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Expertise

I can answer any questions concerning the causes and repair of foundation movement.

Experience in the area

I have been in the foundation stabilization industry for over ten years. I have been involved with over 10,000 projects and have overseen the installation of over 1 million linear feet of steel piering.

Education/Credentials

I hold a degree in construction engineering, licensed in SC as a Building Inspector, Certified as a instructor for profesional engineers in SC. Certified by Basement Systems as a Crawl Space Specialist. Certified by DriveRite as a Foundation Stabilization Specialist

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Michael 03/23/121010Thanks for the answer Edwin! I assume .....
Barbara01/25/12101010I recieved my answer fast. Thank you
Kacie12/19/11101010Thank you very much! I will look .....
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Recent Answers from Edwin Moore

2012-03-22 Best Practices for Residential Foundation Repair & Ground Improvement:

Hey Michael,  Thanks for the question. I am very familiar with the following methods:    Resistance Piles (push piers)  Helical Piles   Pressure Grouting  Chemical Grout    We primarily use push piers

2012-01-25 slab foundation with a bulge:

I am not an expert in the pest control business, however I do know that many treatments include a deep saturation of the soil around the perimeter of the house.  I would have to assume that it would be

2012-01-25 slab foundation with a bulge:

Hey Barbara,  All of the things you are seeing are indicative of foundation settlement.  It is a very common problem in your area of the country. It is most likely the result of expansive soils which have

2012-01-24 Bowing:

Hey Daniel,  Excavation is not always necessary but will certainly provide the best opportunity to return the wall to a plumb position.  Most of these wall brace systems will have a way to tighten the

2011-12-19 Movement of pillars:

The soil borings would tell you what the soil conditions are under your home.  If the mining is the culprit then you will likely need to contact a structual engineer to wok with the soils engineer.  Most

 

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