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Jim Hise

U.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 for Fortress carbon fiber repair in the greater Cleveland, Ohio region. I have been involved with slope stabilization repairs over the years. Please remember to .....

Randy Cutlip

U.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 .....

Ed Eckley

U.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.

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2009-11-05 Mono slab perimitr raise:

Hello Dennis I suggest installation of helical or hydraulic pressed piers to a verified depth resistance that will insure a permanent hold. I have seen many repairs performed in the same basic manor

2009-11-04 digging for 10'x20' addition - hit ledge:

Hello Tony This is a very difficult question to answer without investigating you local County requirements for minimum frost depths regarding spread footing type foundation plans. You may need to consult

2009-11-03 home foundation repair:

Ginger, My first question to your engineer would be how do you know how many feet deep the unstable soil is? The CONDOR Soil stabilizing system works by changing a soil's basic electrochemical

2009-11-03 Rear Foundation Movement:

Hello Mark It is difficult to make any recommendations without examining the frame and the load bearing beams as they relate to the rafters or roof trusses, (which ever the case may be). If this is a

2009-11-02 recommended method to repair foundation supported by aging wood pilings:

Hello Jim I am very sorry that I cannot endorse any pressed pier or: Mini Pile, except our own. You have directed a piering question to someone that has been providing piering services for 20 years with

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