Foundation Stabilization and Repair/Expert Profile

Expertise

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 tell me what city you live in to help me answer your question up front !

Experience in the area

17 years of structural foundation fault identification and most repair and stabilization methods.

Publications

Waterproofing magazine issue # 2

Education/Credentials

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

Past/Present Clients

residential, commercial and some industrial

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 own my own foundation repair company! see WWW.EXPERTBASEMENTREPAIR.COM for additional information.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

AllExperts didn't have this category until I suggested it! Also... 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...???