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What Are Helical Foundation Piers Made of?

helical foundation piers
Now, let’s look at the material composition of helical foundation piers. This is one of our most common jobs, so our prospective clients ask us about the steel material we use. When you work with a professional foundation repair company, like KC Pier, you can enjoy the peace of…
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How Much Do Helical Piers Cost in Kansas City?

helical piers cost
Today, we want to talk about how much helical piers cost for home support and recovery purposes in Kansas City. This should give you a rough idea of the financial aspects when you consider moving forward with this important project. It’s impossible to predict the exact costs until we…
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Are Helical Piers Better than Push Piers?

Helical Piers
When we cover topics related to foundation piering, some of our clients ask us whether it’s better to install helical piers or push piers. We think both work well, and that it mostly depends on what equipment a foundation company uses along with the geological properties of the soil…
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What is a Helical Pier?

Helical Pier kansas city
Helical pier installation is a straightforward but effective process that could make a vast difference in securing your home’s foundation. Rather than attempt a band-aid solution with cheap materials, using steel beams to support your home can resolve problems and keep you on the sturdy ground for decades. Here’s…
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Sump Pump Systems 101 for Homeowners

Sump Pump Systems
Sump pump systems are lifesavers for many homeowners occasionally struggling with basement flooding. The spring and summer months are a time when your basement is likely to flood. A combination of melting snow and increased rainfall help create conditions leading to flooding. Both these situations lead to heavy soil…
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Factors Causing Foundation Settlement

Foundation Settlement
More often than not, foundation settlement is caused by soil behavior. Sometimes, the soil has been in place for thousands or millions of years. However, sometimes the soil has been placed by a builder to give the home a level foundation. The quality of the soil may make a…
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Advantages of Egress Window Installation

Egress Window Installation
Egress window installation is a very important safety measure that many homeowners overlook. In short, one of these windows measures about 5.7 square feet, which makes it large enough for an adult to exit during an emergency. Another key advantage that these windows offer is providing an access point…
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The Importance of Fixing Your Crawl Space

Crawl Space waterproofing kansas city
The crawl space is one of your home’s most important, but most overlooked areas. As spooky as these areas are, they help provide easy access to crucial areas of your home. Crawlways, as they are sometimes called, benefit from waterproofing. Waterproofing helps ensure that your crawlway area performs the…
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What Do Bowed Basement Walls Mean?

Bowed Basement Walls
Bowed basement walls signal structural problems originating with your home’s foundation that are likely serious. When at least one of your walls is bowing inward, there is a chance the damage could spread. Acting quickly will help ensure that you get this problem solved right the first time. Before…
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Common Kansas City Foundation Problems Explained

Kansas City Foundation
There are several Kansas City foundation issues that commonly affect homes in the area. Although these issues are not present with every foundation type, they are worth knowing about. Knowledge is power with any issue involving money, and home repairs are no exception. If you know what kinds of…
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