If you are starting to see signs of damage to your home’s foundation such as cracks and crumbling, you may wonder when to schedule foundation repair. At Atlas Piers of Atlanta, Inc., we recommend that you schedule a free inspection without delay no matter what the season. There can even be advantages to foundation repair
>> READ MOREIf you are counting on your homeowner’s insurance to cover any future foundation repair needs that arise, you might be caught off guard by the limitations included in your plan. To qualify for coverage, foundation damage must fall within the guidelines set by your insurance company. If it does not, then you will be on
>> READ MOREAs you look for a home to buy, it is important to check for major faults that could otherwise remain hidden. You can start your inquiries with the foundation, which acts as the main support for the entire structure. You will need to ask your real estate agent and the homeowner of the house for
>> READ MOREAre you worried that your foundation might need a repair? If so, you should contact a foundation repair company that’s fast, efficient, and reliable, as soon as possible. The sooner you address the damage, the better, so waiting around isn’t recommended. However, before contacting a foundation repair company, you may want to work through these
>> READ MOREWhen you notice that your foundation needs to be repaired, you may wonder when the best time of year is to make the repairs. Foundation repair is a big project, and one of the main causes of foundation damage is the expanding and contracting of soil due to humidity and weather conditions. For this reason,
>> READ MORESpotting foundation issues can be tricky. Sometimes, serious signs of trouble can mimic conditions that are not serious at all, and to be on the safe side, you should contact a foundation specialist when you aren’t sure. However, if you know the early warning signs, you can protect your foundation and save yourself thousands of
>> READ MOREEven a relatively new foundation may be suffering from construction challenges. Whether this is caused by settling, an overabundance of water in the area or a lack of adequate compaction of the building pad, when your foundation heaves or settles it can cause a multitude of problems in the building above. As bad as that
>> READ MOREOwning a home is a big part of the American dream, but homeownership also means long term payments and continual home maintenance. Maintaining a home can take a lot of effort, but a well-maintained home not only looks great but can increase in value over time. In contrast, neglecting home maintenance has just the opposite
>> READ MOREFoundations need to hold up commercial structures. Ideally, they should stay standing until the building itself collapses, but sadly, that’s often not the case. Many foundations have problems long before they should, and to ensure your foundation is as strong as possible, you should understand the signs that may be indicative of foundation issues. Here
>> READ MOREIf the hustle and bustle of city living isn’t for you but you love the proximity to one of the South’s biggest metropolitan hubs, you may want to consider looking for a home in one of Atlanta’s many suburbs. Every suburban town or city has its own personality fit for a different lifestyle. If you
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