If your foundation starts failing, your home becomes vulnerable to a variety of problems. To prevent these problems, it is necessary to invest in foundation repair services. When it comes to foundation repair, it is not a job for the inexperienced. The professional team at WCI Basement Repair have the necessary skills and tools to successfully repair your foundation, no matter what the problem is.
Many homeowners decide to repair their own foundation or hire their local handyman. Foundation repair is a serious business and should not be attempted unless by a highly trained professional. Despite all the hype around popular home repair TV shows, repairing a foundation is not as easy as it looks. For example, a sinking or settling foundation is one of the most common serious foundation issues, and usually requires the use of helical piers or steel push piers to be corrected. The process of installing these piers is much too complicated for an amateur to handle. They must be meticulously driven or screwed into stable soil beneath the shifting layer of soil before the weight of the structure can be transferred onto them.Plus, if the repair is not done properly, it could actually increase the problem. If this happens, it will mean bigger and more expensive repairs down the road.
One of the latest trend is DIY foundation repair kits. The marketers of these kits claim that for a small cost, the homeowner can repair a leaning or bowing wall themselves with carbon fiber strips. In reality, this process is not nearly as easy as the manufacturers of the kits make it seem. It requires exact measurements and professional care. Depending on the severity of the case, the best solution for the leaning or bowing foundation wall may not be a carbon fiber repair. Often, this problem is fixed by installing wall anchors or helical tiebacks, a process which should only be done by a professional foundation repair contractor.
Without proper structural knowledge of the home and foundation, you will probably end up doing more harm than good. Serious structural damage can occur from bad repairs. If you attempt to fix your foundation, but end up doing a very poor job at it, be prepared for the consequences – more serious foundation issues, various problems arising from foundation failure, and more expensive repairs.
A bad foundation will lower the value of your home significantly. Plus, you will most likely end up having to pay more for additional repairs than you would have if you had gone to a foundation repair contractor immediately. Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that you can tackle foundation problems on your own. Come to WCI Basement Repair for professional foundation repair. We offer premiere services for any problem you might have. We also make sure to use top quality products from ECP (Earth Contact Products) to insure the best treatment for your home. Let us help you banish foundation problems with reliable repair methods. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Category: Foundation Repair