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Foundation work recommendations?! #6844681 08/04/17 01:56 AM
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Any recommendations for slab foundation repair company out my way (Terrell)? Price, skills, reputation, things that matter?


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Find a company that drills and pours bellbottom piers.


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Beware of companies that send their own plumber out for the after lift inspection. I used Structured foundation, and, while they did a good job I wouldn't recommend them. They'll tell you up front that the lift may cause pipes under the ground to separate. Their plumber came out after the lift, confirmed that a pipe "broke", asked me what my deductible was, and magically came in just under said deductible for the repair. I'm convinced they do so in order to keep the insurance company from coming out to do their own inspection and finding out they're full of it.

My dad had his done at the same time. Same thing, the plumber "found" a problem and came in just under the deductible to fix it. My dad called his own plumber who came out, did his own leak down test, and straight out called their plumber a liar. My dad called Structured, told them he wasn't paying for their BS plumber, and they told him they wouldn't warranty it if he didn't. Once they found out he was willing to dispute them in court, they realized it wasn't worth whatever spiff the plumber was throwing them.

So yeah, have an independent plumber come out after to verify what needs or doesn't need done.

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Originally Posted By: Shotgun Willie
Beware of companies that send their own plumber out for the after lift inspection. I used Structured foundation, and, while they did a good job I wouldn't recommend them. They'll tell you up front that the lift may cause pipes under the ground to separate. Their plumber came out after the lift, confirmed that a pipe "broke", asked me what my deductible was, and magically came in just under said deductible for the repair. I'm convinced they do so in order to keep the insurance company from coming out to do their own inspection and finding out they're full of it.

My dad had his done at the same time. Same thing, the plumber "found" a problem and came in just under the deductible to fix it. My dad called his own plumber who came out, did his own leak down test, and straight out called their plumber a liar. My dad called Structured, told them he wasn't paying for their BS plumber, and they told him they wouldn't warranty it if he didn't. Once they found out he was willing to dispute them in court, they realized it wasn't worth whatever spiff the plumber was throwing them.

So yeah, have an independent plumber come out after to verify what needs or doesn't need done.


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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6845074 08/04/17 02:18 PM
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Don't have a recommendation but do not use advance foundation repair. What I did was hire a structural engineer and made Advance (had to use due to warranty work) fix piers according to engineer plan. The engineer cost me $400. I will never have foundation work done again without a engineer looking at it first.

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We have used Olsham mad three times in the past 35 years (two different homes) and lived to regret it every time. They are the biggest scam artist foundation repair / con men in the country. Don't get sucked in by their marketing gimmicks and super-star promoters (who are only in it for the money). And most "foundation repair" franchises (the chains like Olscam) use day labor that will "jack up" your slab and do more harm to your home than repair to your foundation. And insurance won't help you with any of it.

And Sidebuster is spot on -- hire your own structural engineer BEFORE you call anyone else.

IF an independent structural engineer recommends repair (and he CANNOT by law in TX recommend a company -- so if he does he is a thief and a liar) do your homework (BBB online, recommendations from neighbors who have had successful repairs, etc.). Find a local, reputable company that knows the soil in your area, drills and pours pier (who doesn't "jack up" the slab and smash in blocks that simply sink until the next repair), and warranties their work in writing.

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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6846271 08/05/17 03:35 PM
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Good info. I am so buggered...


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Two types of foundations in North Texas . . . those that have had some kind of group movement and repair, and those that will.


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That should read "ground" and not "group" -- stupid auto smell correction! dunce


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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6850168 08/09/17 03:27 AM
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My experience has been:

Foundation company = tells you that you need piers

Structural Engineer = tells you if you need piers


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Years ago when we had it done at our old house, we had 3 different companies come out and give us free quotes and pier recommendations (they give you a location survey of where the piers are needed). Then we hired an independent structural engineer to come over and give us an evaluation. We took his evaluation and went with the company that was closest to his recommendations, including number of piers and pier locations. Then we told the foundation company to put the piers in according to the engineers drawing.


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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6852671 08/11/17 01:03 PM
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Cannon 88 - great suggestion. I am going to follow your lead - thanks!


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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6852868 08/11/17 03:42 PM
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Lots of good info in here, that is badly needed too. How do I go about finding one of these structural engineers? Just google that for my area? And when is the leak test done...before, after, or both? I've been thinking about this for some time and have a few cracks in the house. On a sloping hill with bad drainage. Would a foundation repair company do that too, or a totally different landscape company. Do I need an engineer for the drainage issues? Also have dirt building up on one part of the house. I hope I'm not hijacking your thread Cuz.


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sorry to hear about that couzin.Get ready for sticker shock $$$$$.
We went through this last year. We liked Structured but didn't use them. our house was pier and beam. Think they wanted 30K to fix ours.

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Google TBPE and they have a directory. Have the engineer look at your drainage as well. Don't let anyone talk you into French drains. Use surface drains for surface water. French drains are for underground water.


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Originally Posted By: phathawg
Google TBPE and they have a directory. Have the engineer look at your drainage as well. Don't let anyone talk you into French drains. Use surface drains for surface water. French drains are for underground water.

Good info...I didn't know that...thanks


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Originally Posted By: d.g.ruff
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Google TBPE and they have a directory. Have the engineer look at your drainage as well. Don't let anyone talk you into French drains. Use surface drains for surface water. French drains are for underground water.

Good info...I didn't know that...thanks


That is because it's false. French drains are used to redirect surface water, as well as channeling ground water.


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Re: Foundation work recommendations?! [Re: Couzin] #6860102 08/18/17 01:09 AM
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Not false. French drains are slow. When water piles up fast around your house, you want to get rid it it fast. Water has to filter down to the French drain before it can run down the drain. Surface drains are much faster and easier to maintain.


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