Foundation, Concrete or Water Problems Got You Down?

Get answers for many kinds of Southern California property troubles, such as settling concrete slabs, damp basements or cracked foundations.

If you know or suspect you have a problem in one of these areas at your home, call and talk it over.

You can probably get some reliable assistance on the phone, and someone will arrange a time to come by and inspect your place.

When Do I Know if My Home Has a Problem?

It may be hard to see if you have a real problem with your East Thousand Oaks home or not.

Some conditions are nuanced and need a professional contractor to supply an opinion. Other concerns are more obvious.

And problems do show up at both old and new houses.

Here Are a Few Conditions to Look Out for:

• Major cracks in a concrete foundation or basement floor
• Windows or doors stick to their frames when you close or open them
• Rain water gets in your basement or crawlspace
• Spaces around exterior doors or a garage door and frame
• Uneven or sloping interior floors
• Up and down cracks in sheet rock between a door frame and the ceiling
• Noticeable separation between exterior walls or your chimney and a wall
• Collections of water near your house after a rain
• Spaces between a wall and the ceiling
• Gaps between a wall and the floor
• Cracking exterior or interior brick walls or mortar
• Separating interior molding, usually crown or door molding
• Floors are weak, warped or pitched
• Cracking solid surface exterior or interior walls

This Looks Like a Hard Problem to Fix

Serious house structure issues are hard to repair, but they can get done.

Homeowners sometimes believe their own issue is either unfixable, or it costs lots of money to correct, however that is not necessarily correct.

A complicated foundation project will need a seasoned contractor, working with the appropriate crew and equipment to get it done properly. Working under a home, lifting it up and getting it level without breaking the structural strength of the house is not for an inexperienced contractor.

Waterproofing a Home in East Thousand Oaks or Agoura Hills

If you have a wet or damp crawlspace once in a while, a waterproofing specialist can get to the cause of your problem and determine why rain water is getting into it.

The ideal strategy to your wet crawlspace could require starting some waterproofing procedures under your house, fixing the soil grading and landscape areas on the outside of your house, or a mix of the two.

Agoura Hills Concrete Slab Lifting Services

If a portion of your cement pathway, terrace or porch has sunk under where it used to be, they will solve that too. They make use of a method called mud jacking (also called slab jacking).

Mudjacking is a procedure where your contractor forcefully insert a dense substance below the lowest cement slab. This material collects underneath the slab and pushes the slab straight up to its preferred level.

Concrete raising increases the appearance of walkways and sidewalks by making each section the same height and also helps to stop accidental trips.

Why Do These Issues Occur Anyway?

Well, around and under your house, the soil can shift a little bit regularly. Wetness, high or low temperatures and a few other slight variables may cause the ground to shrink or enlarge.

This action, even though it can be minimal, will affect whatever is on top of it, from a house to a driveway or any other solid surface.

Even while you can’t change our weather, getting your house constructed on a lot that has inferior drainage and unsuitable grading or neglecting to add reliable rain gutters can be significant factors in whether or not your house experiences a structure or water problem.

Some property owners run into complications in these areas; most do not. One of the greatest ways to protect against house foundation problems is to keep water from gathering around and under your house.

The characteristics of the earth your home was built on is a substantial factor as well. Some soil varieties swell and contract more than other soils after they get exposed to water. California is a mixed bag in this regard. Some area soils are too absorbent; other areas are fine.

Another common cause of structure issues is having a large tree too close to your home. This could lead to problems if the roots extend under the residence and put stress on your slab, as well as interfering with sewer and water pipelines. The substantial roots from a significant tree near your home may also pull considerable amounts of moisture out of the dirt under your building, making it too dry during our Summer season.

These components can contribute to the introduction of modest concrete cracking with time. Smallish cracks can let in moisture and may grow into larger cracks. And those bigger cracks can cause obstacles.

Can’t I Wait and Do It Later?

If you’re confident you’ve got some kind of issue with your property, you ought to get it examined. A checkup is not something you should wait on.

And you can’t neglect it and just hope it goes away, it won’t. Foundation crack repair is a problem that is best to correct sooner rather than later.

Your base structure supports your complete house. The walls, roof and floors rely on it. If you don’t look after it you may wind up in an extreme circumstance later.

If you regularly sense dampness, the mix of water and enough time might lead to a mold problem. And having mold at your home could be real trouble.

And if you are about to list and sell your house, just remember that nobody wants to invest in a property that has a structure issue or displays telltale signs of water damage.

Also, it is a home seller’s obligation to tell a potential buyer of any crucial home defect. You won’t want to get into a situation of saying that you knew there was a serious problem, however you didn’t have it fixed and you didn’t tell the buyer about it.

You shouldn’t assume that your issue is going to be too challenging to repair. And don’t panic that it’s going to cost too much. A knowledgeable contractor and work crew can repair nearly any issue you have. And the price might be less than what you were visualizing.

There Are Choices

There are some companies that have been repairing houses for some time.

Local work crews have the knowledge necessary to conduct broad structure inspections and correctly deal with your issue.

Where Work Gets Done

They ordinarily operate throughout the east Thousand Oaks area including Agoura Hills and the 91301 and 91376 zips. Just call and they will look at the situation you are experiencing.

What They Can Do For You:

– General Foundation Repair
– Making a House Level
– Leveling and Slab Jacking
– Filling in Concrete Cracks
– Making Basements Waterproof

323-641-4171