subject: Tips For A Successful Advanced Foundation Repair [print this page] Having your foundation repaired is not easy task. Because of the role that your foundation plays in the structural integrity of your house, and because of the high price that comes with foundation repairs, you cannot second-guess what your next more should be. Fortunately, there are some tips that you might want to keep in mind in order to ensure that you do not go beyond your budget.
The first that you might want to do is evaluate your need. Depending on the extent of the damage as well as your budget, you can either go for a professional engineer or go for foundation contractors. If the damage does not involve more than half of your foundation, then you might want to consider the latter.
Once you have decided which one to go for, make sure to ask for a thorough evaluation and estimate. When reading the report, do not focus only on the price. Check whether the report includes the exact measurement of your house, the floor, the notation of existing interior and exterior damage, results of the elevation survey, and a contour diagram.
If you would be hiring a contractor to do advanced foundation repair, make sure that you ask for multiple quotations so that you can compare prices and inclusions. Check with their previous clients about the quality of their work and see if they have warranties, insurance, certificates or affiliations with professional organizations. The presence of these documents would help determine just how dedicated they are to their job. There are also some states that require contractors to have the proper licenses, insurance coverage and bonds.
Now, before you sign the contract for an advanced foundation repair, check if it contains a complete description of the work to be done including a timeline, the total cost of the project, schedule of payment, warranty, and point person, among others. Make sure that you do not pay the full amount of the contract even before the job has started.
Lastly, make sure that your contractor discusses with you your cancellation rights. Oftentimes, you have three days after signing of the advanced foundation repair contract for cancellation. If you would need to have the project cancelled, make sure that you send the notice via registered mail.
