A Foundation Repair Nightmare

Usually, we provide you with tips and other useful information concerning foundation repair and foundation maintenance. On occasion, we also post pictures of us at on a job site or here in the shop.

However, today we'll depart from the usual and link to something pretty upsetting: a foundation repair job gone horribly, horribly wrong. It's stories just like this one that remind us to remind you to do the following whenever you engage any type of building professional:

• Be sure you research the contractor via the Better Business Bureau, Yelp, Angie's List, and a variety of other sources.
• Read and -- most importanly -- be sure you understand your contract. You did get a contract, right?
• Listen to your gut. If something doesn't sound right or doesn't feel right, then speak up. Remember, it's your house and you'll be there long after the contractor is gone. If necessary, call another professional and get a second opinion before you sign anything and before you plunk down any money.
• Read the warranty thoroughly and make sure you understand it. If there's problems later, you want to be crystal clear on what's expected of both you and the contractor.
• Get references, if possible.
• If any of your neighbors, friends, or family have had foundation work, ask them who they used and if they'd recommend that foundation repair company. Also, ask them about the foundation repair experience and what to expect.

So, with that said, grit yourself and read of this family's terrible foundation repair story. Granted, this story is the exception rather than the rule, but it does a good job of illustrating what can go wrong.

Get more information about foundation repair and our company by visiting www.AceFoundation.com.