Last Updated on March 5, 2025 by SampleBoard
If you are thinking of moving to a new home, first and foremost, check the existing condition of the groundwork instead of the rooms and other fixtures.
You might need professional assistance to check its condition; however, invest in one instead of regretting it later and losing thousands of dollars, which could have been repaired within a few hundred.
If you find symptoms as mentioned below, repair them without any delay.
If you notice any of these signs, don't forget to peek into the foundation area; it might be in deep trouble, crying for repair.
Foundation damage doesn't happen overnight until an earthquake, flood, or sudden accident hits your home.
Instead, the damage may be done when your builder does not take good care during construction, or you are unaware of the ongoing moisture problem and pest ingestion underneath.
Additionally, you may be busy renovating your living area and may have overlooked the maintenance needs of your foundation.
When such signs are not resolved, cracks are formed in the foundation area, and may go through problems like:
In case of minor problems, you may opt for a D-I-Y repair process, but more significant problems demand more significant solutions from experienced experts for your foundation repair.
As one method is irrelevant for all types of foundation problems, your structural engineer will recommend that you go for the best possible solution to your given situation, which could be among the given ones.
When your foundation has faced extreme damage, this method is suitable as it strengthens the base of your home.
Piers are installed below the foundation, which could be made of concrete, steel, and helical piers.
Although it can be expensive, it is suitable for stabilizing your foundation.
This method can be suitable for uplifting an uneven or settling foundation.
You may wonder about the benefits of slabjacking. In this process, cement, sand, and water are mixed up to fill up any cracks and holes and thus help in lifting the foundation.
This method is suitable to uplift your settling foundation in the short run, as you may need to repeat this process every few years.
If your foundation has minor cracks, it can be repaired with hydraulic cement, vinyl concrete, epoxies, or polyurethane sealants. The severity of the cracks determines the material of use.
Once you finish foundation inspection and repair, the next step is to start packing all your essentials and move out.
Leaving your old home and going to a new one can be exciting and, at the same time, tiring as you need to pack up everything that you have been living with for years to build a new home.
Instead of going through all the hassle of packing and unpacking, you can use moving services to ease out all the tasks.
You can choose the companies based on the service that you want to render, as mentioned below:
If you want to take a full range of services, starting from dismantling the furniture, packing it up along with other belongings to reassessing the fixtures in your new home up to the point of placing everything in the right place you desire.
Suppose you can pack, unpack, and decorate things in your new space.
In that case, you can use the truck rental service provided by the moving companies, which will help you load and unload your packed belongings to the designated space.
Sometimes, you may have to store your belongings for a short or even a longer timeframe, usually between the day of moving in and the day of moving out.
Are you worried about driving your vehicle to your new home? You don't have to waste fuel and energy anymore, as moving companies will ship it to your new location.
As you transition from your old residence to a new one, you may not need to check the foundation while it should have been on your priority list.
Moving companies can provide the services of repairing foundations and moving in the same package. But before you choose the moving companies, take a few considerations.
Choose moving companies with great reviews from previous clients who assure you of good service.
Always choose those companies that follow local and international standards while moving to new destinations.
Also, verify that they have the right to work in this field and that they have the required insurance to safeguard your possessions and compensate you in case of damage.
Go for those companies with a high level of knowledge and experience, as you trust them with your precious belongings.
Indeed, the price of moving is an important consideration and the breaking point for the deal. Ask for detailed pricing on the scheduled date and destinations.
Some might give you low quotations before starting the work and may ask for more at critical times of the moving process.
So, beware of those quotations and choose the ones that are transparent and reliable for you to trust on your crucial day of move.
Once you have moved in, it's time for you to protect the base of your lovely new home.
When you follow these steps, you will notice minor damages beforehand, allowing you to prevent major impairment in the future.
