If you are not sure of the impact of a home’s foundation on its value, just try to sell your home with a damaged foundation. The foundation of your home is what keeps it standing up. Of course, the value can vary depending on what the damage is and how expensive it will be to […]
A sinking foundation can lead to serious problems. If left too long, the walls can collapse or break. But, all is not lost. These problems can be fixed by a professional foundation contractor. A sinking foundation doesn’t happen overnight and the signs may be difficult to spot right away. If you suspect there are problems […]
If you think hydrostatic pressure sounds complicated, it’s not. It just sounds that way. But it does exist and it can cause problems for your foundation. It refers to the water that is in the ground.
There are going to be some pretty clear signs that your Kansas City house needs leveling. Not all of them will be obvious, but once they are, it’s time to act.
If you are new to the world of foundation piering, you are not alone. It can be stressful enough to have major work done on your foundation, never mind trying to understand what your contractor is talking about.
As you can imagine, foundation repair in older homes can be extensive and expensive. But it doesn’t always mean it isn’t worth it. In real estate speak, an older home is past 50 years old.
If the home you are looking to buy or sell needs foundation repair, is it a deal-breaker? Not necessarily. The foundation needs to be in great condition or in great repair with warranties. If you have your heart set on the house as a buyer, or you are willing to make repairs as a seller, […]
Our team at KC Pier has been getting more and more calls about water issues. We talk to homeowners who have questions about water in their basement, coming through the cracks in the foundation and walls, and how they can handle the situation.
In Kansas and Missouri, the main reason that so many foundation issues occur is because of the type of soil present. If you live here, you know the clay in the soil can cause a lot of problems.
If you are like most Kansas City homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to the foundation your home sits on. However, no matter if you have a slab house sitting on a basement floor, a rock foundation, block, and mortar foundation, or the more modern concrete foundation, all these forms are susceptible to damage.