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Underpinning Repair
Foundation Underpinning Project: Details, Timeline, Costs, Photos
Foundation failure occurs when there is excessive settling of the outer foundation walls
of a house or building. Signs include cracked drywall, gaps in mortar joinsts,
deformed window frames, and gaps in wood flooring.
This site aims to examine the entire process, from project inception through completion.
Footing Detail
from a three flat building, constructed in the early 1900's.
Foundation Repair Costs : some ballpark figures, a good baseline.
Foundation Repair Preparation : Important action items to assess before the work
begins.
For the project in Chicago, the contractor was Atlas Restoration (Mix On Site).
More details related to the contractor are available via these links:
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