How to Choose a Good Foundation Repair Contractor

Drainage or concrete problems can cause structural imbalance or failure, to handle the task in the most efficient way you will require hands-on experience of industry experts. With plethora of foundation repair contractors available round the globe, it becomes difficult to choose one. We live in a world of commercialism where we are persistently swamped with advertisements; to make decisions based on cheap prices and attractive advertisements can lead to further deterioration. Following are some of the guidelines that you should be following in order to uncover the most professional contractor.      

    

The basic principles of foundation engineering include understanding a soil report, and structural engineering drawings. A contractor apart from specializing in the job, they should also hold certain credentials. Listed are some of the factors that you should ponder into, in no particular order it includes:

1.      Whether the contractor is licensed and insured?
2.       Is the Contractor Bonded?
3.       Previous portfolios
4.       Length of the work time
5.       Reputation of the company and experience
6.       What type of foundation piles / piers is available?
7.       Whether the Contractor’s team is equipped with professionally trained technicians?
8.       Make sure that the schedule is suitable for you
9.       Do they offer a warranty? 

Note: Have a preference on contractors from your city because some contractors compete for contracts in other countries and even states. Avoid this!

Having said that all, following are some of the signs indicating a need for foundation repair:

•          Uneven floors
•          Cracks or crevices in walls, especially around windows and above door-frames
•          Walls bowing or rotating
•          Nails backing out of sheetrock
•          wrinkled or torn sheetrock
•        If you find it difficult to open or close your doors and windows then it may be a sign of poor foundation structure

If you are looking for a professional New Orleans Foundation Repair company, then look no further than Southern Elevations and Shoring. Having the expertise and experience in raising homes to safer levels, they are one of the most trusted sources using latest and most advanced equipment.