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Foundation Repair Estimates – 7 Things To Consider Before You Buy
Foundation Repair Estimates – 7 Things To Consider Before You Buy When you notice signs of foundation damage, either cracks in your basement foundation walls, or doors and windows sticking upstairs, the...
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How Much Does A Backup Sump Pump Cost?
We hear this question often from homeowners who are looking at their finished basements and realizing the risk of having a single mechanical sump pump to protect their belongings from flood...
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Mudjacking for Sinking Concrete, What is it?
Do you have sinking concrete around your home and want to address it but don’t want to spend thousands replacing it because it is still in good shape? Have you done...
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3 Problems with Mudjacking Concrete Sidewalks
In previous articles we have discussed the three most common ways to repair sinking sidewalks in Chicago; concrete replacement, mudjacking and polyurethane concrete raising. While all three have their place in...
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Sinking Concrete in Chicago, What Does It Cost to Fix?
In previous articles we have discussed how much sinking concrete is in Chicago, the different ways to repair it, the differences in those methods, but many people want to know…how...
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How to Fix Sinking Sidewalks in Chicago
According to the U.S. Census, there are over 1,000,000 housing units in Chicago. Almost every private home in Chicago has a sidewalk; there are sidewalks to the front entry, rear service walks...
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Water From Downspouts — 5 Surprising Facts You Need To Know
Gutters and downspouts play an important role in managing rain water around your house. When configured properly, they effectively direct roof water away from your home. When they are not, large...
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Buying a Flipped House? 4 Things to Look Out For
Shiny new appliances, new siding, new cabinets and beautiful new floors, what is there not to love? The house is in the right location, has the right look and the price...
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Basement Drain Tile Buyer’s Guide — 12 Questions You Need to Ask
If you are having basement seepage and are thinking of installing Interior Drain Tile to keep your basement dry, here are 12 questions you need to ask any contractor who’s...
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Leaning Foundation Walls and When to Straighten Them
Here in the Greater Chicagoland Area, there are two main types of foundation walls — poured concrete and concrete block. Both are widely used and can be severely damaged by soil...
