Helical piers can be extremely beneficial if your Niagara home requires foundation work. If you have recently had a foundation repair contractor recommend helical piers, you may be wondering what they are and how they can help. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of helical piers and why they might be the right solution for you.

Keeping the foundation of your Niagara home in good condition is essential to the overall health of your entire home. And part of keeping your foundation in good condition is ensuring that it doesn’t have any major cracks or other serious problems.

One of your biggest fears as a homeowner has just come true: your basement has flooded. Upon inspection, you find out that you have a foundation problem – and it's a big one. How are you going to pay for it?

If you're wondering if your insurance policy will cover basement waterproofing, here's what you should know.

You rely on your home to keep you and your family secure – and your foundation plays a huge role in creating that sense of safety. If a foundation problem arises, you need to know with certainty that the repair will be done well and that your worries will be alleviated.

Choosing a foundation repair company that provides terrific customer service is essential for both to happen. Here’s how the team at Foundation Fix goes above and beyond during each foundation repair job we complete.

If you are a homeowner in the Niagara area, it is likely that you have heard of or experienced a phenomenon known as a shift or settling of your home. While some settling is normal within the first few years after a home has been built, shifting foundations can cause significant damage that needs to be addressed.

Having a basement that is constantly damp or has a lot of water coming in when the snow melts can be a big challenge for homeowners, especially when figuring out a long-term repair. The length of time that a repair will last really depends on the kind of repair you choose and how severe the issue is that needed to be fixed. If you’re looking for a repair that will last for your Niagara area home, here are a few different kinds of foundation repair and what you can expect from them.

Accidents and natural disasters can cause structural damage to homes in the Niagara Falls area or as is often the case, just by age. But how do you know if your home has structural damage? Here are a few signs to watch for:

When it comes to figuring out the reason for your foundation problem, your home’s plumbing systems are a possible cause. Here’s what you should know about the relationship between plumbing problems and slab foundation issues.

At Foundation Fix, we are happy to offer foundation repairs to homeowners throughout the Niagara Region. That being said, we haven’t met a single homeowner who wouldn’t have preferred to be able to prevent the problem from happening in the first place.

The good news is that if you want to prevent foundation damage to your Niagara home, there are some simple preventative measures that you can take, including the following:

Although older homes typically have higher-quality workmanship and unique features, they may also have age-related issues. Some, like creaky floors or broken shutters, are mere nuisances; but others, such as foundation problems, can be very dangerous. Here are some signs and symptoms that your older home may have a foundation problem.

Homeowners in the Niagara area can experience many difficulties with their foundations due to living on or near slopes, overland flooding, and various other causes. The thought of having to deal with a foundation problem can cause anxiety. You may wonder what the solution will cost, or you may even be worried that your home’s structural integrity has been compromised.

As you're walking around the outside of your home, have you noticed that more and more of your foundation is showing where there used to be dirt? This is known as soil erosion, and it can be a big deal for the foundation of your home. Soil erosion in homes in the Niagara Region isn't uncommon, but it does need to be dealt with. Here's what you need to know about it and why it could be a problem for your home long term.

Homes along the shorelines of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, or the Niagara Parkway in particular can be at risk, as high-water levels combined with clay soil that doesn’t absorb water very quickly can lead to flooded streets, yards – and if you’re unlucky – basements.