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Not all foundation repair companies are alike – the top 5 questions to ask before you do business with a foundation repair contractor
Your home is one of your biggest and most important lifetime investments, so if you’re worried that foundation repair bills might be in your future, it’s important to ...
SouthernDry Featured in Homes & Gardens: Why Homeowners Trust Us for Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
SouthernDry's expert advice featured in article from Homes & Gardens....
Having Trouble with Doors & Windows That Stick and are Hard to Open?
Doors and windows that stick? SoDry can help....
How to Stop Crawl Space Mold – A Guide for Alabama Homeowners
What you need to know about mold in your crawl space & what you can do to fix it. ...
How to clean a flooded basement
Helpful tips to clean a flooded basement, including an important safety warning. ...
Is hidden wood rot attacking your crawl space? What Alabama homeowners need to know now
Is your crawl space subfloor protected from wood rot and decay? Here's what you can do to protect your home. ...
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home with Foundation Problems in Alabama
Are you considering purchasing a home with foundation problems in the Alabama area? Here's why that might not be such a bad idea. ...
3 Hidden Hazards That Can Destroy Your Crawl Space
Untreated crawl space homes are susceptible to air, water and structural issues. Here's what you can do about it....
House Leveling – A Short But Complete Guide
Does your house need to be leveled? As much as homeownership costs and upkeep might frustrate you sometimes, we’re not talking about clearing the site with a bulldozer. In ...
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost in Alabama? Here’s your answer.
Crawl space encapsulation has become a hot topic for Alabama homeowners. Alabama’s warm and humid conditions can invite a variety of problems into your crawl space that, left unattended, ...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Home’s Foundation in Summer
How to maintain your foundation: 6 things every Alabama homeowner should know When it comes to maintaining your foundation (basement, slab or crawl space) during periods of hot, dry weather, watering ...
6 common ways water gets in you basement or crawl space
Wondering how water finds its way underneath your home? Here are 6 common ways water enters your basement or crawl space....
The Top 7 Causes of Foundation Settlement in Alabama
Foundation settlement is a fact of life for many Alabama homeowners. Although the loamy soil that covers a large part of our state is generally good for foundation support, no ...
The top 6 causes of basement leaks and what to do about them
Water leaks in your basement can kick off a mix of troubles that put the durability of your home (and the health of the people who live there) at risk. ...
Sagging floors and what to do about them
Sagging floors are often a warning sign of hidden structural damage underneath homes in Alabama. If you notice that your floors are starting to slope, or feel soft or springy ...
What’s the bad smell in my crawlspace smell and what can I do to eliminate it?
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably only visit your crawl space when you absolutely have to. People usually go down there only to check heating or cooling equipment, ...
My basement walls are bowing inward. What should I do?
Bowed basement walls can be a sign of serious structural trouble under your home. If one or more of your basement walls is starting to bow inward, it’s important ...
Dealing with pests and insects in your crawl space or basement?
Home is a place where everyone in your family should feel safe and comfortable. For our own families at SouthernDry, we want our homes to be a refuge from the ...
Helical piers: what are they and what do they do?
Industry experts say that helical piers are the best solution for most home and business foundation repairs, but not everyone knows what they are, what they do, or why they ...
