When is it Time to Raise Your House?
You have finally accepted the fact that your home has foundation settlement difficulties after consulting with multiple foundation repair contractors.
So that you may make the best decision for your family, you have read a lot of articles about the foundation repair process.
The contractor doing the foundation repair, however, has now asked if you want to raise the house or just stabilize it.
What to expect if you decide to lift your home’s foundation as part of your foundation repair process is discussed in this article.
-Repairs
-Expenses
-Damages
Damages
Lifting your home causes cosmetic damage (cracked drywall/tile/stucco) rather than a threat to the home’s structural integrity.
Extra drywall cracking is one of the most common cosmetic flaws we see when doing a house lift. In most cases, the cracking can be found anywhere there has been recent construction or maintenance.
Recent spackle and paint repairs to drywall will be pushed out during re-leveling (forcing the original fractured sheetrock back together).
Don’t bother with a drywall patch job or major renovation unless you know for sure that the foundation is sound.
In the long run, drywall repairs that don’t address the underlying cause of the problem will cost you more money.
Repairs
Now that we’ve gotten the bad news out of the way, let’s move on to the good. In contrast to the bad news that many things can go wrong during a lift, the good news is that many things can go wrong and be fixed.
One area where putting things off pays off is fixing the broken drywall and stucco.
Your wall and stucco holes are like door hinges. The space between the two becomes greater as the door is opened. When the door is closed, the space between them narrows or disappears altogether. Plasters like stucco and drywall can use the same basic idea.
Once the house is removed, the holes seal back up. Sometimes they can close up so tightly that they are barely perceptible. Although the cracks will still be visible after the lift, they will be minor hairline fractures that can be easily patched.
The case with doors and windows is identical, as is the resolution. They are balanced and restored to full operation (if they have not been modified prior to the home settling).
The hex is finally broken. The enchantment is now shattered. Customers have been able to unlock doors and windows that they hadn’t been able to before, sometimes after decades. The reinstallation of operable windows and doors brought great joy to these residents.
The cost of elevating your home’s foundation can go up for a few reasons. The expense of making cosmetic changes should be your first consideration.
The price of any cosmetic harm that may occur during the lifting process must be considered. Damages, as you may recall, were a major topic of discussion.
Expenses
Costs will be incurred as a result of the broken doors, windows, and drywall. We hope this is the last time they need fixing! The cracks in the house can be fixed permanently when the structure has been raised as much as is reasonably possible.
Even after the repair, your house may have some cracking. This generally happens during periods of excessive humidity or drought.
The reason for this is that the wood used to construct your home’s skeleton is a living organism itself. The amount of moisture in the air has an effect on organic matter.
When organic substances absorb water, they swell. When wet, organic things expand, but when dry, they contract. Sheetrock cracks due to constant expansion and contraction from improperly adapted homes.
If you’re seeking for a crew to fix your foundation that meets all the above requirements, your search can end with RLM Retrofit Foundation. Contact us right now for a free, no-risk quote on the price of your forthcoming project and details on all of the services we provide. The Foundation Inspection Claremont is necesary, so give us a call.
