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Updated Jun 19, 2013

Q: Seeking Foundation Repair Company for My Home in Carrollton    —Carrollton, TX

"We believe there has been some shifting of our foundation, and there are now cracks in the woodwork and ceiling. We a..."

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I believe they will be honest and tell you if you don't need repairs, we had ours checked about 6 months prior and it was fine then. Then it got really bad, cracking ...

I first consulted with an independent structural engineer to give me an unbiased report. I used GeoDynamics (Jim McNeme) and thought he was terrrific. Then I contacte...

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Q: Basement Leaking    —Bartlett, IL

"Greetings Mamas, We bought our house 2 years ago and while the basement is unfinished, there is a finished bathroo..."

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Hi- We just had this done, although we are in a split-level with a finished basement, and the foundation wall was probably about half the size of a regular basement...

Hi Jen, my name is W. and my family owns a home improvment /remodeling businees.They give free estimates. If your interested in an honest, clean, fast, cost effective,...

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Q: Home Foundation Repair Referral    —Grand Prairie, TX

"Please help. I am separated from my husband for 1 1/2 years now. He refuses to be of any help regarding this issue...."

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I can tell you who NOT to use. DO NOT use Metro Leveling (also called North Texas Masonry.) They completely ruined our foundation and took thousands of dollars from ...

Foundation work typically is covered under a lifetime warranty that stays with the house even if it's sold to another owner. Look at the paperwork and call the compan...

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Q: Buy a House with Foundation Repaired    —Richardson, TX

"I am planning to buy one house in Plano TX. However, this house had foundation repaired in 1994 and no warranty avai..."

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I have been a Realtor for over 10 years. There are many areas and degrees of foundation work. Even if you ask the seller to pay for an Engineer report, they are all ...

C., You've had lots of good information. I agree go with what you feel and if it doesn't sit right pass it up. I purchased a house with foundation problems and bo...

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Q: Foundation Problem?    —Carrollton, TX

"My ceiling has a LONG crack, right in the middle. There's no attic or floor above it. The house is 11 years old, an..."

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C., Ram Jack Foundation Repair is a very honest and reputable company! They will tell you if it us indeed foundation problems and what you should get fixed. S..

It could just be a bad dry wall job.

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Q: Basement Seepage    —Chicago, IL

"I have no idea who to call to help with this situation. My backyard floods on the eastside of the property everytime..."

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Permaseal will come out and give a free estimate. I used them and haven't had any problems since.

same problem but my fiancee build houses, so first bring in some dirt and and pack it along the wall outside of house up high, then you can buy this tar like stuff pai...

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Q: Foundation Crack Repair - Seeking Someone    —Chicago, IL

"Seeking someone to figure out if I have a foundation crack and then if so, repair it. Every other year, I get some w..."

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We used permaseal. they are a little more expensive, but very well known and do a great job.

Hi D., Back in November you asked for recommendations for someone to repair your foundation. I checked previous posts and found that you requested what I was going...

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Q: Seeking a Foundation Repair Company in DFW Area    —Grand Prairie, TX

"I am in need of someone to give us estimates on our house for a foudation problems.I have a crack above my kitchen wi..."

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If you find someone good, would you let me know? I need the same thing.

My parents used Olshan Foundation Repair about 8 years ago and were very pleased. The house they lived in at the time had had very very bad foundation problems for ma...

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Q: Reasonably Priced Foundation Company    —Richardson, TX

"Can anyone recommend a good foundation company that doesn't charge a fortune? I am in Richardson and need work done ..."

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Good morning A., I'm a realtor with Keller Williams and always use MBR Foundation, they do a great job and stand behind their work! Call Phillip Duffin for a fre...

Hi, My husband and I own ON THE LEVEL foundation repair.... we have been in business over 20 years..... please contact me for more information. D.

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Q: Foundation Repair Recommendations    —McKinney, TX

"Hi - we are needed to have some foundation repair performed on our home. Can anyone please a competent and reputable..."

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P., I don't know of anyone in the Dallas area. I used to work for a Geotechnical Engineering firm in San Antonio. I'm not sure if you are putting a claim in on your ...

I had some repairs done last June. 1rst I hired an independent Structural Engineer so I could get and idependent opinion, rather from the company that stands to gain ...

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