Foundation Distress Your Home May Experience

Feb 03, 2024

Will Your House Experience Foundation Damage? 1 in 4 homes will.

25% of new U.S. homes will experience foundation distress and 5% will have a foundation that is seriously affected. So, what is the next step? Many homeowners are going to have to make decisions in correcting their home’s settlement because of poor soil conditions, expansion or contraction, and inferior ground preparation. Many foundation repair companies offer free assessments for your home's foundation repairs. Companies in Kansas City, like PierMagic, will come out to your home and analyze your foundation's strength and stability. You are able to schedule a free estimate now.

“About half the houses built every year in the U.S. are founded on expansive clays. Half of those will eventually show some distress. Of the houses with expansive clay problems, chances are 1 in 5 that the house will become seriously affected.” –Richard Handy, PhD.

Determining if your home has foundation issues

How do you know if your foundation is in need of repair? A few signs to look for include uneven or sloping floors, cracks in the exterior or interior walls, displaced or cracked moldings, wall rotation, tears in wallpaper, cracks in the flooring, and doors or windows that do not open or close properly.

Check out this article, 6 Signs You Need Foundation Repair in Kansas City to understand the first signs of foundation issues. If you think that you have a foundation issue, give the Kansas City PierMagic team a call to schedule a free consultation.

There are typically many foundation repair companies in the area you're residing, so how can you know who to trust? Aside from referrals and personal recommendations, take the time to look at Google reviews, and do your homework. What does that entail? Understand what each estimate is offering... is it apples to apples? Are all repairs suggested absolutely necessary? Is the company a national company, or a local company? What is the warranty being offered? How long has the company been in business? What does the BBB profile look like? There are many questions to consider when choosing a reputable foundation repair company. If you are in the Kansas City area, reach out to PierMagic for a free estimate.

How to choose a foundation repair company?

PierMagic has been in business since 2007 and we know better than anyone that it is important to choose a foundation repair company that not only is an expert in the field, but is one that you can trust. A huge aspect of the Midwest is our clay soil and how it impacts your home's foundation. Check out this article on Why is Soil Important to Your Foundation.

For more information about your home’s foundation or to schedule a consultation, give us a call at 816-765-4800.