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>

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>

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Q: Who pulls a permit for foundation repair?

• <div><p>Most building departments will require that a certified and licensed foundation repair professional or a structural engineer pull permits for foundation repair, so homeowners usually cannot pull them themselves. This helps ensure that an experienced professional completes all structural work on your home. Minor repairs that are technically DIYable often won&rsquo;t require permits, but it&rsquo;s still a good idea to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-do-i-hire-foundation-repair.htm">hire a professional to carry out foundation repair</a>s.</p></div>

Q: How do you fix spalling concrete steps?

• <div><p>If your concrete steps have crumbled or chipped, you can fix them by removing any chips or flakes, cleaning and wetting the affected area, applying a concrete bonding agent, and finally applying new concrete, usually in the form of Portland cement. For widespread damage, you can consider concrete resurfacing instead. For fixing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/concrete-spalling.htm">concrete spalling</a> that has led to deep damage, you might need to remove damaged material, add structural supports, and pour new concrete into a mold.</p></div>

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>

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Mike repaired both my washer and dishwasher. He was very knowledgeable, honest, and upfront. The parts were ordered and repaired in a timely manner. He followed up to make sure the appliances were working properly. I would absolutely hire him again. He was a pleasure to work with!
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Reviewed in July 2025
Garcia’s concrete did a great job getting this patio done for me, a friend referred me to them and they didn’t disappoint.If you need quality concrete done I would definitely give them a call 👍
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Reviewed in January 2024
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Reviewed in October 2023
Repaired my garage door perfectly.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Triad Appliance repaired our dryer quickly and efficiently. They were professional, arrived on time and were very knowledgeable. The cost to make the repair was very reasonable and included a warranty! Thank you for great service!
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Reviewed in May 2018
The company kept us updated on ordering supplies, scheduled the work promptly, and efficiently installed nearly 600' of vinyl-clad chainlink fencing/toprail/gates They removed old fencing, plumbed/concreted all posts, leveled the new gates, and cleaned up. Everything was professionally and...
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Reviewed in July 2014
LARRY CAME OUT TO MY HOUSE ON TIME AND DELIVERED AN EXCELLENT SERVICE BY REPAIRING MY REFRIGERATOR. WAS VERY REASONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL. KNEW WHAT TO DO AND DID IT . I WILL USE HIM AGAIN IF I EVER NEED ANY OTHER APPLIANCES REPAIRED. TOP NOTCH SERVICE. VERY PLEASED WITH HIS SERVICE.
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Reviewed in June 2014
We called another company and he said that it was not repairable. However, Berico Fuels Inc were able to repair it.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Mr. Frith is friendly,knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. It is amazing how quickly he can transform your outside areas. He is very tolerant of clueless homeowners and curious kids, too! I will definitely use Mr. Frith in the future, and recommend Kenny Frith Grading and Hauling for all...
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Reviewed in January 2013
I have nothing but praise for his work and keeping me informed of the extent of damage and what options I had when it came to making repairs.
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