Guides
Foundation repair guides
Plain answers about foundation cracks, settling, repair methods and waterproofing, written for homeowners comparing contractors.
Until our guides are published, the service hiring guides cover what to compare for piering, bowing walls, slab repair, crawl spaces and waterproofing.
In preparation
Published once every figure can be traced to a cited source.
- Foundation crack types: which ones matter
- Signs of foundation problems
- Piering vs. slabjacking
- Do I need a structural engineer?
- Interior vs. exterior basement waterproofing
Find the right contractor for the problem
What to ask, and what the written quote should include, for each type of work.
- Piering and underpinningWhat to compare before you hire
- Bowing wall repairWhat to compare before you hire
- Slab foundation repairWhat to compare before you hire
- Crawl space repairWhat to compare before you hire
- Basement drainage and waterproofingWhat to compare before you hire