Would you rather have a house with a full basement or on a slab?
In New England, a full basement usually wins. It gives you real living space, easy access to your
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Should I sell a house with cracks in the basement walls and leaking
You can sell a house with cracked, leaking basement walls. You have three real choices: fix it first,
How do I install a sump pump in my basement if there is no hole in the foundation?
You make the hole. A sump pump needs a basin set into the floor, so the crew saws
Is it better to put down a concrete slab or use concrete blocks for a foundation repair?
For most New Hampshire repair jobs, neither one is your real choice. A poured concrete slab and a
If you have a rotting sill plate or rim joist, is that simple to fix?
Sometimes yes, often no. A rotted sill plate or rim joist is fixable, and how simple it is
Is it a good or bad idea to buy a 1984 home which has had foundation repair done?
It can be a good idea. Past foundation repair is not a deal killer on a 1984 home.
Do horizontal or vertical cracks in walls indicate a big problem?
Horizontal cracks are the ones to worry about. A horizontal crack across a foundation wall usually means soil
Should I buy an old house built in 1890?
A house built in 1890 can be a great buy if the foundation is sound and any settling
Can you remove or relocate a column in a house?
Yes, a support column can sometimes be removed or relocated, but only after the load it carries gets
Can a cracked home foundation be fixed?
Yes. Most cracked foundations can be fixed without tearing the house apart. The right repair depends on the
