(1) Leaking and failing foundations will devalue your home. If your home shows signs of cracking, settling or leaking, your best course of action will be to repair the foundation to protect and insure the value of your home.
(2) Several methods can be used in solving a failing foundation. These methods may include, but are not limited to:
- Foundation Pier Systems
- Wall Anchor Systems
- Advanced Carbon Fiber Technology
- Slab Piers
- Urethane Injection
(3) During extreme weather conditions foundations are more prone to these types of issues because of the expansive soils in this region of the state of Colorado. Extremely dry weather will cause the soil to shrink and contract. Wet weather will cause the soil to expand and create pressure. These conditions cause foundation to settle, crack and bow.
(4) Signs of foundation repair that you may notice will include, but are not limited to: vertical and horizontal cracks in foundation walls, sheetrock cracks typically emanating out of doors and windows, floors unleveled, windows and/or doors sticking, cracks in exterior brick veneer, settled or uneven basement floors, garage slabs or slab homes.
(5) All foundation repair, moisture and waterproofing problems should be addressed before selling a home. If left unresolved, they can severely limit the ability to sell the home. In most cases, these problems can be fixed with a transferable life of the structure warranty for a fraction of what a potential buyer would discount your asking price.
(6) A dry basement adds value to your home. If a basement has ever had evidence of a water problem, by law it must be disclosed in a real estate transaction.
