Home Foundation Problems and Solutions

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When it comes to repairing a cracked concrete floor there are a few things you need to do. First you need to determine why is the floor cracking. The floor is cracking because something is moving. Part of the floor is going in one direction while the other part is staying in place or moving in another direction. Simple enough right?

Sure you can try and fill the crack or cover it but that really isn’t a fix is it. The crack is not going to heal or go away on its own instead it will more than likely continue to expand and grow. As this happens the damage is likely to get bigger and bigger as well.

Before we repair the crack we need to find the source of the problem and determine why this is happening to your floor. Once we eliminate the cause we can then repair the damage otherwise the problem will return or other areas of the floor may start to crack as well.

What can be done to fix my cracked concrete floor?

One of the main causes for your floor to start cracking is your home’s foundation. Cracks are caused by movement and your floor and home rest on your home’s foundation. More than likely part of your foundation is raising or dropping in some area that is creating tension on your home’s floor or pad. This is important to understand, the weight of your entire home rest on your home’s foundation. That is clearly enough weight to snap your floor in half and that is what is happening if you notice cracks in your concrete flooring.

Repairing the damage and not fixing the source of the problem will only lead to other problems and further expense.

After the cause of the problem has been repaired and addressed we can now move forward with repairing the damage to your concrete floors. Your concrete floor is cracked and in pieces and not level and is in need of repair.

Now we need to restore your cracked concrete floor and to make all one and as level is possible.

The first thing that we need to do is put your floor back together and connect the pieces of your floor back into one to prevent further or future movement. This is what is called concrete stitching where we actually stitch your concrete floor back together. This is done by using metal rebar to close the cracks in your floor in order to prevent from moving apart in the future. Once the stitches are in place the crack and stitches are filled and finished.

Okay, the cracks are patched and filled but I can still see them.

Hold on, we aren’t done yet. The cracks have been repaired now we need to level the floor so that everything is like it should. Some of the high spots of your concrete floor may need some grinding and some to the low spots may need to be filled and we will take care of all of that. Once that is complete the floor will be primed and ready to be finished with your new flooring.

We are experts at concrete floor stitching and can restore your floor from any foundation damage your home may of had.

If you think your home may have foundation damage we can help, give us a call and I will answer any questions you may have.

Reviews

5 out of 5 Stars Customer Review

We are very pleased with James and his guys. We had three companies come out to look at our foundation problem. James explained exactly what was happening and how to fix it. He was the only person who wanted to actually stop the problem from getting worse and fix it properly. The others companies wanted to do a band aid. This was a case of, you get what you pay for. We wanted it done right and not have to revisit the problem in a couple years and waste money. The guys who did the job were awesome. Hard working and we’re done a day early. Polite and informative. Thanks for giving us confidence.

5 out of 5 Stars Customer Review

James saved me close to $8k, identified the root cause of the problem, and we were able to save a large tree.

One of my rental units had buckling of tiles. For the past few months, we’ve had professionals come out and even an insurance agent. Each foundation expert gave us a different advice and we were left confused. From injecting polyurethane around the house to injection slurry at the affected site. Each recommendation costed between $4-$8k. I met with James, very professional. He took a look at the property and within 5 minutes diagnosed the problem and it wasn’t even foundation related! When he told me if was humidity and vapors causing the buckling of the tiles, I kinda thought…this guy believes in voodoo magic. Well, we broke out one the tiles to look underneath and low and behold, the foundation was flat underneath and that the tiles really did pull up. So the fix? Pull out the tiles, re-grout, and set them back in place with grout that allows for expansion such as siliconized grout. Isn’t that crazy?? I also speculated that a large exterior tree may have been the culprit of the ground moving. We went outside looked around and he basically said the tree is fine and does not need to be removed. I gave James a great big hug for really helping us with this situation.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lesson learned: For something as big as a foundation issue, make sure to get several opinions.

5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewJames was outstanding! He spent time educating me on the needed repairs and going over what it was going to take to fix my foundation problem. He is very professional and interested in actually helping his clients. He has videos to support his over 30 years of experience and knows how to do the job right. Thanks for your services!!

I highly recommend James and his crew for any concrete job!!! He and his workers are highly skilled, extremely thorough, knowledgeable and polite. I had a stem wall repair job that I’d been putting off for far too long. I sought other bids but James’ was more detailed (by far), priced competitively and provided by James himself—He gave me a complete rundown of the process and the products he would use as well as the time frame and the warranty he would provide. I accepted his bid on the spot and scheduled the work for the following week. The job was completed in the time frame discussed and the results were far beyond my expectations. The house, courtyard, landscaping, sidewalk, yard and street were left cleaner than they found it. They even polished my stained concrete courtyard which was in no way a part of the job!!!! They went above and beyond and I am so grateful for that. Call James if you want the best team for your job!!!

Mick


5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewJames came out to my home and was able to pretty quickly identify my problem. He did a full foundation inspection, inside and outside. He was able to identify and show me where these area are and explain each of them, why they matter and what else could stem from them. He was able to provide me with a step by step plan of what I need to do as well as giving me a referral. His solution was not to fix what was cosmetically wrong but rather identify the problem and fix the problem. Once that has been completed we can move forward with a much lower cost option (not using piers or pillars) that is just as effective. I feel empowered and very knowledgeable about our foundation problems. He didn’t try to sell me anything or offer me a buy now gimmick for a discount (As one well known company in the valley does. You feel so pressured to make a very big decision when this happens) . He let me know at the very end how his services could help and when the time to help would be (after we have identified the problem and fixed it). He was very friendly. Family own and ran company. He’s third generation and 35+ years. He not only has expertise in AZ foundation issues but is from Nebraska and has a very well rounded knowledge of Soil and foundation problems. Thank you so much James for getting us started and saving us a ridiculous amount of money!

Libby


5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewAlthough I cannot speak to the company Concrete Repairman’s actual work, we found James a walking encyclopedia of information concerning many home issues. Our experience was pleasant and professional.

Sylvia


5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewGreat company! We were worried we had a foundation problem so we called for an evaluation. They couldn’t find anything wrong but taught us a ton about signs to watch for and didn’t charge us a dime. If I ever DO have a foundation problem I know exactly who to call. Awesome!

Thia


5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewHad the foundation repair completed in March. Later, I noticed a small low line (depression) close to the foundation. Once I notified the company of this, they quickly responded, not only fixing the problem to perfection, but also did a little grading repair to an area that was outside their responsibility. Later it was brought to my attention that the grading problem may have existed before the foundation work was done. Their workmanship is far beyond expectation. I appreciate their quick response and willingness to do more than was asked.

Tomlin


5 out of 5 Stars Customer ReviewJames, Concrete Repairman LLC surely saved the day for us and our home. It became aware that a large crack had formed due to gutter rain being misdirected toward the home. James was amazing in his precise knowledge of how to fix the floor that had heaved several inches across the living room. It was a massive undertaking to us and James was very reassuring that with his leveling and stitching the floor would be better than new. Well, he is amazing. We were so impressed. The crew worked hard and diligently, there were No schedule changes, every day they were on time, the job was done with the utmost professionalism. Communication before and during project was beyond our expectations. I’ve read other reviews and they are so wrong. This is an amazing company with skilled workers who care about the customer.

Christine

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