Cambridge Foundation Repairs That Strengthen & Secure Your Home
If your Cambridge home needs foundation repairs, trust the Miller Masonry crew to help on the double. Nothing is more important to the health, safety, and stability of your home than a strong foundation. Any damage or weakness in the foundation can land your entire home in jeopardy, and unfortunately for homeowners, your foundation doesn't even have to be that old to be damaged by leaking water or soil erosion.
Being a homeowner requires a lot of work, and keeping up with all the repairs and upkeep your home needs can be demanding. Foundation repairs, however, are not something to leave by the wayside. If your foundation is cracking or showing signs of instability, your entire home may be at stake, and you need foundation repairs quickly.
Our Cambridge-based masonry contractor crew has decades of experience with foundation repairs on historic old buildings and new builds alike, and no matter the age of your building, we'll deliver the fixes your foundation needs to strengthen and secure it again. If you need foundation repairs, don't hesitate to reach out to Miller Masonry right away - give us a call at 857-506-0223.
Fixing Unstable Foundations for Long-Lasting Stability & Safety
Here in Cambridge, we frequently work on a lot of historic homes, many of which are well over 100 years old. Many of these historic homes have stone foundation walls, and while these walls were built to last for centuries, they can become prone to leaks if the sealant and mortar holding them together start to wear away.
Of course, water intrusion can happen in homes of any age, and water intrusion isn't even the only thing that can threaten a foundation's stability. Soil shifting and erosion, sinkholes, or flaws in the home's initial construction are all issues that can cause foundations to crack or become unstable, jeopardizing the homes that sit atop them.
Miller Masonry starts by diagnosing the cause of your foundation's issues, and then determining which foundation repairs will not only restore your foundation's stability but prevent the same issues from happening again in the future. An unstable foundation doesn't have to spell the end for your home if you're proactive about having foundation repairs done quickly. We'll get to the bottom of your foundation problems fast to bring long-lasting stability and safety back to your home once more.
Keeping Foundations Safe With Proper Drainage
It can't be overstated how important proper drainage is for maintaining a healthy foundation. Improper drainage and excess water seepage can lead to ground erosion, cause the soil around your foundation to go through cycles of swelling and shrinking, and otherwise weaken the ground beneath your home to the point where your foundation's stability is threatened, too.
A lot of foundation issues can be avoided by taking care of drainage problems before they get out of hand. We can help Cambridge homeowners address a lot of these problems and keep their foundations safe by installing new drainage systems, cleaning and repairing gutters, building properly-graded driveways & patios, and waterproofing basements. While we're always ready and willing to help our customers with foundation repairs, we always prefer it when we can eliminate the need for foundation repairs in the first place!
Foundation Repair Articles
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The Importance of a Healthy Foundation: How to Identify and Prevent Damage
A strong, stable foundation is the cornerstone of any home. It supports the structure, keeps your home level, and ensures that your home's walls, floors, and other vital components stay in place. To put it simply, your foundation is foundational to your home's integrity. However, just like […]
Frequently Asked Foundation Repairs Questions
These are the biggest "red flags" to look out for when it comes to your foundation's stability:
- Drywall cracks, especially diagonal cracks
- Bowing or leaning walls
- Uneven floors
- Doors and windows that won't close properly, or gaps between exterior windows and walls
- Musty odors, humidity, or mold in your basement or crawlspaces
The specific repairs needed depend on the type and extent of the damage, plus the age and design of the home's foundation itself. Oftentimes we'll install foundation elements like wall anchors and steel or concrete piers to lift and stabilize your foundation and walls, or we'll inject material underneath a slab to raise it in a technique called slabjacking. We may also recommend installing new drainage systems or waterproofing your basement to prevent further moisture damage and erosion, which can cause foundation problems to arise again if not addressed.
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