Top 4 Signs Your Crawl Space Foundation Needs Repair After the Holidays
Something happened over the holidays that made you think you need your foundation repaired or at least looked at. This article reviews 4 common signs that might lead you to believe repairs are necessary for your home and what to do about getting started.
3 Most Common Crawl Space Foundation Concerns In Texas Winters
It’s wintertime in Texas, do you need to be concerned about your crawl space foundation when it’s cold? This article breaks down the common issues that could worry you this winter for your pier and beam home.
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.
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.
Top 6 Reasons to Keep Your Crawl Space Clean and Ways to Get It Done
You’re worried about your crawl space being messy and full of clutter, but do you need to be? This article discusses the top reasons keeping your crawl space clean is a good idea and how to get it in shape.
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 Does a House Leveling Repair Plan Tell Me and Why Should I Care?
You have just received a plan for house leveling from Anchor Foundation Repair. What’s in this document for me? This article explains every part of your formal house leveling proposal and why we include it so that you know what to pay attention to the most.
Slab Foundation vs. Pier and Beam: Pros and Cons for Homeowners
You’re wondering what differences there are between slab foundations and crawlspace foundations like on pier and beam homes. Maybe because you’re house shopping or just because you are curious. This article will list the pros and cons of each home foundation type for your reference.
What Is a Crawl Space Foundation? (Definition, Types, Pros & Cons)
You’re researching home foundation repairs and have run across a term you don’t quite understand: crawl space foundation. This article will describe and show examples of crawl space homes and explore the pros and cons of this foundation type.
Top 10 Myths About Pier and Beam Foundation Leveling and Repair
You’ve heard things about getting your house leveled and want to know if they are true – things like house leveling is messy, and pier and beam foundation repair is expensive. This article gives quick no-nonsense answers to the major myths and misconceptions about crawl space foundation repairs.
Top 3 Maintenance Tips for Your Pier and Beam Home’s Foundation
You have just had your pier and beam or crawl space home foundation leveled and repaired and now are thinking about maintenance. Or you are wondering how to care for this kind of home. This article covers the best actions a homeowner can take to keep your pier and beam foundation in good condition.
House Leveling with Anchor: 4 Steps to Expect From a Typical Project
You have a pier and beam or crawl space home and are waiting for your house leveling project to start. What should you expect in the typical repair process with Anchor Foundation Repair? This article outlines the basic repair process at your home so that you can prepare and know what will happen.
A Tornado Moved My Crawl Space Home: Can Foundation Repair Fix It?
Your crawl space or mobile home has been moved by the winds of a tornado. Can a foundation repair company help you to move your home back onto its original position on your block and base or pier and beam foundation? This article will give guidance to help get your home back in place.
Pier and Beam Repair: (How) Can I Estimate the Cost to Level My House?
You’ve got a pier and beam home that needs its foundation leveled. You’re wondering if you can estimate the costs on your own to repair it without bothering a contractor yet. This article explores the question of estimating the price for house leveling on your crawl space home and offers DIY tips.
House Leveling: 4 Extra Costs of Pier and Beam Repair
You’re looking into the prospect of leveling your pier and beam house and are wondering about extra costs. Is there anything else you will need to pay for besides the bill from the foundation repair company? This article will review the potential additional costs you might run into during a house leveling project so that there are no surprises.
House Leveling: Is Anchor Foundation Repair the Best Fit for Your Needs?
You are shopping around for a foundation repair company to handle your house leveling or pier and beam foundation repair needs. Is Anchor Foundation Repair the best fit for you? This article will cover your top house leveling needs and discuss whether Anchor is best to meet those needs or not.
Does Anchor Foundation Repair Have a Warranty for House Leveling?
You’re nearly ready to pull the trigger on getting house leveling done for your pier and beam home. You want just a little more info on Anchor Foundation Repair’s warranty policy for crawl space home repairs. This article will give you the low down in simple terms and explain why we do it this way.
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: Are There Different Methods?
You need your pier and beam foundation repaired or your house leveled. Are there different ways that foundation repair companies use to fix crawl space foundations? This article answers the question of what methods exist and explores approaches that repair contractors can take with this home issue.
Cost of Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: How Much for House Leveling?
How much does house leveling cost? What should I expect to pay for pier and beam foundation repairs? This article reviews 6 levels of repair and the respective estimated costs as well as average overall costs for small, mid, and large scale house leveling projects.
House Leveling vs. Pier and Beam Repairs: What’s the Difference?
You have heard the terms house leveling and pier and beam foundation repair. You are not sure if they are different things or different ways to say the same thing. This article will explore the meaning and difference between these two terms so that you can feel more clear on the subject yourself.
House Leveling: How Long Does Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Take?
How long is house leveling supposed to take on average? You need to know how much time to allow for your pier and beam foundation repair so that you know what to expect. This article reviews 6 crawlspace foundation repair scenarios and their approximate work times along with contributing factors.
Should I Level My Pier and Beam House Now? 6 Good Reasons Not to Wait
Wondering if there are any good reasons to do house leveling sooner rather than later? Any situations where it’s best to do pier and beam foundation repairs now and not wait? This article covers 6 practical reasons to consider in deciding if now is the right time to level your home or not.
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: 5 Times to Wait on House Leveling
You’re looking for reasons, wise and practical reasons, that it might be good to wait on getting foundation repairs for your pier and beam home and honestly there are some to consider. This article covers 5 situations where it’s okay to wait before getting started on your house leveling project.
Pier and Beam Foundation Problems: 5 False or Confusing Signs
You think you have a foundation issue with your pier and beam home but you are not seeing any of your signs on the lists out there. There are misleading signs that are not foundation-related issues on crawl space homes. This article covers 5 top false and confusing signs that have different causes.
Top 3 Problem Signs For Your Pier and Beam Home’s Foundation
Do you keep finding articles that talk about foundation problem signs in slab homes? But you’ve got a pier and beam home and want to know the specific signs of foundation problems in that style of home. This article will cover the top 3 problem signs specific to crawl space type foundations.
What to Expect from a Pier and Beam Foundation Inspection with Anchor
You have a pier and beam or block and base home and need someone to come out and inspect it for a repair bid. Do you need to do anything to prepare? Is it different than inspecting a slab foundation? This article will help you know what to expect from a crawlspace-type home foundation inspection.
What are Sills on a Pier and Beam Home Foundation? 5 Types/Purposes
You have heard terms with the word “sill” in them while talking to your foundation repair contractor. You have a pier and beam home foundation that needs repair. This article will demystify the term sill and review types of sill used on a crawlspace foundation for original construction and repairs.
Pier and Beam Foundation Homes: What Types of Piers Are There?
You’ve got a pier and beam house but what kind of piers do you have, and are they any good? This article lists 6 different types of piers commonly found on pier and beam homes and explores their pros, cons, and repair solutions.
How Do You Fix a Pier and Beam Foundation? Understanding Damage & Repairs
Want to know more about your pier and beam foundation? Understanding how these foundations are made and how they become damaged are the steps to really see how they need to be repaired. This article covers construction, damage, and repair approaches for pier and beam foundations.