It's safe to say that one of the most frustrating and expensive problems for homeowners to have to deal with include foundation issues. When issues are found, most homeowners are going to feel a mixed bag of emotions with everything from anger to helplessness. Understandably, because it is such an expensive and sensitive project to take on, most homeowners may also attempt to delay fixing the issue. We are here to say that this is not a good idea. Read on to learn when and why you should get your foundation repaired.
Selling Your Home
The first reason homeowners may want to plan a foundation repair project is if they are selling their home in the near future. Fixing any foundational issues is highly recommended by most real estate agents as buyers will not want to place an offer on a home with a poor foundation. In fact, many do not think of this issue and will, unfortunately, continue to drop their asking price, not knowing that all they need is to repair their home's foundation.
Visible Signs Within Your home
If there is one dead giveaway that you need to have a foundation repair conducted on your home, it's visible cracks along your walls. If you see large vertical cracks moving up your walls, this could mean that the foundation has shifted rapidly. Not only does this harm the aesthetic of your home, but it can possibly pose a risk to yourself and anyone else living within it. Another sign that your foundation has shifted is when your doors are suddenly becoming difficult to close. In many cases, when the shift is small enough where no cracks appear, this is the first sign that will present itself to homeowners. If you are able to catch these small foundation shifts in time, you may be able to save yourself future headaches and a few dollars.
Get It Done in Winter
While you may think that the warmer months are the best time to get a foundation repair, you actually would do better to have it done when it’s cold outside. While the weather is nicer for people in the summer, the ground is also warmer and therefore less stable. When the ground is cold and frozen, however, it is more stable to work with and will provide a stronger foundation repair. Of course, you want to get it done when it’s cold but there isn’t precipitation, so it’s best to contact a repair company in late fall and early winter so that you can have your repair scheduled quickly. Then, if the weather gets in the way, you have plenty of time still to utilize those cold months and reschedule.
Experiencing Issues with your homes' foundation is no joke and something that must be taken care of as soon as possible. Hopefully, the information above has provided you with enough information where you will be able to spot these issues and plan a proper repair project to fix any issues.
