16 Tips --Watch BEFORE House Foundation Repairs

Foundation repair on a house is an evil necessity. Unlike many other home repairs, a foundation repair job has *MANY* repercussions. This video will cover the consequences--both obvious and subtle--so you know EXACTLY what to expect before, during and after foundation repairs to your home.

0:00 Intro
0:19 **BEFORE** #1: Source of the problem.
1:13 #2: Complete all foundation repairs before...
1:40 #3: Clear the area
2:50 #4: Obvious, but for completeness: the house WILL move.
3:02 #5: Don't wait.
3:22 **DURING** #6: How loud?!?
4:14 #7: Expect repairs inside
8:33 #8: Expect work outside
10:49 #9: Breakouts.
11:12 #10: Expect to find extra problems and...
11:27 #11: Enjoy the ride.
11:44 #12: Morale
12:04 **AFTER** #13: This one is sneaky.
12:41 #14: Wait...
13:03 #15: Selling soon?
15:04 Prevent getting screwed.

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[krakenwoodfloorservicemcma]

very accurate video. I have been repairing structural problems, including sill repair since 1995. No matter how bad, there is always a solution and 20 ton jacks go a long way.

[zetamale]

A link to this video should be distributed to foundation repair companies across the nation. Well done. Informative. May prevent lawsuits.

[Quickness_Fitness]

This is an incredible video, all the the pictures and explanations were on point. Thank you for taking the time to film and explain everything in depth.

[WestTNReb]

Girl! No joke, your video is what every home owner who’s looking at foundation repairs is looking for!! My sisters 1100sf house just underwent foundation repairs and there are so many things it caused that she nor I expected. Plus my wife and I have a 15 year old home on a conventional foundation and it’s a two story. It too needs foundation work. I had three of the top companies quote the work and all of it averaged $22, 000. They ALL urged me to address the problem reactively instead of preventative. The main issue is needed yard sloping and French drains. I spent $5, 000 on dirt work and drainage and now my crawlspace is bone dry. Their solution was to install a sump pump while allowing the water to flow in?!! Ridiculous!! You should seriously consider, if you’re not already, starting a home consultant company. You’d be very successful. Thanks for the video!!

[quallzone]

This is one of the most comprehensive videos on foundation repair expectations that I have ever seen. The style of deliver is engaging, informative and enjoyable! Thank You!!!

[tfe]

This was probably the most comprehensive study on foundation repair I have seen. Well done. It's a shame that this video doesn't get millions of views.. Instead of random dances that offer no general knowledge to today's population. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. You obviously put some time and effort into this video.

I will forward this video to anyone who has questions about foundations.

[OmarPopioco]

Great Video - down to the grit of expectations and experiences. Friends and family thought I was being pessimistic... after they watch this - they'll realize I was just being realistic and mentally prepared.

Hope your ventures turned out well and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

Now I know wasn't driving myself crazy overthinking everything.
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[pcofranc]

That was fantastic. I got scared numerous times and lots of stuff I said oh well that's just drywall, or fixing crown molding, but it went on and on like a marathon. Most important thing before buying a house - DON'T rely on the home inspector (normally a visual inspection only) to find this stuff - hire a general contractor to really look things over. If you do have foundation issues and you cannot bare to watch a video like this then it's time to either sell or walk away from the property. Always important to think about these issues up front before taking action. Also, many homes will have a foundation issue on just one or maybe two walls not all 4.

[bubblechaser]

Great video. Planning ahead is better than just doing it. Doing things in a thought thru order, is important

[meeamea]

Your last 3 bullet points are very true: high risk, high effort, low satisfaction. Our home needs significant levelling and foundation repairs, the quotes we got were between $20k and $35k CAD. We could potentially replace our entire exterior for that cost, but instead we have to save for something that should have been handled decades ago. Frustrating.

[MrEFHATCH]

Great advice to get people prepared to deal with foundation repair.

[adamkroll]

I am under contract for a house with foundation issues. The repairs (covered by the seller ) are happening today 8 days before closing. I know nothing about houses and most of this was a foreign language to me but I’m hearing that’s it’s far more than just the foundation. Downstream repercussions that may not be evident for a long time. Even though the work is guaranteed some other stuff may not be. Probably gonna walk while still in the option period. Thank you for this!

[bruce-le-smith]

oh wow, great video, thank you. we've been on a slow journey of discovery with our old used house too. just by luck, we decided to get the perimeter drainage and water main done before any other major repairs. totally agree that both of those jobs were both essential and very messy / disruptive. however now it's nice to have a good 3-4' zone of no plants next to the house, and nothing to trap extra moisture by the sill plates. all of it was so worth it to walk on firm dry ground in the rainy season of our northern rain forest. i definitely feel like future repairs on the siding, roof, and interior will be easier / better after getting the fundamentals dealt with.

[giuseppegaribaldi]

your pretty good, the back fill on my foundation repair was a problem after a rain, they didnt compact the dirt in layers they just shoveled dirt back in and called it good. after a rain i had large holes in those areas where water had rained in on and washed out. its good to be proactive about your house and keep an eye out for things like this.

[briankennedy]

This was really well researched and explained! Thanks a ton

[DIYJim-wxhq]

Very well done. Thanks. I’m about to have my foundation fixed. This helps.

[matthewcain]

This video was not what I expected. It's a well-done and very informative video but it also serves as a commentary on our society and how sad it is that this video was ever needed.

[williammcleroy]

Better to be scared into caution than to go in blind 😂! Great vid!

[annaak]

This is absolutely the best video I have found. I am two weeks into a pier and beam foundation leveling at my house. I wish I'd seen this first 😭 but at least I haven't started any other repairs yet! Thank you for the video!! This has encouraged me to not go absolutely bonkers on the people leveling my house 😅

[tonyc]

Truly excellent, 15 minutes and I don't regret it. I checked for more videos from you and also viewed the other one. You are good at this, keep going.