Foundation Repair

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No repair is more terrifying to a home owner than foundation repair. Your entire home or investment sits atop this structure and the thought of your family family or business facing potential harm due to foundation failure is unthinkable. The good news is you don't have to remove the whole building, or even half it. Using the right excavation and structural equipment, we can repair your cracked, failing or water logged foundation back to it's original function and usability; or even better, as one of the top foundation contractors Albany NY has to offer, we will make sure your foundation is as stable as ever!

Many times in much older homes water has taken out any mortar between blocks or cracked the buildings concrete walls. Step 1 of something like this will always be to find the source of the water. Most times this will included digging up the exterior of the house, just outside the concrete. With the exposed block or concrete now showing we begin to assess the damage and start to mitigate it from the exterior. This includes using a water phobic tar or anything else that will stick to masonry and keep water from seeping back in.

With the exterior sealed up and the water problem solved (if that is the case), we can begin to take a look at the inside to see where the structural failures are, and where the structural load of the building is. With these two pieces of information, we can make an informed decision on whether or not we need to add footings, pick up new load points, or just repair what is there. There are many ways of doing this right and saving money overall. But most importantly we will make sure that your home or business will be safe again.

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How much does foundation repair cost?

This is a common question and most likely the first thought you had when you saw the first crack or when you saw your first bit of water. There may be some luck, there quicker fixes that can cost around $1,200, it may be as simple as adding a new structural column to help take some of the load off the exterior. Most fixes will cost in the $5,500-$15,500 dollar range, also depends on what foundation contractor you use. Then there is the other extreme where the fix may involve jacking up the entire house, just so we can repair the foundation. Albany NY, being in the North East and consisting mostly of homes with basements, it isn't uncommon to see these problems grow over time if untreated. Every job will have it's own nuances to it, so we suggest at the very least give us a call so we can point you in the right direction, foundation repair can be a tricky business and we want to make sure you get the best advice that saves your home and saves you the most money.

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When is foundation repair a good idea? What are some signs?
Your entire home rest on top of your foundation. There is no scarier repair and nothing home owners dread more than a foundation issue. They are they main cause of failed inspections on home purchases, and can be the one of the larger ticket items you may need to fix over your homes lifespan. One thing that can create larger problems that lead to the need for foundation repair, is the fact that 80% of the foundation is hid underneath the earth, and if you have a finished basement, often times that can exacerbate the situation. Some simple signs to look for are:

  • Cracks showing up on your finished walls
  • Chimney pulling away from the house
  • Uneven doors and finished trim
  • Walls and Ceilings pulling away from each other
  • masonry gaps and mortar cracking
  • General cracks in foundations
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If you start to see any of these signs it's a good chance that you need some foundation repair work. We customize each solution to every house we work on. We take into account the local terrain, the soil conditions, the pitch of your yard, and an any other factor that may be a major factor in not only how the foundation repair can be fixed, but how it happened in the first place! If you're looking for the top foundation repair, Albany NY has a ton of contractors, choose the best one!
My home is new and I think I may have foundations, should I still call? 
Foundation stabilization can sometimes be just as important as the original pour. Over time soils tend to move and start to get used to the new concrete structure recently placed there. And sometimes the pressure from these shifting soils mixed with a bad foundation pour and you can end up with a destabilized foundation. Our foundation contracting team uses a mix of concrete pillars, steel posts, new block walls and a different array of items that may be needed to keep your foundation from caving in! Don't wait for the problem to get worse! Call Albany Excavation and Concrete as soon s you may think there is a hint of a problem. Our estimates and advice is free!
I have water in the basement, what should I do?
Another aspect of any foundation is water retention. There is no such thing as waterproofing foundations, but you can mitigate the water as much as possible. Our team will look for builder defects and any other issues that may have been overlooked while the home was being built. We will address all these issues and come up with a solution that may come as close as you can to waterproofing your basement! When dealing with foundation repair, Albany NY has some great contractors, but call the best!
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