House foundation repair

[coy-ote]

Does anyone have any info ?I started to notice hairline splits in the drywall ceiling and walls, not I saw some separation in the stone grout on the outside! Costs , warranty, company recommendations, house is about 14 years old


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[Gilly]

Try looking into Baird Foundation Repair. My buddy is a rep for them and is a fellow TBH member (OSB_Brandon is his screen name I think)

[toaster]

Hairline cracks are nothing to worry about and easy to patch. Worry about things separating or doors that won't close anymore.

[coy-ote]

That’s what I was thinking too but thought I’d ask here to get a grip on it before it gets worse


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[sharkhunter]

Only advice I have is be careful who you get to do it. Foundation repair Companies can have some shady characters. Watch for the up-charges! They are famous for doing that. Along with destroying everything in their path.

I would get a home inspection company to inspect it. If you call a foundation company they will find a reason to fix a perfectly good slab most of the time.

[coy-ote]

That’s the kinda info I’m looking for


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[Boss Buck]

I had 32 piers done in Wylie. this was about 15 years ago. There are 2 or different types pricing was all over the place. 250$-450$ good luck.

[Johnny Dangerr]

If you choose to do it. Hire them the week between Christmas and New year. They will be doing cost jobs to make payroll.........

[Drycreek3189]

Only advice I have is be careful who you get to do it. Foundation repair Companies can have some shady characters. Watch for the up-charges! They are famous for doing that. Along with destroying everything in their path.

I would get a home inspection company to inspect it. If you call a foundation company they will find a reason to fix a perfectly good slab most of the time.

This. I used Olshan with less than stellar results. In fact I fired them mid-job.

[coy-ote]

Try looking into Baird Foundation Repair. My buddy is a rep for them and is a fellow TBH member (OSB_Brandon is his screen name I think)

Will keep this handy


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[Boss Buck]

Not sure of the soil types for your area. I would think bell Piers or Steel drill stem types. Have a plumbing test before and after if you have to raise it a lot.

[coy-ote]

Sandy loam ,it’s not much just noticed it


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[Johnny Dangerr]

Press pileing is the only way to go. They were using 12 in the front of the house and 20 something in the back due to soil changes.......

[coy-ote]

Thanks for all the info


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[Charles]

Hire an independent Engineer to perform an inspection. If their is a foundation issue they will write a detailed report of what should be done. Than contact several repair companies in your area that have been around for a long time and references or get referrals from neighbors and friends. Get quotes and compare those to the report from the engineer.

I used a smaller local company that had been in business for 20+ years and was pleased with their work.

I'd recommend not being home when they start the leveling process. Hearing your home go snap, crackle and pop is unnerving.