The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: a geotechnical report can save money, soil types predict movement, and clay shrink-swell is ruthless.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: camera inspections of sewer lines before and after can prevent blame games if cracks appear.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me included: downspout extensions should reach daylight, splash blocks fail in storms, and buried pipes clog.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me included: expansion joints at drives and patios protect the house, and caulked gaps are not structural.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: cosmetic putty in brick mortar is temporary, tuckpointing after lift lasts longer, and color match is tough.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: leveling is rarely perfect, some slope remains by design, and chasing “perfect” can cause more damage.
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The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me: vapor barriers in crawlspaces cut movement, mold, and odors more than I believed.
The 3 things I learned when I had my foundation repaired that shocked me were: landscaping may be destroyed, contracts rarely cover it, and replanting should wait until soil settles.