Foundation Repair Blog
A crawl space is a smaller version of a basement that typically has a dirt floor. Located underneath the home, it is an often overlooked area. It is also mostly dirty, smelly, and at times it can be damp. Having an overly wet crawl space can create numerous problems for the entire house reducing its […]
A sound foundation rests at the root of every sturdy structure. As the name suggests, a building’s foundation makes for a stable construction, quite literally from the ground up. That’s why it’s enormously important that you enlist the proper professional to handle your foundation repair issues. But, we probably should clear up a common misconception […]
Whether you just got the keys to your forever home or you’re putting your house on the market tomorrow, every homeowner should pay attention to their home’s value over time. Your home’s main structures and systems, foundation included, have a direct impact on your property value, so it’s important to be aware of your home’s […]
People are becoming more and more educated about how moisture enters their homes, as well as all the negative impacts that it can have on their living conditions. Because of this, ignoring the conditions in your crawl space is a thing of the past! Water vapor enters your crawl space from the ground, and can […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life—your house will not last forever, and the major problems usually start with the foundation. If your foundation settles or sinks, you’ll get cracks in your walls, uneven floors, doors and windows that won’t shut all the way, and a variety of other problems. And the worst thing you can […]
Few problems with your house are as troublesome or as expensive as a wet basement, and because they’re underground, these problems are pretty common. If your basement smells musty, looks moldy, or gathers rainwater in certain spots, you may have a wet basement problem that shouldn’t be ignored. Water damage in your basement will hurt […]
Southern Home Structural Specialists was recently named one of the 2018 winner of the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award. This award honors excellence among trusted home service professionals who consistently maintain exceptional service ratings, as well as amazing reviews, on Angie’s List. Every year this 20-year-old award is given to less than 5% of […]
The words “foundation problems” strike fear in everyone; whether you’re buying a home or trying to sell yours, that’s without a doubt one of the worst things you can hear. Fortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding cracks and issues with your home’s foundation. Common Misconceptions The first thing you need to know is […]
If you’ve had home foundation problems, you may have heard the terms slab-jacking and piering. As with any term that involves someone doing something to our home, these terms sound intimidating – and expensive – if you don’t know what the contractor is talking about. It starts with a crack, either on the outside of […]
Your home’s foundation is one of the most important parts of your house. Without it, the rest of the structure would not be standing. So, whenever there are home foundation problems, problems with the home itself quickly follow. If you do not know how to recognize and analyze symptoms of issues with your foundation, though, […]
