Foundation and Crawl Space Repair, Explained
Practical articles from the HydroHelp911 team, written in plain language for homeowners.
Foundation Crack Repair DIY Foundation Crack Repair vs. Hiring a Pro: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
A plain comparison of repairing a foundation crack yourself and hiring a professional.
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Foundation Crack Repair Cheapest Ways to Repair a Cracked Foundation
Lower cost options for sealing and stabilizing a cracked foundation in North Carolina.
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Foundation Crack Repair Can a Foundation Crack Be Fixed From the Inside?
Learn which foundation cracks can be repaired from the inside.
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Foundation Crack Repair How to Seal Foundation Cracks: Epoxy vs Polyurethane
Epoxy injection bonds dry, stable cracks; polyurethane injection seals cracks that leak.
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Foundation Crack Repair What Is the Best Foundation Repair Method?
The best crack repair depends on the crack: epoxy for dry, stable cracks, polyurethane for leaks, carbon fiber for bowing walls and piers for settlement.
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Foundation Crack Repair Are Foundation Cracks Normal?
Small vertical hairline cracks are often normal.
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Foundation Crack Repair What Causes Foundation Cracks in Homes?
Soil movement, poor drainage, and construction flaws cause cracks.
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Foundation Crack Repair What Happens If You Don’t Fix Foundation Cracks? Risks Explained
When a foundation crack and its cause are not addressed, water can get in and movement can continue.
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Foundation Crack Repair What Does a Foundation Crack Look Like?
Foundation cracks range from thin hairline cracks to horizontal and stair step cracks.
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Foundation Repair Foundation Repair Methods for a Shifting House
A shifting house is usually repaired with piers to firmer soil, wall anchors or carbon fiber for bowing walls, and crawl space jacks for sagging floors.
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Crawl Space Encapsulation Most Common Crawl Space Problems and How to Fix Them
The most common crawl space problems are standing water, humidity, mold, pests, sagging floors and wood rot.
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Foundation Repair Foundation Replacement: When It’s Necessary and How It Works
Foundation replacement is rare and usually a last resort after severe settlement or structural failure; most foundations can be stabilized with repairs instead.
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Foundation Repair Are House Settling Cracks Normal? Signs, Causes & Repairs
Small hairline cracks from settling are common.
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Foundation Repair Hairline vs. Structural Cracks: What’s the Difference?
A hairline crack is a thin surface crack, usually cosmetic.
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Basement Waterproofing Cracks in Basement Walls: What Do They Mean?
Thin vertical cracks in basement walls are often minor; horizontal, growing or leaking cracks can point to soil or water pressure.
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Foundation Repair Slab Lifting for Garage Floors: Is It Worth It?
Slab lifting is often worth it for a sunken garage floor, because it raises the existing slab instead of replacing it.
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Foundation Repair How to Prevent Your House From Shifting
Foundations shift when the soil under them moves, from moisture changes, poor drainage or weather.
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Basement Waterproofing What Are Basement Weep Holes?
Basement weep holes are small openings near the bottom of a block wall that let trapped water drain out and relieve pressure on the wall.
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Foundation Repair How Long Does It Take for a House to Settle?
Much of a new house’s settling often happens in its first few years, but there is no fixed settlement period.
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Crawl Space Repair Is a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Necessary?
A crawl space vapor barrier is often worth having in a humid climate.
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Foundation Repair Fixing Foundation Cracks From the Outside
Foundation cracks can be sealed from the outside or repaired from inside the home.
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Crawl Space Repair Crawl Space Wall Insulation: Do You Need It?
Insulating crawl space walls can support the energy efficiency and comfort of your house, as well as the health of its residents.
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Crawl Space Repair Why Does My Floor Feel Uneven When I Walk on It?
A floor that feels uneven usually points to uneven foundation settlement or a weakened subfloor.
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Foundation Repair What Is the Cost of Underpinning With Helical Piers?
The cost of underpinning with helical piers depends on how many piers the home needs, their length, the soil and access.
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Foundation Repair How Do You Permanently Fix Squeaky Floors?
What causes squeaky floors, and which repairs can help.
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Crawl Space Repair What Is the Purpose of Crawl Space Insulation?
Crawl space insulation slows heat moving through the floor, which keeps rooms above more comfortable and can lower energy bills.
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Basement Waterproofing What’s the Ideal Basement Humidity Level?
The ideal basement humidity level is between 30% and 50%, the range the EPA recommends.
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Crawl Space Encapsulation Sump Pump Alternatives You Should Be Familiar With
Alternatives to a sump pump include keeping gutters and downspouts clear and adding an interior drainage system.
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Crawl Space Repair How to Support Floor Joists in a Crawl Space
Crawl space floor joists are usually supported with added joists or beams, blocking, or support posts under the framing.
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Foundation Repair How Serious Is a Crack in the Foundation of a House?
How serious a foundation crack is depends on its cause: shrinkage cracks are usually minor; cracks from water pressure or uneven settlement need repair.
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Crawl Space Repair How to Get Rid of Moisture Under a House
Moisture under a house usually comes from failing drainage, roof and yard water near the foundation, or foundation damage.
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Foundation Repair What Causes Floors to Squeak When You Walk on Them?
Floors usually squeak from how they were installed, seasonal temperature and humidity swings, or uneven foundation settlement.
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Crawl Space Repair How Do I Protect My Crawl Space From Termites?
Termites are drawn to moisture, so keeping a crawl space dry with encapsulation and a dehumidifier helps protect it.
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Crawl Space Repair Crawl Space Moisture Control: How It Works
Crawl space moisture control blocks ground moisture with a barrier, removes humidity with a dehumidifier and pumps standing water out.
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Foundation Repair When Should I Be Concerned About Cracked Tiles?
One cracked tile is often from an impact or wear.
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Crawl Space Repair Signs of Termites and Termite Damage in a Crawl Space
Signs of termites in a crawl space include damaged wood, droppings, shed wings, dead termites, mud tubes and bubbling paint.
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Basement Waterproofing What to Do When Your Basement Floods
When a basement floods, remove the standing water, dry the space, repair the damage, then find and fix the cause so it is less likely to happen again.
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Crawl Space Repair Sagging Floors: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them
Sagging floors usually come from too few or weakened joists, uneven settlement or wood damaged by crawl space moisture.
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Crawl Space Repair What Is House Leveling, and How Does It Work?
House leveling lifts a house that has settled unevenly back toward level, usually with steel push or helical piers that reach firmer soil to stabilize it.
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Crawl Space Repair Why You Might Need a Sump Pump for Your Crawl Space
A crawl space that collects water after rain or sits over a high water table often needs a sump pump.
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Crawl Space Repair Sloping Floors: Is Your Home at Risk or Just Aging Gracefully?
A floor is worth checking when it slopes noticeably over a short distance or comes with sticking doors.
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Basement Waterproofing What’s the Cost of a Sump Pump Battery Backup?
The cost of a sump pump battery backup depends on the backup type, its battery and how it is installed.
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Basement Waterproofing Why It’s Important to Keep Your Basement Dry
A dry basement protects belongings, flooring and wood from water damage, rot and mold.
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Foundation Repair How to Fix a Sticking Door
A door usually sticks because of dirt, humidity, a poor installation or worn hinges.
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Crawl Space Repair Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Worth It?
Encapsulation is often worth it for a crawl space with moisture, mold or pest problems.
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Crawl Space Repair Should You Worry About Sloping Floors in Older Homes?
Sloping floors are common in older homes, often from years of settling, and are not always structural.
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Concrete Leveling Concrete Resurfacing: How an Overlay Renews a Worn Slab
A surface method for pitted or worn concrete that is otherwise sound, explained so you can compare it with the slab lifting and sealing HydroHelp911 provides.
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Concrete Leveling Concrete Grinding: How a Raised Slab Edge Is Shaved Flush
A surface method for trip hazards on sound concrete, explained so you can compare it with the polyurethane foam lifting HydroHelp911 uses on settled slabs.
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Concrete Leveling Mudjacking: Raising Settled Concrete Back to Level
A method for lifting uneven slabs without breaking out and repouring the concrete, explained so you can compare it with other ways to lift settled concrete.
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Concrete Leveling Why Driveways Sink and How Leveling Works
Why driveways sink or turn uneven, and how slab leveling lifts settled concrete back toward grade.
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Crawl Space Repair Crawl Space Ventilation: Managing Airflow and Humidity Under Your Home
A clear look at how crawl space ventilation works in the humid Carolinas, when added airflow helps, and when controlling moisture at the source is the right fix.
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Crawl Space Repair Crawl Space Ventilation: Should Your Vents Be Open or Closed?
A homeowner guide to crawl space vents in the humid Carolinas: when open vents add moisture, when they close, and how sealing and humidity control fit in.
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Foundation Repair Micro Piles: How Drilled Piles Carry a Foundation to Firmer Soil
A deep foundation method used where access is tight, explained so you can compare it with the helical piers and push piers HydroHelp911 installs.
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Foundation Repair Concrete Piers: How Pressed and Poured Piers Support a Foundation
A foundation support method built from concrete columns, explained so you can compare it with the steel helical piers and push piers HydroHelp911 installs.
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Tieback Anchors: How They Hold a Bowing Wall Against the Soil Behind It
A method for stabilizing a wall under sideways soil pressure, explained so you can compare it with the wall anchors, I-beam braces and carbon fiber HydroHelp911 installs.
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Foundation Repair Slab & Mud Jacking: Lifting Sunken Concrete Back Into Place
A way to raise settled slabs without tearing out and repouring the concrete, explained so you can compare it with other ways to lift concrete.
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