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 are the most cost-effective foundation repairs?

• <div><p>The most cost-effective foundation repair is using <b>masonry patches and sealants</b> to seal foundation cracks and offer some support to prevent further damage. These methods are used to fix minor foundation cracks quickly. However, they&rsquo;re not suitable as a long-term solution, and they only offer minimal stability. On average, masonry patches and sealants cost <b>$500</b>, but a sealant like an epoxy crack injection can total <b>over $2,000</b>. If you&rsquo;re handy and only looking for a temporary solution until you contact a local foundation repair contractor for a more permanent one, you can save hundreds by DIYing this repair.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between underpinning and foundation repair?

• <div><p>Underpinning is a type of foundation repair in which a repair specialist installs piers under your foundation to provide additional support for the concrete and structure above. Foundation repair is an umbrella term that includes many other repair methods, including foundation crack repair, waterproofing, cosmetic repair, concrete block wall stabilization, and more. </p></div>

Q: What happens if your foundation isn't square?

• <div><p>If your foundation isn&rsquo;t properly square, there&rsquo;s a chance that anything you built before detecting the issue may need to be torn down. A major miscalculation could leave some walls of your home unsupported. </p></div>

Q: Can a house with a bad foundation be saved?

• <div><p>There are many actions that specialists can take to repair a bad foundation. However, just like a car, a specialist will determine whether the cost of repairs is worth it in the long run. In many cases, repairs to the surrounding property&mdash;such as regrading your lawn or addressing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-solve-yard-drainage-problems.htm">lawn drainage issues</a>&mdash;will also be necessary.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
They were great with working with me to ensure we were able to get the project finished. Very friendly & helpful. Worked me with planning as well, we had enough concrete to finish up our sidewalk too! Would recommend them to anyone.
Sandoval Excavation and Concrete
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Reviewed in August 2024
I recently hired Fernandez Construction to pour a patio, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, their communication was excellent—they were always timely and clear in their updates. The team delivered exactly what they promised and completed the job quickly...
Fernandez Construction
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Reviewed in May 2021
DO NOT USE THIS PLACE. DO NOT CALL THEM TO COME AND REPAIR/DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM WITH AN APPLIANCE! Clearly that is the only way they are making money. Here's why: We called to get our dryer repaired, and wondered since the tech was going to be there could he also price the repair of our washing...
Mr. Appliance of Memphis
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very professional and timely when I called and expressed my concerns about the foundation settling. They patiently walked me through the repair process and answered all my questions. Highly recommend!
Mr. Foundation LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
The ceiling was not installed under the crown molding, and the edges look rough. He didn't cover the hardwood floors and dripped paint while painting. The ceiling paint looks spotty and poor. The drywall repairs were terrible with a severe bow in the wall. He came back after we complained to...
Belleau Sky Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Excellent service! Very professional. This is the second time Wayne has repaired my AC unit. Last year he replaced a switch or compressor on the unit. He came out within 24 hrs to get my unit up and running. Will definitely use him again.
ColemanAir, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Professional job with great follow up. When I ran over a nail and got a slow leak, it was repaired FREE. "Because you bought the tires here."
TAYLOR'S AUTO CLINIC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Very responsive to my call. I was hoping to have the repair completed quickly, and Kyle came on a Saturday (he offers six day a week service) and had me up and running in no time. He was very knowledgeable on Apple products. While I do not wish for computer failures, I will be calling QCF for...
Quick Computer Fix LLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
We have been their customer for about 13 years now. They do all of our heating, air, and plumbing services. We feel like they are very honest. If something ever goes wrong after a repair, they come out immediately to repair the issue.
Mitch Wright Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in November 2012
Brandon said he would be using a lot of concrete to support the fence posts since the property is quite elevated for this area and there is a lot of wind coming through here. By October the fence was falling down and I needed to have the half fence repaired. The company that came in to fix it...
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