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: How do you know if you have a leak under your foundation?

• <div><p>A leak under your foundation from a water supply line or sewage line is likely to lead to water pooling on certain areas of your property during rainfall, abnormally fast-growing or green grass in certain sections of your lawn, and differential settlement of your foundation, which can result in large foundation cracks, windows and doors failing to operate properly, a wavy or sloping roofline, or damages or irregularities in your interior walls, including cracks and bulging. If it&rsquo;s a plumbing line embedded in your slab, you&rsquo;ll also likely notice above-average water bills.</p></div>

Q: How long does foundation sealant last?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to reseal the foundation <b>every five to 10 years, </b>depending on the sealant you&rsquo;ve used, the moisture conditions present in and around your home, and the condition of your foundation. Having a foundation inspection conducted before reapplication can help you catch any problems before you begin resealing. Of course, if you notice any new leaks or other moisture problems at any time, it may be necessary to reseal the foundation sooner.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth repairing concrete cracks?

• <div><p>Yes, it is worth repairing concrete cracks. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-freshly-poured-concrete-normally-crack.htm">Concrete cracks are normal</a>, and they can be hard to keep from appearing. However, it is worth repairing cracks in concrete for many reasons. For example, it&rsquo;s possible to repair concrete to the point where the repair is almost invisible. Also, if the crack is left alone, it can become bigger and more expensive to fix over time.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you get caught doing foundation repair without a permit?

• <div><p>If your building department catches you or a contractor doing foundation work without proper permits, they will likely put the work on hold until you secure the necessary permits, which can cause delays of days or even weeks. You can also face violation charges for construction without a permit, which can cost hundreds, depending on where you live.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
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...
Webb Industries, LLC
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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 December 2022
Very good. Sal came to my house, Diagnosed my problem, gave me a quote. Came out a few days later and repaired everything. Did a superior job also.
Sal's Electrical Service
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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...
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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.
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