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Foundation Stabilization and Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
Any question regarding foundation repair, methods, new construction foundations,crawl space,soil retention walls,foundation maintenance, helical anchors and piers, push piers and resistance piers.
Experience in the area
37 years of construction experience, 23 years specifically in the foundation repair industry. 13 years as a foundation repair contractor, 10 years as a national training manager for several major steel pier manufacturers
Organizations
Deep Foundations Institute
Education/Credentials
Nathan Hale High School, Tulsa, ok Oklahoma State University (no degree) Certified Installation Trainer with Several Manufacturers Licensed Insurance Adjuster - Texas
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina | 05/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, this was very helpful information! |
| Alan McKay | 04/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful. |
| Michael | 04/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Randy, your advice was very helpful ..... |
| Michael | 03/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Concise and helpful. Thanks! |
| Nancy | 02/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Randy Dikeman
2012-05-15 Foundation repair screw jacks v/s block piers:
Tina, Both methods have been used for years. If the screwjack assembly is rated for the necessary load capacity, they make adjusting quite simple. The main difference otherwise is the size of the
2012-05-10 mortar in basement after a hs fire what damage can be caused:
Lynette, Sorry for the slow response but we had storms come through and knocked out my cable (internet connection for a couple of days). If the fire was intense enough it is possible that the mortar
2012-04-20 Crumbling Deck Pier:
Alan, One common method used to extend the life and maintain integrity of concrete columns is the use of carbon fiber wrapping, applied with an epoxy-based adhesive. Prior to wrapping, spalled areas
2012-04-04 Cost of residential foundation settlement:
Michael, Price for helical or push piles for that matter is heavily driven by market prices in the area. On the west coast an average depth pier may be in the $2,000 range per pile. In the midwest
2012-03-25 Foundation Repair:
Beth, With structures of this age there is always a concern for the integrity of the foundation elements. The foundation may be concrete but could also be a rubble, brick or rock type. When deep foundation
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