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 can you tell if a concrete job is bad?

• <div><p>Visible cracks, scaling, flaking, and uneven surfaces indicate a bad concrete job. Additional signs vary depending on the project. You may notice poor drainage or even exposed rebar. Quality issues result from using the wrong concrete, rushing the work, or inexperienced workers completing the job.</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: When does water damage a foundation?

• <div><p>Water damage to a foundation often starts as a slow leak or water vapor problem that worsens over the course of months or even years. The speed at which foundation leaks worsen depends on a few factors, including your climate and location, the soil composition around your home, the foundation drainage system you have in place, if any, and the type of foundation you have. Even if you have a minor issue that&rsquo;s slow to develop, it&rsquo;s best to have a professional address the issue immediately.</p></div>

Q: How much foundation sinking is too much?

• <div><p>Most houses are expected to settle over time, but foundation sinking of more than a few inches or uneven sinking of more than an inch for every 20 feet is cause for concern. Any significant or uneven sinking should be assessed by a professional to determine the cause and perform any necessary repairs. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Contact me and stated the repair I needed was not in his scope of work. Gave me suggestion on where and what to look for. Was able to complete job myself for $45. VERY Honest.
Cross Construction
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Reviewed in October 2025
Walkout garage door was replaced and painted. Broken handle on glass storm door was replaced. New tv was installed on retractable mount and new soundbar was installed. Very satisfied with all repairs and installations. Workers were very professional and left the areas clean and tidy.
House Doctors Northwest Omaha
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Reviewed in October 2012
While the price was high (however it probably would have been worse else where) the service was tremendous. They were prompt and friendly. They called the day before and then just before they left for the house. Sadly they had to order the part but they called as soon as it came in and...
Andy's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in February 2010
McEwen Construction contracted Neeman and sons. A report will be filed for both of these companies. This one is for Neemann and sons the original roofing contractor. On 2/28/2006 we (I and my daughter and her then fiancé) contracted with Ryan McEwen of McEwen Construction to be the general...
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Reviewed in February 2010
A similar report is being filed against the roofer, Neemann and Son's On 2/28/2006 we (I and my daughter and her then fiancé) contracted with Ryan McEwen of McEwen Construction to be the general contractor in charge of constructing two homes who’s frames were constructed by Yankee Barn Homes...
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