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Solutions for a Settling Foundation
November 19, 2020 | Foundation Repair
Foundation settlement can happen for a variety of reasons, and at any point in time. While foundation settlement is common, it’s important to know what your options are when looking for solutions for a settling foundation. Solutions for Foundation Settlement Steel Push Piers Steel push piers are driven deep into the soil to lift and...
When should I worry about Foundation Cracks?
November 4, 2020 | Cracked Slabs, Foundation Repair, Uncategorized
As a homeowner, you may do everything right. You might keep your gutters in good repair and clear of debris. The landscaping grade around your foundation is leading down and away as it should be. You perform normal inspections of your foundation. What happens if you do everything right but you still have cracks in...
Common Foundation Issues to Look For
October 8, 2020 | Foundation Repair
Whether you’re buying, selling, or currently own a home, it’s important to know the signs of common foundation issues. Knowing these tell-tale signs can make all the difference when it comes to foundation repairs. Common Foundation Issues Foundation Cracks The most common foundation problem is foundation cracks. Here in California, we’re more prone to cracking...
Underpinning Helps DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Berkeley Marina
September 8, 2020 | Foundation Repair, Slab Leveling, Uncategorized
Underpinning helped stablize a building at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Berkeley Marina. Built on soft soil, the building tilted more than 20 inches.
Steel Piers Lift And Stabilize Laguna Beach Home With Natural Cave Below
September 8, 2020 | Foundation Repair, Uncategorized
Foundations On The Level used steel piers to help lift and stabalize a Laguna Beach ocean-front home with a natural sea cave beneath.
How to Fix Uneven Sloping Floors
August 14, 2020 | Foundation Repair
Uneven and sloping floors are signs of foundation settlement. In addition to your sloping floors, you’ll likely notice a few other signs. Drywall cracks and gaps between your foundation and baseboards often accompany the uneven floors. Throughout this post, we’ll walk you through how we fix uneven, sloping floors. In most cases, foundations need to...
What is a Floor Level Survey?
August 3, 2020 | Foundation Repair, Slab Leveling
Your house can be moving and you don’t even know it. You also can’t know the extent of the problem without professional help. At Foundations on the Level, we use professional tools to conduct a comprehensive floor level survey to find the reason why the footings of your home are moving. Some foundation companies will...
Understanding Foundation Cracks and Knowing When to Repair Them
July 8, 2020 | Cracked Slabs, Foundation Repair
The best way to know how to repair foundation cracks is to understand why they happened in the first place. In this post we’re outlining the different types of cracks, how they form, and letting you know when they need to be repaired. In some cases, cracks in your foundation aren’t always a cause for concern....
Hot Dry Weather a Fire Hazard and a Foundation Hazard in SoCal
June 8, 2020 | Foundation Repair
We’ve been dealing with a hot, dry patch of weather with low humidity. This poses a fire threat to our area and you should be aware. What you might not be aware of is this type of weather is also a threat to your home. How? Dry weather over extended periods can lead to foundation...
Help Prevent Foundation Problems
June 5, 2020 | Foundation Repair
While many foundation issues are due to natural occurrences over time, there are a few things you can do as a homeowner to help prevent foundation problems. Below are 5 ways you can help prevent foundation problems for your home! How to Prevent Foundation Problems: Foundation Problem Prevention Tip # 1: Maintain your Lawn Maintaining your...