Crawl Space Water Damage: How to Spot the Signs Before It’s Too Late
Worried about hidden water damage in your crawl space? Learn the top causes of crawl space water intrusion, how to prevent it, what to do if it’s already there, and how to catch it early.
What to Expect During a Professional Crawl Space Foundation Assessment
Wondering what a crawl space foundation assessment involves? Learn what to expect, how it differs from an inspection, and why a thorough, professional approach matters—especially for pier and beam homes.
Can I Do Crawl Space Foundation Repairs On My Own? DIY Style
You’ve got a crawl space foundation that needs repair. It seems easy enough, maybe you can do it on your own, DIY-style? This article will give you a realistic answer to whether you can do crawl space repairs yourself and what you would need to get it done.
Foundation Repair Cost for Pier and Beam Homes: What to Expect in 2025
Curious about house leveling costs? Learn what to expect for pier and beam foundation repairs. This guide breaks down six repair levels with cost estimates and explores average expenses for small, mid-sized, and large-scale projects to repair your crawl space foundation.
Should I Close Up My Crawl Space Vents for the Winter? Why or Why Not?
You want to close up crawl space vents for the winter. It might prevent frozen pipes and keep it warmer inside. Is this a good idea? This article discusses crawl space vent closure, its effects and possible ramifications. Then we offer other ways to keep your home warm without closing up vents.
What To Do About Standing Water Under Your Crawl Space Home
What can you do about standing water hanging out under your pier and beam or crawl space foundation? You know it’s bad, but don’t know what to do first to get started solving this issue. This article covers common culprits and long-term effects of excess crawl space moisture and steps to take to try and keep it dry.
Why Do You Need to Crawl a Crawl Space During a Foundation Inspection?
You’re getting bids for foundation repair on your crawl space home. Some contractors will crawl under the home and some won’t. This article explains why it’s important to crawl a crawl space during a foundation inspection and how it benefits you.
Do I Have to Move Out of My Crawl Space Home During House Leveling?
You need foundation repair for your crawl space home. Will you have to move out when house leveling repairs are done? The answer is mostly no but sometimes yes. This article explains the situations where a homeowner can stay and when they have to go while crawl space foundation repairs are underway.
Pier & Beam Problems: Do Cracked Floor Tiles Mean Foundation Issues?
Floor tiles are cracked in your pier and beam home and you are worried about foundation issues. This article explains what causes cracked tiles and discusses whether this problem is an indicator of foundation settlement. We also cover some do’s and don’ts with having tile in a crawl space home.
How to Handle Heavy Objects in a Pier and Beam Home: Sleeper Sills
You’ve got something heavy to put in your pier and beam home like a safe, waterbed, or piano. Can your floors hold the weight? Your solution is a sleeper sill. This article explains how an extra sill beam installed in your crawl space can help solve and prevent foundation issues with weighty stuff.
Crawl Space Foundation Homes: What Is the Role of Hallway Sills?
You’re looking at some crawl space foundation repair resources and have come across the term hallway sill. You don’t know their role or importance, or why you might need one added or repaired. This article defines the term “hallway sill” and explains its key function in your foundation and repairs.
Crawl Space Foundation Homes: What Is a Shaker Sill & What Do They Do?
You’re looking at some crawl space foundation repair resources or paperwork and have come across the term shaker sill. You don’t know what it does, why it’s important, or why you might need it repaired. This article defines the term “shaker sill” and explains its key function in your repairs.
Top 10 Countdown of the Scariest Things Found in Your Crawl Space
What’s the worst thing that could be under your home in the crawl space? What are the scariest things lurking around down there that we encounter as foundation repairmen? This article breaks down the top 10 for fun this Halloween.
What Is a Pier and Beam Foundation? How Can I Tell If I Have One?
What exactly is a pier and beam foundation? You think you have one but how can you tell? This article will define and describe the pier and beam foundation. We will talk a little bit about where they are found and how they are made too so you can know if you have this type of home foundation.
Should I Get My Pier and Beam House Leveled? Now, Later, or Never
You are not sure which way to go on getting your pier and beam house leveled. Should you do the repairs now? Do the repairs later? Or not at all? What makes the most sense for you and your home? This article will offer ways to help you think through this decision and feel good about your choice.
Crawl Space Foundation Issues: 8 Real + 6 Misleading Signs w/Pictures
How do you know if your pier and beam or crawl space home has foundation issues? Are the problems you see real signs or just misleading symptoms with another cause? This ultimate picture guide will show and explain both real and misleading signs of foundation problems with a crawl space home.
Top 7 Questions Your House Leveling Contractor Should Be Asking You
You are talking to house leveling contractors because you’ve got foundation issues with your pier and beam or crawl space home. You’ve got questions for them, but they should be asking stuff too. This article explains 7 key questions that a prospective house leveling contractor should be asking you.
15 Best Questions to Ask Before Hiring a House Leveling Contractor
How will you know if a house leveling contractor is right for you? Asking the right questions gives you the best chance to hire a company that meets your needs and handles your crawl space foundation problems. This article reviews and explains 15 top questions to ask when hiring for house leveling.
What Is Subfloor? (Definition, Purpose, Problems in Crawl Space Home)
You are looking into house leveling for your home and want to understand what subfloor is and how it fits into the structure of your crawl space foundation. This article defines and explains subfloor, and then reviews how to tell if there is something wrong with the subfloor in your home.
What Are Floor Joists? (Definition, Purpose, Problem Indicators)
You are looking into house leveling for your home and want to understand what a joist is and how it fits into the structure of your crawl space foundation. This article explains what floor joists are and their purpose and reviews how to tell if there is something wrong with your joists.
6 Best Ways to Improve Ventilation Under Your Pier and Beam Home
It’s kinda soggy under your pier and beam or block and base home. How can you improve this problem in your crawl space? This article will outline 6 different ways to increase ventilation and keep it dry under your crawl space foundation to prevent problems.
Will House Leveling Cause Plumbing Damage Under My Pier and Beam Home?
You’re just about ready to move forward with fixing your pier and beam foundation. You might be wondering if house leveling or crawl space foundation repair might damage your plumbing during the process. This article will explain why this is not much of a concern and why.
House Leveling with Anchor: 4 Service Features that Set Us Apart
Checking out info to get your house leveled with Anchor Foundation Repair or other Brazos Valley foundation repair companies? Reviews are good, but maybe you want a little more detail on how Anchor gets those ratings. This article shares 4 service features that make Anchor stand out from the rest.
Wood vs. Steel Shims on a Crawl Space Home: Which is Best?
Whether you have a pier and beam or block and base foundation, you’re researching repair companies and want to know what kinds of shims they use for house leveling on crawl space homes. The company you use will choose the material and this article will break down the pros and cons of each shim type.
House Leveling: 8 Beneficial Reasons to Raise Your Whole Home
You’ve got a crawl space home that is too close to the ground. You might think about raising the whole structure further off the ground for some practical and beneficial reasons for your home and your foundation. This article reviews the many pros and a few drawbacks to raising your whole home during the house leveling process.
House Leveling: 3 Drawbacks to Elevating Your Whole Home
You might be aware of the benefits of elevating your “too low” home. Are there any drawbacks or disadvantages to elevating your whole home? This article will quickly review the benefits and then expand on the cons that elevating your home might cause when you need to get your crawlspace home leveled.
How To Know if Your Whole Home Can Be Elevated During House Leveling
You are getting your house leveled, but now there’s this idea that your crawlspace home also needs to be elevated. How do you know if your home is or is not a good candidate for elevation? This article explains the determining factors used to decide if elevation is right for a home or not.
What is the Best Skirting Choice for My Block and Base Home? 9 Options
You have a crawl space home foundation and are exploring new skirting options for one reason or another. What are the choices in skirting and what is the best selection for your home? This article will discuss the purpose of skirting and present the pros and cons of the materials you can pick from.