Spring is a time of renewal and growth, but it can also be a time of rain and flooding. If you live in Utah, you know that the snowy season can wreak havoc on your home's foundation, and the added moisture from spring rain can only exacerbate the problem. That's why it's essential to waterproof your Utah home in the spring after the snowy season. Here are some tips to help you get started. Inspect your home's exterior: Start by inspecting the exterior of your home for any signs of damage or wear and tear. Check for cracks in the foundation or walls, and make sure your gutters and downspouts a ..read more

Which is Right for Your Utah Home? If you're experiencing sinking or settling concrete around your Utah home, you may be wondering about the best method for repair. Two popular options are polyjacking and mudjacking. While both methods are effective at lifting and leveling concrete, there are some key differences to consider when deciding which one is right for your home. Mudjacking is a process that involves drilling small holes into the concrete and then pumping a mixture of water, sand, and cement under the slab. The mixture fills any voids or gaps beneath the slab and then hardens, lifting ..read more

You may be wondering what time of the year is the best time to get your foundation repaired, especially if you live in a state with snowy winters. The short answer is you probably don't want to delay any repairs and most foundation repair contractors can work through any season. The long answer is that each season poses its own pros and cons list. In the winter, the ground is colder so it's more solid and therefore provides better stabilization for your sinking or unlevel home. However, snow storms can delay repairs. Spring is a great time to get damage assessments scheduled because heavy spri ..read more

“Must I Pack Everything” After many years of designing foundation repair plans, writing specifications, inspecting foundation repair work, and actually supervising restoration, I have never seen any decorative items fall from a wall or topple from a shelf or mantle. In fact, a typical foundation repair and restoration is quite easy and smooth. If you have a valuable items that are priceless to you, you can absolutely protect them by packing or moving them. However, please know that the items within your home are safe. Let’s Talk About Foundation Repair Most homeowners never have to go through ..read more

WHAT CAN THE INSTALLATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE DURING REPAIRS AT YOUR HOME? With such a specialized type of installation there are often lots of questions about the process. The Foundation Specialist will provide you with both verbal and visual representation of the exact process for your home. If you do have any questions specific to your home; just let us know what we can do to help clarify the process for you. This L shaped bracket sits under the footing of your home for stabilization. Depth will very from home to home based on how deep your foundation and footings are. Our technicians do the ..read more

The foundation is where your home’s health begins. Everything in your home is literally dependent on the soundness of your foundation. If you’re concerned when you discover a foundation problem like a hairline crack, you’re not alone and there's no harm in calling to talk to a professional foundation repair company. Your foundation, like you, should have regular check-ups. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, it’s a good idea to undertake some preventative maintenance. We recommend that you visually inspect your home’s foundation twice a year. Seasonal changes can have a big influence, and de ..read more

Foundations suffer serious structural damage due to a variety of soil-related problems, the most common of which is water. An excess of water from broken or leaking underground pipes, pooling water, or poor drainage erodes or expands the soil, while an absence of water from the transpiration of tree roots causes the soil to shrink. Other causes of foundational issues include improperly consolidated soil under the building or badly built foundations. All of these conditions are negative because they rarely influence the soil beneath a foundation in a uniform manner. Instead, they usually affec ..read more

1. Educate yourself on Foundation Repair methods and ask many questions. Never make your final decision based on cheap prices, the general rule of thumb is go with the mid-price. Remember a low bid will look attractive but when it comes to your homes structure, cheap isn't better. 2. If you're not using a Structural Engineer, then try to choose a company that has a long time relationship with a Engineer. The more the team knows about how to fix your home and not damaged it more, the better. 3. If your Foundation Repair requires some type of underpinning/piering read the fine print for a claus ..read more

CALL ON THE SALT LAKE CITY LEADING FOUNDATION REPAIR EXPERTS You can spot warning signs of foundation damage with a careful eye. While you may be tempted to write it off as just the house settling, a sinking, moving, or heaving foundation is a serious warning sign. Act quickly to get an experienced foundation repair specialist on the job! An experienced foundation specialist from Superior Foundation Repair can review your home and look for common indicators of foundation damage. We also know what signs may indicate more serious problems that can be more expensive to repair down the road if no ..read more

Anytime we pour a concrete foundation, we want it to sit level forever. If the concrete slab ever loses its level seating, it can be fixed with slab jacking. ​ What is slab jacking? Slab jacking is a method for lifting a side of the concrete slab so it can sit level again. It doesn’t require breaking up the concrete and creates very little debris. ​ In homes with basements and crawl spaces, jacks can raise the foundation. But when the house sits on concrete slab, the whole slab cannot be lifted. ​ So how does slab jacking work? ​ First, holes are drilled into the foundation, about half an inch ..read more