Foundation Repairs
Explore foundation repair options. Learn about DIY fixes, professional solutions, costs, and when to call an expert.
DIY Foundation Crack Patching
Step-by-step guide to patching cosmetic foundation cracks. Learn when DIY repair is appropriate, what materials to use,...
Jan 24, 2026Insurance Coverage for Foundation Damage: The Real Story
Find out when homeowners insurance covers foundation damage and when it doesn't. Learn about covered causes, exclusions,...
Jan 17, 2026Carbon Fiber Strap Repair
Helen's bowing wall got carbon fiber straps just in time. Six months later and she would have needed wall anchors like G...
Dec 30, 2024Carbon Fiber Straps vs Wall Anchors
Comparing carbon fiber straps and wall anchor systems for bowing basement walls. Real costs, installation experiences, a...
Dec 30, 2024Cosmetic vs Structural Repair: Knowing the Difference
When does a foundation crack need cosmetic repair versus structural repair? How I fixed mine for $89 and why Gary paid $...
Dec 30, 2024DIY vs. Professional Foundation Repair
I've done both DIY and professional foundation work. The epoxy injection worked great. The drainage attempt was a mess....
Dec 30, 2024Epoxy Injection Foundation Repair
I sealed a dormant crack with epoxy injection three years ago. Cost me $47 and a Saturday afternoon. Here's how it went...
Dec 30, 2024Epoxy vs Polyurethane Injection: Which One For Your Crack?
Comparing epoxy and polyurethane for crack injection. I sealed a crack with epoxy, then learned polyurethane would have...
Dec 30, 2024Finding Foundation Repair Contractor
Gary got five quotes ranging from $7,200 to $12,500 for wall anchors. One contractor tried scare tactics. Here's how to...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Repair Cost FAQs
How much does foundation repair cost? Why are quotes so different? Common foundation repair cost questions answered with...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Repair Costs
Gary spent $8,400 on wall anchors. My uncle paid $22,000 for settlement repair. I've spent about $200 total in five year...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Repair Warranty Guide
Martha's lifetime warranty had $1,500 in transfer fees and excluded almost everything. Here's how to read foundation rep...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Underpinning Methods
My uncle needed 8 helical piers after ignoring settlement for 15 years. His $22,000 repair could have been $10,000 if he...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Waterproofing Repair
I spent two years fighting basement water before fixing the real problem. Turns out my $89 drainage improvement did what...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Contractor FAQs
How do you find a good foundation contractor? Questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to evaluate quotes. Learned...
Dec 30, 2024Interior vs Exterior Waterproofing: Which One Actually Works?
Comparing interior and exterior foundation waterproofing. Costs, effectiveness, and why matching the solution to your pr...
Dec 30, 2024Mudjacking vs. Polyurethane Foam
Stan's garage floor got polyurethane foam for $1,200. His driveway got mudjacked for $800. Same settlement problem, diff...
Dec 30, 2024Wall Anchor Systems
Gary's bowing wall needed wall anchors. I watched the installation and now watch him tighten them yearly. Here's how the...
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