Understanding what causes foundation damage is essential for effective prevention and repair. Soil-related issues, such as expansion, contraction, and poor compaction, are frequent culprits.

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The term foundation repair is a nightmare for every home or property owner. Foundation repair arises when the very foundation of a home, building, or structure is damaged and needs to be repaired. The ...

Most garages in older communities were certainly not built with the same level of quality as were the homes. Many were erected right on the ground, with no foundation at all to support them. Often the ...

Question: My home is from the 1930s and has a detached garage. At some time the garage was extended for more room for a larger car. Now the whole garage is leaning to one side and the roof is sagging.

A woman who lives at the Ivyside property where a contractor punctured an Altoona Water Authority sewer line while trying to repair her garage foundation says an authority water main break likely ...