 Foundation (by Neal [TX]) Jan 16, 2018 5:44 AM
 Foundation (by NE [PA]) Jan 16, 2018 6:12 AM
Foundation (by Vee [OH]) Jan 16, 2018 6:47 AM
Foundation (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Jan 16, 2018 9:16 AM
Foundation (by MikeA [TX]) Jan 16, 2018 6:41 PM
Foundation (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Jan 18, 2018 12:55 PM
Foundation (by Neal [TX]) Posted on: Jan 16, 2018 5:44 AM
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Live in Dallas, TX.
Looking at property with Foundation issues, Slab.
My previous property is pier and beam, I found it ok.
Any suggestions ,how slab foundation is different than pier and beam, repair cost etc.
All suggestions appreciated.
--172.56.x.xxx |
Foundation (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Jan 16, 2018 6:12 AM
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I know Texas doesn't have as many houses with basements like we do up here.
From owning houses with slabs and with basements, I know that I'd rather deal with a basement foundation wall any day over a slab issue.
--97.46.xx.xxx |
Foundation (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Jan 16, 2018 6:47 AM
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I think the big difference with a slab is whatever you have to do will likely be underneath a wall so the mess is much wider than you think - prolly a good thing to do before having occupancy is route all the water supply lines over head, cement naturally decays copper. I have been going with crawl space singles and doubles because I can replace in the crawl and then cover with insulation and plywood to hold out the critters - I feel I am too old for cleaning trash from basements unless the stairway is 46 inches wide. --76.188.xxx.xx |
Foundation (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Posted on: Jan 16, 2018 9:16 AM
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I'm not a huge fan of slab houses, mostly because of the need to dig huge trenches inside of a home when repairs are needed. That being said, in the past when I owned a slab home, I put down and easily removable, click together, type laminate flooring....just in case. Without some more details about your foundation issues, it would be hard to advise. (I'm no expert) If we are talking about the structural foundation (around the perimeter) sinking, the repair is often, just digging out under the existing, "turn down slab footer" (the slab and the footer are all poured at the same time), and pouring a new foundation under the part that is sinking. If it's the center of the slab that is cracked and sinking, (and I have not tried this) look into slab leveling companies. They drill a few holes, spray in expandable foam and it raises the slab. Pretty cool solution. Best of luck.
--74.124.xxx.xxx |
Foundation (by MikeA [TX]) Posted on: Jan 16, 2018 6:41 PM
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Slab issues are pretty common here in the Northern half of the state. To fix it will likely require some piers under the foundation around the perimeter (and maybe inside). They will dig a hole under the foundation, and put preformed concrete piers pressed down into solid ground and up to the bottom of the foundation that has been jacked back into place. I've had a couple that I've fixed and I can say that the foundation repair companies are worse than used car salesmen. On the last one, I had one company tell me I needed 18 piers at $1400 each. Granted, that would have left a perfectly level foundation at least for a few years. I talked with another company and thy fixed it with 3 piers at $800 each, it's good enough you can't tell there is a problem unless you get a level out. So, get several estimates and think through what needs fixing and what doesn't or you will pay dearly. --74.196.xx.xxx |
Foundation (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Posted on: Jan 18, 2018 12:55 PM
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Rule of thumb for estimating piers:
Find out where the cracks are. They're usually in pairs. If it's two cracks then picture the fault line running between the two cracks. That's the section of the house that needs lifting. If the foundation is slanting toward the outer part of the house then it will require exterior piers. If it's tilting inward then you'll need to dig up the foundation to add piers. There may be a risk of pipes run in the slab of breaking, which requires tearing up more foundation to fix.
Measure the distance between cracks and then do some calculations. They usually place 1 pier every 3 feet for a single story home and 1 pier every foot for a chimney. Once you have a rough idea of piers needed, start calling companies to find out what each company charges per pier.
I've used PermaPier and Structured Foundation Repairs. Remember, the warranty is only as good as the ability of the company to stay in business.
You also need to take in mind that when you sell the property, having a transferable warranty with a company that's still in business makes any foundation issues repaired a non-issue. --108.69.xxx.xxx |
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