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>

Can foundation issues cause ceilings to collapse?

• <div><p>Yes, foundation problems can cause ceilings to collapse or even your whole house to crumble. Left unaddressed, natural sinking can build up and eventually harm your home’s supporting structure, such as walls, beams, and frames. Your basement ceiling may be the first place to look for signs of a ceiling collapse caused by foundation problems. </p></div>

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Q: What are common concrete issues requiring repair?

• <div><p>Cracks, spalling, uneven surfaces, and weather damage often necessitate professional repair or resurfacing.</p></div>

Q: Does foundation repair require a building permit?

• <div><p>Foundation repairs typically require a building permit, depending on the state and local jurisdiction. Make sure your contractor follows all building codes, and a local building inspector will review all work to ensure that it is up to code. Not following local building codes can prevent the sale of your home and potentially put your home at an even greater risk of damage if the work isn&rsquo;t done properly. You can call your local municipal office to confirm that your contractor has filed the necessary permits.</p></div>

Q: How do you tell the difference between settling and foundation problems?

• <div><p>Most of the time, normal foundation settling will present as thin cracks in the foundation and minor creaks in the floorboards. In contrast, you can identify foundation issues by wide or uneven foundation cracks, horizontal or step-shaped gaps on the foundation wall, or cracks that go around corners of your foundation. Foundation problems can also cause changes in your living area, like increased humidity, uneven or sloping floors, nail pops in drywall, countertops pulling away from the wall, and windows and doors getting stuck. When in doubt, call in a professional to identify the underlying cause.</p></div>

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Kevin and company were able to grind, patch cracks, stain and seal my 30 year old, 1350 sqft concrete basement floor in less than two days. The result is beautiful! I also had Kevin epoxy my 30 year old, 2-car garage concrete floor with amazing results that all visitors have complemented when...
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Reviewed in April 2024
We are very happy with our new concrete driveway. Had many other companies quote our driveway project, but Monumental Concrete had a great price and was able to complete the project quickly. They even redid the concrete steps leading to our house which another contractor messed up and never...
Monumental Concrete L.C.
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Reviewed in January 2024
High quality, best concrete contractor Iâ ve used in 30 years! Would use again in a heartbeat
TK Contracting & Construction Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Large amt of concrete, metal to be removed from shoreline area. K & E contracting helped me thru the EGLE permit process and did a Fantastic job. Highly recommend.
K&E Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2017
Perfect. From the initial quote to the finished driveway the owner was very professional. The quote was very competitive and the work was spectacular, both in quality and in timeliness. Highly recommend C&L Asphalt to anyone in need of Asphalt or concrete work.
C & L ASPHALT PAVING
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Reviewed in November 2016
Very good. Very positive.They did an excellent job with installing the new outlets that they had to blow into the concrete wall. They looked nice and professional. They did a nice light in there. They did everything they said they were gonna do and it was all well done. We talked too much. We...
RUSSELL ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in November 2015
He saved us a ton of $ by repairing just two planks of flooring instead of refinishing the entire floor. You can't even tell the difference now!
Stephens Hardwood Flooring And Refinishing
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Reviewed in June 2014
Had an appointment and the owner took my vehicle right in. He did the repair in less time and for a very reasonable price. Checked for any other problems. No other repairs needed and I was able to pick my vehicle up. Owner is very knowledgable and pleasant. I will go to this shop for any other...
Joes Shop3595
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Reviewed in May 2014
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - back up lights did not function. Classic diagnosed and repaired quickly. I have used them several times for all of my vehicles; they do a great job, fully inform you of what will be required in the repair, and always back up thier work.
Classic Automotive Repair
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Reviewed in July 2013
From estimate to actual work everything went smoothly. With the final results perfect. They kept me informed during the process, making sure that I was happy with everything. The people were very professional, and did a through cleaning afterwards. I am writing this review about a...
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