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Expert Profile: Jim Hise

Expertise:  I can help identify the reasons for movement or cracking in home foundations, basements and walls. I am familiar with most waterproofing methods. I am familiar with and have used Ramjack, Dixie MacLean, and A.B.Chance™ helical and push pier systems, including tiebacks, steel beams, and rod and grout repair. I am currently certified for Fortress carbon fiber repair. I have been involved with slope stabilization repairs over the years. Please remember to tell me what city you live in to help me answer your question up front !

Experience in the area
15 years of structural foundation fault identification and most repair and stabilization methods.

Education/Credentials
School of hard knocks! Formerly certified by A.B.Chance company from 1993-2005. I have a construction and home improvement backround for almost 35 years. I bought, restored and resold distressed property. I worked with 4 different foundation repair companies and familiar with most methods. I worked with a waterproofing company for several years. I have taught ongoing education classes for home inspectors and Realtors in foundation fault identification and repair.

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What do you like about this subject?  More often than not solving foundation problems is comparable to solving a big puzzle. You have to take the clues which are given, assemble all the information which is available and then determine a plan of repair or next best plan of action.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I would like to see a home repair and trouble prevention/ awareness program taught in public schools. I find it incredible that most homeowners know very little about problems involving the biggest investment most will ever make. I have recently opened my own company! see WWW.EXPERTBASEMENTREPAIR.COM for additional information.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  In the greater Cleveland area, almost all homes which are older than 35 years have draintile which is failing or already has. This often leads to much bigger problems than just wet basements. 80% of water issues are due to gutters leaking and improper yard slope!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  There are many foundation repair "experts" in this field. Most of them claim to be the "best"...including some structural engineers! Everyone you will talk to is the "best" almost without exception. Hmmmm...???
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Prestige Points: 5390
Knowledge   9.94   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.90   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.98   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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2
Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
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950
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User Comments
Very timely and helpful.
(Roger on 11/20/08)
Jim, Thank you for your expertise and the speedy and detailed response. I now feel armed with the necessary knowledge to proceed. BTW, I love this
(JT on 11/07/08)
Many thanks for such a quick response. I am concerned about as to "where" the dirt might have gone. Our sub pump failed three months ago and we had
(Paul on 11/02/08)
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Recent Answers from Jim Hise
2008-11-21  basement walls bowed Tyler, The only way you can straighten your walls is to excavate on the outside to relieve the pressure. You can't displace the dirt behind the walls by tightening the anchors bolts more. Any torque...
2008-11-20  Front Porch post sinking Rodger, The post is not supposed to sink...even the first time. Either the site was over excavated, or the supports are sitting on very poor soils or uncontrolled fill. I really doubt any engineered...
2008-11-18  Foundation Crack and cracks in drywall Mervette, Sometimes you'll need a soil boring and sometimes you don't. Soil borings will give you a detailed picture of what kind of fault, how deep, and the extent of the problem. Armed with...
2008-11-18  Foundation Crack and cracks in drywall Mervette, Most new homes do not settle to the extent that cracking shows up in the drywall and foundation. Something is not right with the underlying soil. Perhaps improper site preparation,...
2008-11-16  Cracks on an external wall. Paul, In many cases the wall plate movement is more cosmetic than structural so it's usually a matter of figuring out how to fill and hide the gap along the wall. Don't make any repairs until...
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