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Jim HiseU.S.
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I am the owner of EXPERT BASEMENT REPAIR in Cleveland, Ohio. I can identify the reasons for movement or cracking in home foundations, basements and walls. I am familiar with most waterproofing and water control methods. I am familiar with and have installed Ramjack, Dixie MacLean, and A.B.Chance™ helical and push pier systems, including tiebacks, steel beams, and rod and grout repair and also several carbon fiber stabilization products. I am currently certified to train Fortress carbon fiber installation and perform carbon repair in the greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio region. I have been involved with all aspects slope stabilization for over 10 years. Please remember to tell me what city you live in to help me answer your question up front! | |
Randy CutlipU.S.
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I am the owner of a well known local waterproofing and foundation repair company.I have been providing my services for the same company at the same address and phone number for the past 31 years.My field of expertise is in interior and exterior waterproofing,foundation underpining (piering),foundation tiebacks,carbon fibre,basement wall rebuilding,basement wall stabilization,soldier piles(beams),auger piles,yard drainage,yard regrading,sump pumps, storm and sanitary mains and concrete flatwork.I have installed various stabilization systems such as fortress carbon fibres,grip-tite,ram-jack,a.b.chance,fasteel and currently mclean-dixie products.I provide a lifetime gaurantee for all work that I provide.I will be happy to be of service to you. | |
Ed EckleyU.S.
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I will be happy to answer any questions regarding foundation problems of any type. Questions pertaining to construction methods, Problematic soils, Settling & Movement, Frame torsion & racking, Preventative measures, Repair methods of all types. |
Hello David You have described a foundation that is 2-1/2ft thick....That leads me to believe that the foundation is an older, stone, foundation, otherwise, it should be between 8" - 16" thick if it is
Stan, Foundation heaving is often caused by the foundation not being installed below the frost line. Add poor drainage and water and you can expect these problems. Installing drainage will help to
Without actually seeing the floor in person,it is hard to diagnose the reason for the floor to lift.We call this "upheaval".One cause,and the most common one is expansive soil.If there is clay directly
Hello again Sam I am sorry that I cannot offer any remedial recommendations for structural components without thoroughly examining the structure myself, or examining a licensed structural engineer's report
James, I think you were able to answer your own question. Just remember your roof is a huge rainfall collector which normally takes the surface area of your roof in rainfall and carries it away

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