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Q: How can you tell if a crack is structural?

• <div><p>Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren&rsquo;t uneven across the gap, and don&rsquo;t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don&rsquo;t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.</p></div>

Q: How deep does a monolithic slab need to be?

• <div><p>The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation&mdash;which are built into a monolithic slab&mdash;sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.</p></div>

Q: How do material selection and structural changes influence the cost of a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.</p></div>

Q: Can termite damage affect home structural value?

• <div><p>Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.</p></div>

Q: Why are houses built with crawl spaces?

• <div><p>The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They&rsquo;re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they&rsquo;re at less of a risk of freezing.</p></div>

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Last update on January 16, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Jeffrey helped me rebuild a whole mobile home! Stripped it down to the frame and then rebuilt it exactly how I wanted! Any issues we came across he always had a viable solution. You can tell he knows a lot about construction and has experience. I would definitely hire him again if he was ever...
A & J Transitional Construction LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Cesar and the crew from Western Walls did a fantastic job on re-stuccoing our adobe house in Taos. The result is beautiful. The crew were very efficient and did a great job of cleaning up when they finished. Altogether highly recommended.
Western Wall Finishes, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Rogelio was excellent. Gave us a definite estimate for 2 projects (refinish roof, $4K, and exterior painting, $4K) and finished everything very professionally. Everything cleaned up when they were done.
Nerek's Painting LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Excellent professional! His experience for detail in removal, measuring and installation was amazing. On time for appointments and kept to schedule. Clean working space and kept areas neat while working. Very nice and intelligent. Had elegant solutions. Highly recommend his expertise and talent.
Hang It Up Wallpaper
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Reviewed in January 2023
He is wonderful. He was so nice. He did the work perfect. I am very pleased. Our porch and our roof are great. And many projects inside my home.
Taos Tradesman LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Javier and his crew of two men just finished a two-week job which included tearing up carpeting in two bedrooms and a hallway, and replacing the tile in a bathroom and entryway. I am extremely impressed with their work. The did a very professional job, were courteous, and professional in all...
All Star Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2022
Mariano Aragon did a fantastic job of repairing some seriously damaged areas in my kitchen and guest bathroom. After the plumbing repairs were complete both rooms were a disaster area. Mariano came to the rescue, rebuilt all the structural damage and did beautuful refinishing of the plaster and...
Taos Tradesman
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Reviewed in August 2022
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Parker Pest Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Highly recommend Linda! I have used her services for many projects since 2016: upholstering dining chairs, making pillows, and slip-covering LR chairs. She is easy to do business with, comes in on time and on budget, and the workmanship is great.
LINDA'S UPHOLSTERY & DESIGN
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very responsive and professionally finished. They repaired some windstorm damage to our siding and roof fascia, and it looks excellent. We will definitely call on them again if we need home repairs or other work done.
Martin and Sons
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EEI has been in business for 6 years. With offices in Reno NV, Carlsbad CA, and Camarillo CA EEI provides Environmental, Engineering and Architectural services. If you need Engineering or Architectural services please send an e-mail to [email protected]. A complete company profile can be seen at www.eeitiger.com, or call us in Reno at (775) 746-1980 to discuss how we can assist you.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Foundation cracks that are 1/8 inch wide or less, aren’t uneven across the gap, and don’t continue widening over time are usually just normal settling cracks and don’t suggest structural issues. Horizontal cracks and stair-step cracks on foundation walls, any cracks that continue widening, are wider than 1/8 inch, or where one side juts out beyond the other, are often indicative of structural damage.

The depth of any foundation style depends on your climate and how deep the frost line is, as building code requires that the footers of a foundation—which are built into a monolithic slab—sit at least a foot below the frost line. At the southern tip of Florida, for example, a monolithic slab foundation would only need to sit 12 inches under the soil at the widest parts. On some parts of the Canadian border, the frost line is 100 inches, which would mean a minimum of 112 inches, which is prohibitively deep for a monolithic slab.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

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