Many of us don’t often venture into tight crawlspaces or the basement to inspect for cracks. However, if your home displays other signs of foundation trouble, it’s likely worth an inspection ...

Though it might start with excess water finding its way through small cracks in basement walls or weak spots in your home’s foundation, it can become more than a minor inconvenience. Caused by ...

When it comes to foundation problems, water is by far the biggest menace. That's why it's a good idea to inspect your home's ...

Your home’s foundation and plumbing are directly connected. Here are a few ways you can tell if one has caused a problem with ...

Another area where cracks are commonly found is at the bottom of the basement walls. When a foundation is poured, its footing ...

Most basement foundation cracks are more or less vertical, and these typically have no structural significance. Just the same it’s still good to patch them to discourage leaks.

Groundwater may come up through a basement floor or from the side, through foundation walls. Cracks in basement foundation walls can be filled with hydraulic cement. The cement is mixed with water ...

or dampness in a basement or crawlspace, or emanating from the floor. All of these are signs that you have a foundation problem that needs to be addressed. How to tell if a crack in a concrete ...

While community rules differ, in general, you will not need a permit just to seal or paint the concrete basement walls. If ...

Q Is it worthwhile sealing a crack on the outside of my house foundation? The basement is finished so I can only get to the outside. I’ve seen your video about a carbon fibre system for concrete crack ...