FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER

 

Guidelines for choosing a foundation repair specialist

So, you have noticed some damage in your foundation and think you may need to have a specialist look into it. What steps should you take?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, you can ask around to your friends and neighbors, see if they have had any experience with having to get repairs done on their foundation.  Ask them if they had a good experience with the company they worked with. Did they have to get an Engineer involved? They may have some information to contact the companies they did use. You can also use a service such as Angie’s List, this service helps members easily find highly-rated service providers to fulfill their service needs. You can also check out your local BBB (Better Business Bureau) you can do a search to find an accredited BBB business that fits your needs.

 

 

Now that you have done your initial research on finding a foundation repair specialist and made an appointment, what’s next?

When you interview your foundation repair specialist what questions should you ask?

Will this inspection cost you anything up front?

Has he ever worked in your neighborhood?

Does he have adequate insurance?

Is he licensed to work in the area?

Will there be an engineer involved?

What if the foundation repair specialist sees that you need to get an engineer involved? Well, he may have several engineers in the area and may suggest them, you can also look to Angie’s List and the BBB. If an engineer needs to be involved, then the foundation repair specialist will be working directly with the engineer and doing the repairs that the engineer has drawn up.  At this point you can almost surely be rest assured that the work is being done in a professional manner, as work may need to be inspected by the county or city.

Before the work is done what (if anything) will you need to do to prepare for the workers? (Such as brush removal, landscaping materials removal) or will they take care of that?

Is there a necessity to have the utilities located? Is that done by them?

What safety precautions will the foundation repair specialist take to keep the worksite safe after the workers are done for the day?

Is there going to be a need to replace any concrete after the work is done? Will that be done by them or is that your responsibility?

After all work is complete and all inspections are passed will he furnish a completion letter from the Engineer? (This may be important if the house will be sold in the next few years).

 

 

This is just a few points that you may need to think about if you find the need to hire a foundation repair specialist. If you think you need to talk to a foundation repair specialist you can give us a call at Colorado Grouting and we can come out and look at your problem.

719-543-7670