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.
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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.
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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 this case, “leveling” refers to restoring like-new alignment to a home that has settled unevenly. If you haven’t heard of the term before, house leveling is…
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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, could threaten the structural integrity of your home and could even expose your family to hidden health risks. As a trusted provider of crawl space waterproofing…
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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 your foundation as a home protection practice can help you avoid foundation repair. Here are 6 things every property owner should know. Setting up…
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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.
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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 home is one hundred percent immune from foundation settlement. It’s a natural occurrence even for the best designed and built structures. Here’s why. Loamy soil…
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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. Luckily there are affordable steps any homeowner can take to head off basement leaks at the source and ensure years of worry-free living. These steps…
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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 in spots where they used to feel solid, it’s a good idea to take a closer look and see what’s going on. Symptoms like this…
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