foundation pile driving

A brand new house almost finished has a new foundation built underneath.

Steps in Preparing a House for Lifting

Whether you’re having your house lifted in order to move it to another location, the house needs to be raised above a flood zone, if the foundation needs to be repaired, or if you want to expand a basement or crawl space, preparing the house to be lifted is an intricate process. In order to…

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"What Causes Crumbling Foundations in Connecticut Decades After it's Poured?"

What Causes Crumbling Foundations In Connecticut Decades After It’s Poured?

In our most recent blog, we discussed the things that can go wrong with concrete foundations when the concrete is poured. Improper mixing by the concrete contractor is one of the most common reasons for crumbling foundations in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. Weather also plays a big part in how well concrete cures: rain…

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"How Does Bad Concrete Pouring Cause Crumbling Foundation?"

How Does Bad Concrete Pouring Cause Crumbling Foundations?

Concrete is everywhere. In fact, concrete is the most-used building material in the entire world. When you compare the amount of concrete tonnage used to other materials, more concrete is used than wood, plastics, aluminum, and steel combined. So if so much of it is used, why are crumbling foundations still a thing? If concrete…

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foundation pile driving

A brand new house almost finished has a new foundation built underneath.

Steps in Preparing a House for Lifting

Whether you’re having your house lifted in order to move it to another location, the house needs to be raised above a flood zone, if the foundation needs to be repaired, or if you want to expand a basement or crawl space, preparing the house to be lifted is an intricate process. In order to…

Read More...
"What Causes Crumbling Foundations in Connecticut Decades After it's Poured?"

What Causes Crumbling Foundations In Connecticut Decades After It’s Poured?

In our most recent blog, we discussed the things that can go wrong with concrete foundations when the concrete is poured. Improper mixing by the concrete contractor is one of the most common reasons for crumbling foundations in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. Weather also plays a big part in how well concrete cures: rain…

Read More...
"How Does Bad Concrete Pouring Cause Crumbling Foundation?"

How Does Bad Concrete Pouring Cause Crumbling Foundations?

Concrete is everywhere. In fact, concrete is the most-used building material in the entire world. When you compare the amount of concrete tonnage used to other materials, more concrete is used than wood, plastics, aluminum, and steel combined. So if so much of it is used, why are crumbling foundations still a thing? If concrete…

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