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| Questions to Ask in Finding Reputable Foundation Repair Contractor in Houston, TX Posted: 14 Apr 2016 09:30 PM PDT How to Get the Right Foundation Repair Contractor?It's impossible for homeowners to become experts on all aspects of foundation performance or even the interior decoration. However, the foundation repair industry is fraught with errors and inconsistencies that conflict with homeowners' wellbeing. Foundation repair in Houston, TX can be very costly, but many repairs are misdiagnosed and ineffective. Ask these questions to cut through the maze of misinformation and hire a quality foundation repair company. "Has the company undergone training from multiple sources?" The individuals doing the analysis should hold training certifications from industry sources, such as independent foundation associations or organizations. If a foundation inspection company receives training from a single supplier, which supplies a solution for one specific problem, then the repair recommendations will consist of the products that supplier offers. Too many foundation problems exist for one blanket solution to fix them all.
Inspection companies often sell a solution to homeowners. However, they should also offer solutions to problems that require technologies they do not have. For instance, if a company offers solutions for either settlement or heave — but not both — what do you think its interpretation of the problem will be? Most likely, it will skew toward that company's product. "Do the investigation methods follow industry standards?" If the investigation procedures do not follow any industry standards, how can you know they are effective — or useful at all? Showing up and looking around does not cut the mustard. Even taking a few elevations is inadequate. Investigation methods should follow a standard set up in the industry. "How will the company assess the severity of the problem?" Is it the opinion of a sales person who's being paid on a commission to sell something that day? You can see the conflict. Are they using any industry-accepted standards to judge the problem's severity? If not, the recommendations are purely opinions that carry no credible weight. You need to make sure that you are getting the right person to the do the work for your foundation to avoid more damage and problems. "How well do they communicate findings?" Even if you have the best investigation in the world, it will be frustrating and unhelpful if they don't communicate well. Do they take the time to help you understand the critical issues and communicate those using visual aids? Before you hire a foundation repair company in Houston, TX, make sure they can explain foundation problems in layman's terms. More…
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