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02/19/24 04:57 PM
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I've been down the path of trying to solve some of our common foundation troubles here in TX...darn that clay soil. I've had folks come out, provide estimates, and revise estimates which has left me with two companies -- Pinnacle Foundation and Structured Foundation Repair. I wanted to see if the THF brain trust had any experience with either of these that was good, bad, or otherwise.
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Re: Foundation Companies
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02/19/24 05:21 PM
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Structured has been around for a long time
I used to do their hydrostatic testing 20 years ago
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Re: Foundation Companies
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When we bought our place in Gunter we used Ram Jack or Power Jack, can't remember. A lady came out set up her equipment and took reading all over the house. It was the east side that was setteling, called the company that did the work (lifetime guarantee) and they fixed it.
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Re: Foundation Companies
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When we bought our place in Gunter we used Ram Jack or Power Jack, can't remember. A lady came out set up her equipment and took reading all over the house. It was the east side that was setteling, called the company that did the work (lifetime guarantee) and they fixed it. These folks are good. Even though I only used them once on a flip/remodel, they are strong in our area. https://powerjacktexas.com/
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Re: Foundation Companies
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Thanks folks. Anyone that has had experience with Pinnacle?
Frankly, Pinnacle came out more prepared -- in addition to using the independent structural engineering report, they did ground penetrating radar on the spot whereas Structural had that as a line item after selection and deposit. Pinnacle also wanted to use steel caps, whereas I think Structured is using concrete caps.
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Re: Foundation Companies
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02/20/24 03:04 PM
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Thanks folks. Anyone that has had experience with Pinnacle?
Frankly, Pinnacle came out more prepared -- in addition to using the independent structural engineering report, they did ground penetrating radar on the spot whereas Structural had that as a line item after selection and deposit. Pinnacle also wanted to use steel caps, whereas I think Structured is using concrete caps. Did your engineer tell you to do a water/sewer test on your house before getting any foundation work done?
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Thanks folks. Anyone that has had experience with Pinnacle?
Frankly, Pinnacle came out more prepared -- in addition to using the independent structural engineering report, they did ground penetrating radar on the spot whereas Structural had that as a line item after selection and deposit. Pinnacle also wanted to use steel caps, whereas I think Structured is using concrete caps. Did your engineer tell you to do a water/sewer test on your house before getting any foundation work done? Everyone says it's optional, only the independent structural engineer said it's optional but you should do it. I was already planning on the pre-lift test...no point in skimping on a few hundred dollars when you're about to shell out thousands
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Re: Foundation Companies
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Thanks folks. Anyone that has had experience with Pinnacle?
Frankly, Pinnacle came out more prepared -- in addition to using the independent structural engineering report, they did ground penetrating radar on the spot whereas Structural had that as a line item after selection and deposit. Pinnacle also wanted to use steel caps, whereas I think Structured is using concrete caps. Did your engineer tell you to do a water/sewer test on your house before getting any foundation work done? Everyone says it's optional, only the independent structural engineer said it's optional but you should do it. I was already planning on the pre-lift test...no point in skimping on a few hundred dollars when you're about to shell out thousands Most foundation companies will not honor their warranty if you have leaks, So if you get your house lifted and it moves they will want to see report stating no leaks. If it were me I would make sure I don't have any sanitary leaks making my house move. Get house lifted, then fix the sanitary. You could be looking at some cash
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02/21/24 02:57 PM
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Thanks folks. Anyone that has had experience with Pinnacle?
Frankly, Pinnacle came out more prepared -- in addition to using the independent structural engineering report, they did ground penetrating radar on the spot whereas Structural had that as a line item after selection and deposit. Pinnacle also wanted to use steel caps, whereas I think Structured is using concrete caps. Did your engineer tell you to do a water/sewer test on your house before getting any foundation work done? Everyone says it's optional, only the independent structural engineer said it's optional but you should do it. I was already planning on the pre-lift test...no point in skimping on a few hundred dollars when you're about to shell out thousands Most foundation companies will not honor their warranty if you have leaks, So if you get your house lifted and it moves they will want to see report stating no leaks. If it were me I would make sure I don't have any sanitary leaks making my house move. Get house lifted, then fix the sanitary. You could be looking at some cash Neighbor said the company he used requires the testing yearly to keep the warranty in force. I had Olshan give me an estimate 4 years ago that I used to protest my property taxes. I have a 1-1/2" variance. Some very minor mortar issues. No window or door issues. I corrected a drainage issue on the lowest side. Just keeping an eye on it for now.
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