveway. It looks new now! I wish that I had called them sooner! LIFTECH gets my highest recommendation!
Liftech Corporation
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Reviewed in November 2016
The bottom line is that Randy is officially our appliance repair guy from now on.
Northern Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in March 2015
Metamora water service had someone had my home quickly. They were efficient, told me exactly what the problem was and they would stay until it was resolved. It was extremely cold snowy and late in the afternoon. Metamora made sure the pipe was repaired and the rest of the well was working...
Metamora Water Service
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Reviewed in December 2013
I called Brian when I decided to have an estimate completed. He returned my call within 12 hours. Brian was able to get out to my home the following week to conduct an estimate of repairs. I had contacted another company but never heard from them for over a week, at which time I had already...
Great Lakes Gutter Filters LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
The car was a hunk of junk. after only 1 month it was undrivable. They put it in for repairs witch they charged my account and it still wouldn`t run. I returned the car and it still went on my credit as a repo.
NORTHPOINTE MOTORS
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Reviewed in May 2012
I have used Bob Teegardin for several years. I have used him for a variety of handyman services including plumbing, interior and exterior painting, and general repairs, Over the past several years he has installed toilets, replaced faucets, repaired leaks, painted the exterior of my house twice...
AIRWAY HANDYMAN SVC
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Reviewed in February 2011
I called Roy's based on Angie's List. I had been to 3 other mechanics for a loud noise under the body and for the transmission leaking and the brake noise but none of them had been able to repair these things and had said things like it's just in the design of the car. I was ready to sell my...
Roy’s Auto Repair and Tire
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Reviewed in December 2008
Work was done on time and within budget. The problems that were encountered was taken care of, without adding to the price tag. He had the needed materials on the truck and spent half the day making the needed repairs.
KERANEN CONSTRUCTION
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