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: Can you reduce your slab leak repair costs by fixing it yourself?

• <div><p>You could DIY the work, but unless you have plumber&rsquo;s knowledge for identifying and fixing a slab leak and specialized equipment in your tool shed, attempting to DIY your slab leak repair isn&rsquo;t a good idea. It&rsquo;s simply not something that the average homeowner can take on themselves, regardless of how many successful DIY projects they&rsquo;ve got under their belt. You could, however, do something simple like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stop-water-basement-floor.htm">foundation waterproofing</a> yourself to save some money on the post-repair work.</p></div>

Q: Does foundation repair require a building permit?

• <div><p>Foundation repairs typically require a building permit, depending on the state and local jurisdiction. Make sure your contractor follows all building codes, and a local building inspector will review all work to ensure that it is up to code. Not following local building codes can prevent the sale of your home and potentially put your home at an even greater risk of damage if the work isn&rsquo;t done properly. You can call your local municipal office to confirm that your contractor has filed the necessary permits.</p></div>

Q: What percentage of homes have foundation problems?

• <div><p>Around 25% of homes have foundation problems - it&rsquo;s a very common issue. Foundation problems can range from very minor to severe and urgent. Call a foundation inspector to determine the severity of any potential issues you identify with your foundation.</p></div>

Q: When should I be worried about foundation settling?

• <div><p>Foundation settlement should be a concern if you notice it happening suddenly and years after construction, if the settlement results in signs of structural damage in your home, or if it happens after a flood, nearby sinkhole, or earthquake. Some signs of severe foundation settlement that should prompt you to call a repair specialist include sloping or uneven floors, large cracks in your foundation, moisture issues or pest infestation in your basement or crawl space, and an uneven roofline.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
Accurate Spa & Pool Service (Tom Becker and his team of experts) installed our in-ground pool and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, Tom was an excellent communicator and project planner. His team took care of everything from excavating, pouring concrete to installation. They were...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Expert repair. The final product was basically invisable.
PatchMaster Serving SE Wisconsin
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Reviewed in November 2020
Rating of 0 out of 1 to 5. Not only does Ne3 do horrible work and horrible repairs, his customer service sucks. Six months of arguing with him on getting our driveway repaired and it still is not repaired. Repaired stoop looks like ****. He doesn’t want to repair our driveway because he’ll...
NE3
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Reviewed in March 2018
It was very good, we had a lot of repair work needed and he was able to complete them all and it was really well.
ANDREW'S PAINTING
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Reviewed in August 2017
Good, service was repaired to the garage door.
North Shore Garage Doors
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Reviewed in July 2017
It's hard to know where to start. Started after the contract had expired. I had to agree to paying $1200. over the quote to repair his non maintained equipment. He damaged my yard fence and then refused to provide his insurance information for me to claim against. I had to do the repair and...
JS Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2015
They do alterations, and shoe repair. They are reasonable, fast and very pleasant. I think their prices are comparable. I recommend them.
Trim-N-Tidy Cleaners
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Reviewed in July 2014
Dave Styscko the owner of Westosha Concrete,LLC, came the next morning after my calling for an estimate. You could tell from his truck and equipment that he does a lot of Concrete work. He was on time and gave an estimate on the spot after doing the figuring in his truck. The estimate was in...
Westosha Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
we called Geneve Concrete and the response was excellent. He came right out to assess our needs. we definitely would have use them if the timing was right
Geneve Concrete and Grading
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Reviewed in July 2011
It took three tries, returning twice more, to eliminate the clunk in the left front end. They finally made it right and I am pleased with the final repairs, but it shouldn't have taken three trips to have the repair made. The service manager promised to make it right and even provided a free...
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