How to Choose the Right Foundation Repair Method for Your Home
Your home’s foundation is one of its most critical structural components. When foundation issues arise, they can lead to severe structural damage, including cracked walls, uneven floors, and sticking doors. Ignoring these problems can result in costly repairs and decreased property value. Choosing the right foundation repair method depends on several factors, including the type […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Foundation Repair Services
A strong foundation is crucial for the stability and longevity of any property. Over time, homes and buildings may experience foundation issues due to soil shifting, poor drainage, or seasonal changes. Foundation repair services are essential to address these problems, prevent further damage, and ensure your property remains safe and secure. At American Foundation Repair, […]
Read MoreFoundation Repair Cost
There are many different factors that affect the cost of foundation repair. Foundation repair costs can range anywhere from $450 to repair a crack to several thousands of dollars to structurally repair a home, fix bowing walls, or waterproof a basement or crawl space. American Foundation Repair can save you up to 30% in cost […]
Read MoreFoundation Failure Warning Signs
You may be looking around your home and notice some cosmetic cracks on your drywall, or some cracks on your bricks and think nothing of it, just an aging home. To a trained professional these may be warning signs of a foundation failure, leave it to the experts at American Foundation Repair to inspect your […]
Read MoreFoundation Repair Options
With so many options and decisions to make, you may be wondering what the best solution is for your foundation problems. Deciding on a company and the best approach for foundation repair can seem overwhelming. Remember, every situation is unique, and there are various methods to solve foundation sinking, beam twisting, column sinking, or crack […]
Read MoreAFR Foundation Repair Advantages & Reasons to Repair a Failed Foundation
Ignoring your foundation problems, is not a good idea. A persistent problem will only get worse, the problem will NOT fix on its own. You may notice a hairline crack at first and ignore it but with time that hairline crack could become a worst case scenario costing you thousands of dollars in foundation repair. […]
Read MoreSoil Types Affect Your Foundation
The type of soil underneath your foundation plays a crucial role in determining its stability. In the Chicago area, around 85% of the soil is composed of clay, with very little loam soil. These soil types can either absorb large amounts of water or evaporate it quickly during mini droughts. You may have noticed that […]
Read MoreFoundation Failure & Causes
With time even the strongest foundation can fail, because of poor soil preparation or just poor soil underneath the existing foundation. Not all soil types are equal, some are more suitable for supporting foundations than others. You can obtain soil boring test as a homeowner but those are very expensive and may run in the […]
Read MoreFoundation Types in Chicago
The type of foundation your home has matters because the repair solutions may differ depending on the type of foundation. First, let’s start with the depth of your foundation, and then cover the different types. Shallow foundations are more prone to issues, increasing the probability of foundation problems. Types of Foundations Depths Slab Foundation – […]
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