Kansas City Foundation Repair Experts: Foundation Fail

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Stop Water Foundation Issues

Control Water, Stop Kansas City Foundation Cracks

Posted June 25, 2014

A cracked foundation is a serious problem that’s usually obvious to the naked eye. But did you know these serious problems can start from something as innocuous as a backed up gutter that you hadn’t noticed?

In fact, gutter problems are one of the biggest causes of foundation problems necessitating Kansas City foundation repair. The moisture level of the ground under your home needs to stay in balance, and in KC that means when it does rain, if the water is pooling in the wrong places, it can easily start the unleveling process that will eventually lead to foundation cracking. On the bright side, before you ever have a foundation crack, there are signs to watch for that may mean you need help.

1. Sticking Doors and Windows – These are an indication that that you might soon have foundation cracks and need repairs. The reason they stick is because the building is slightly higher on one side than the other. Often times sticking doors and windows will be accompanied by cracks in drywall. If the root problem, the foundation, is not fixed first, then repairing these cracks will prove a futile effort.

2. Water leaking into or puddling near your basement or crawlspace – While usually caused by a problem above ground (like faulty guttering), water pooling near your home will mean more shifting than is safe for your foundation. Usually such problems can be addressed fairly easily and inexpensively if you notice them. Make sure that the ground contours away from your home so as to direct the water away from your foundation, that your gutters are clear and that your downspouts are also directing water away from your home.

3. Only watering one part of your lawn or landscape – By only watering one part of a lawn or landscape feature you can unknowingly cause your own foundation to become unbalanced. During droughts be sure that you’re not putting too much water on only one part of your yard and not on the other. Remember, it’s about keeping the moisture level of the soil balanced.

Keep in mind too that voids under driveways, walkways and other concrete structures can cause puddling near your foundation and thus cause damage. It’s important that if you think you have a problem with water near your foundation to get it corrected as soon as possible. If you think you might have damage or aren’t sure, don’t hesitate to contact Commercial Piering Systems – we’ve got the pros and the experience to help you identify problems and correct them before they become more serious.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Save Later Foundation

Spend Now and Save Later

By cpsf_admin

Posted June 30, 2016

In Foundation Repair

Weather is a huge factor in causing our home’s foundation to shift. Whether it shifts up or down, it can cause a small issue to become a very large and expensive one, very fast. Hot weather can causes cracks to form in your foundation, whereas, cold weather can cause cracks to accelerate and become bigger cracks. Then, it snowballs. Damage causes more damage, causes more damage, and so on and so forth.

The soil also can contribute to the foundation moving around. For example, clay can expand or shrink depending on the weather. If your soil is clay beneath your home then your home’s foundation is going to be moving around during certain seasons. Expanding and then shrinking can take you and your home for an unwanted ride.

I’m not trying to be negative here. I want to be factual and equip you with information that will help you build a better home and also save you in the financial department. A foundation is important for the well-being of your home. Most homeowners do not even realize how their foundations are set up, what affects them and causes issues for them, and how much it costs to repair them. That’s where we come in and that is where this information is important.

Usually, if a repair is needed, as a human race, we tend to put things off so that we do not have to spend the money right away. We see how long we can wait before we have to squeeze the fixes into our budget. However, the whole point of writing about these issues in our blogs and educating each homeowner on what to look for is that we want to let you know how delaying spending money to make repairs will cost you more in the long run.

As a Kansas City based Company, we also want to be able to offer you affordable Kansas City foundation repair for those buildings and homes based here in Kansas City and encourage you to not delay on getting your foundation repaired. Whether you are needing an estimate or just an examination, we are the affordable Kansas City foundation repair Company. IF YOU SUPPORT LOCAL, WE SUPPORT YOU, so check out our affordable Kansas City foundation repair today!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

How do you know if you have a good contractor?

How to choose a good contractor for your foundation repair

When you need to decide on a foundation repair company there are several factors you should inquire about to be sure the company is able to deliver a great product. Choosing the wrong company can be very expensive.

The questions below will give you the necessary information to make a good decision on your contractor.

1. How are you and the employees of your company trained?Listen closely – is there a real ongoing training program going on. Are there tests given and are they certified?

2. How is pile/pier tested? Do they have ICC-ES (International Code Council – Evaluation Services)? Do they do pile load test for engineering firms?If they can’t meet these code requirements I would not use them.

3. How long have they been manufacturing their piles / piers?There should be a good history.

4. What is their failure rate and how often do they have to re-adjust a pile /pier?A good contractor should rarely have to repair or replace his materials.

5. Do their materials hold any patents?There answer should be yes and be able to prove with patent numbers.

6. How do they warranty their work and products?There should be a limited lifetime warranty that is transferable.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Cost for Foundation Repair?

“What is the cost for foundation repair?” – Seems like the most common question from our customers.

Now that’s a very tricky question! Keep in mind every case is different therefore cost associated with foundation repair can be different. As Kansas City‘s foundation repair experts we understand you want the money you spend put to the best used. Therefore we always recommend homeowners to request for estimates from multiple companies.

When looking at multiple estimate and trying to determine foundation repair cost, keep these following question in mind:

How long have the company been in business? Keep in mind the warranty provided is as good as the longevity of the company
What kind of piling is going to be installed?
Did the company do a complete home evaluation with measurement devices?
Was evaluation done by a certified engineer?
Did they address any interior movement?
What is the total cost? Ensure they include any additional after project begins.

Is very hard to say how much foundation repair cost but at CPS Foundation Repair we do our best to ensure we get our customers back on a firm foundation.

Why do Foundation Fail?

Reason why foundation fail – from your Kansas City foundation repair experts.

Nonporous back fill. Especially in the Kansas City area the soil here is loaded with clay or organic matter which hold water like a sponge. This definitely increase the risk of foundation fail thus cracks when the soil freezes and expands.
Insufficient compacting. A lot of times contractors today rush and slab is poured over crushed stone that hasn’t been firmly tamped. This will often cause settling and cracking which are all signs of foundation fail.
Rushing the cure. Keep in mind concrete must cure slowly to reach proper strength. Keep it damp for at least three days by wrapping it in plastic, misting with water, and other techniques.
Interrupting the pour. A concrete form should always be filled in one go. If you stop and come back the next day to finish the work than there will be a “cold joint” between the fresh concrete and yesterday’s work. This will most like cause leaks and cracks.

This is just a few reasons why foundation fail today. If you are experiencing problems with your foundation we highly recommend a professional to come out and give you sound advise. Never leave foundation issues alone because it could get costly.