Foundation Repair Companies

There are many companies listed in the Yellow Pages and on the internet which undertake the work of repairing foundations in homes. Roughly 250,000 Americans approach these companies with foundation repair problems annually.

You can contact these companies over the phone or by mailing them. As a primary step, they would send a trained inspector to assess the damage done to your house foundation. Reputed companies even tell their customers if the damage is small enough to be repaired by the homeowners themselves. Companies would then present different alternatives to repair the foundation, and an estimate of costs for the same. Once the mode of repair and its cost is negotiated and decided upon, they would demand for a token amount as down-payment. No company would ever ask the entire repair amount upfront and it is not wise to pay them beforehand.

While zeroing in on a company, you should cross-check all the references presented by them. Ascertain whether the references weren\'t fabricated especially for you. If possible, pay a visit with appointment to the site. Also, ascertain whether the company has all the insurances needed. The prime insurances are the Workman\'s Compensation Insurance, the Automobile Insurance and the General Liability Insurance. These insurances would protect you against a worker being injured on your premises, any vehicle damage by the contractor\'s car and any damage to your property respectively. It is also prudent to verify with the Better Business Bureau, if present in your area, if there has been any complaint against the company in the past.

Other small things to be verified are how long the company has been in business, whether they have their own tools and labor, whether there would be full-time supervision, whether they would clean up after every day\'s job, etc. Remember that whatever warranties the companies may provide, they are as good as the companies themselves. If the company goes bankrupt in future, all warranties get voided.

Foundation repair companies have more experience and expertise than individual contractors. Also it is safer to approach large companies rather than individual contractors, as this provides more security. There are even some companies which are in business since five decades. View their customer feedbacks and cross check with them before taking the plunge.