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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 ...
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 ...
Ways in Which Poor Indoor Air Quality is Affecting Your Health
Is the air your breathing causing you harm? Many Americans are in danger of suffering lasting health effects because of the air in their homes. This is because the indoor ...
Crawl Space Waterproofing – 4 Reasons Why You Should Have Your Crawl Space Inspected
Are you in need of crawl space waterproofing services? Many owners of homes with crawlspaces are not aware that they need these services until the damage to their homes is ...
Foundation – New Market, AL 35761
Rob called SouthernDry after finding several cracks in the brick exterior of his house. He had vertical cracks above windows, and stair-step cracks in other areas. These are telltale signs ...
Crawl Space Encapsulation – Bremen, AL 35033
Jalon called and spoke to Russ about problems in his crawl space. He was concerned about high humidity, in turn causing mold growth. He was currently renting the house with ...
Crawl Space Encapsulation – Birmingham, AL 35005
A homeowner, in Birmingham Alabama, called SouthernDry because of high humidity in her crawlspace. She was concerned about escalating costs of heating and cooling her home. She was also concerned ...
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Andalusia, AL 36420
Hot and humid south Alabama provides a perfect environment for mold and moisture in a crawlspace. That is exactly what Jon was dealing with at his home in Andalusia. And ...
Wet Basement Waterproofing in Birmingham, AL 35242
As is true with most wet basements, a homeowner in Birmingham Alabama called SouthernDry after a period of hard rain in utter panic. Her basement was flooding and she needed ...
Helical Tiebacks | Basement Foundation Repair | Ashville Alabama 35953
SouthernDry received a call from a homeowner who had a bowing wall in her basement. She had already had another basement repair company come out to fix the bowed walls, ...
Mold Remediation & Basement Waterproofing – Jasper, AL
The homeowner called into SouthernDry because he noticed the presence of mold on his walls. He stated that his basement walls were wet and had a mildew type of smell. ...
Leaning Wall Repair – Birmingham, AL 35005
The homeowners called into SouthernDry because they noticed that the south wall in their basement was titled their west wall had a slight lean as well. This was a major ...
