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What happens during a foundation inspection? Things to look for and what pitfalls to avoid when getting estimates.

The attached video shows an actual foundation inspection in real-time. What to look for as well as pitfalls to avoid. The main takeaway is to never hire a contractor on the initial site visit. If possible, hire a structural engineer to perform the inspection first before calling on any contractors. Avoid companies with corporate commissioned-based sales ...

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Crawl Space Encapsulations. The Truth About Indoor Air Quality & Wood Moisture Levels.

Mooresville NC – The attached video documents a recent crawl space inspection. The client recently purchased the home and has been experiencing a cat urine-type odor at many places throughout the house. The odors observed on the 1st floor were confirmed outside when the crawl space door was opened. The odor was so strong the client walked away in disgust. Visual inspection of the crawl space confirmed an encapsulation protocol. A 20 mil fiber reinforced liner was installed ...

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NOV

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Crawlspace Air Quality

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Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 2 of 2

This second YouTube video in the series is an in-depth analysis with two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of the foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries.

If you have not reviewed the first video, click the link below.

EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 1

EXPOSED!! Pulling Back the Curtain Part 2

During the last several years, there has ...

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NOV

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Foundation/Crawlspace Industry

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Exposed!! Pulling Back the Curtain on the Foundation/Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Industries – Part 1 of 2

The attached YouTube video is an in-depth analysis of two seasoned industry professionals discussing the intricacies of foundation/crawlspace repair, waterproofing, and indoor air quality industries.

During the last several years, there has been a large increase in corporate franchising and consolidation of the industry. These franchises are financed, marketed, designed, and driven by the corporate manufacturing complex with the sole purpose of controlling the ...

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NOV

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Foundation/Crawlspace Industry

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Corruption in the Mold Remediation Industry.

Occasionally, you get the opportunity to review the work installed by other companies. A couple weeks ago I got a phone call from one of the real estate agents that I work with quite frequently. She currently owns a property in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina that is used as a rental property. The agent reported that she was dealing with water intrusion coming into the crawlspace, and asked me to investigate the source. She also asked me to review the ...

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Crawl Space Water Intrusion Investigation & Inspection in Charlotte, North Carolina

With the Spring rains approaching, many homeowners in the Charlotte market will begin to experience frequent seasonal water intrusion issues inside their crawl spaces. It is important to remember not to panic, but to instead focus on identifying the underlying problems causing these symptoms to occur in the first place. In most cases, poor maintenance on the home is the primary driver for water intrusion penetration into crawl spaces. The attached video features an actual investigation recorded in real time ...

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Crawl Space / Basement Water Intrusion – An Honest Assessment

With the Spring rains approaching, many homeowners will begin to experience water intrusion issues inside their crawl spaces and basements after heavy rain events. It is important to remember not to panic, but to instead focus on identifying the underlying problems causing these symptoms to occur in the first place. Foundation drainage improvements being at the center of any proposed combined solution. Homeowners face a barrage of opinions from contractors to either address the challenges from the inside and/or the ...

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MAR

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What causes cupping and/or cracking of hardwood floors over vented crawl spaces?

hardwood cupping floors — Hardwood cupping floors

Moisture and dew point levels in Carolina crawl spaces constantly increase and decrease with the change of seasons. Crawl Space style foundations are one of the most commonly built construction types utilized in the Charlotte, North Carolina Market as well as the Southeastern United States as a whole. Many of these crawl spaces contain HVAC ...

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Foundation Drainage Improvements – Preventing Foundation Repair Problems by Improving Drainage

It’s hurricane season in the Carolinas with our first storm of the year making landfall in the Southeastern United States. Its time for homeowners to catch up on badly needed foundation drainage improvements. Wet crawl spaces and basements will be a common symptom reported by homeowners over the next few ...

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Encapsulation or Controlled Ventilation – encapsulate and/or waterproof a 100 year old house ?

Encapsulation Vs. Controlled Ventilation

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Downtown Charlotte North Carolina has many old neighborhoods that date back between the 1900’s and the 1940’s. Many of these old houses have basement / cellar areas adjacent to crawl spaces that were used for heating back in the old days. Oil ...

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Crawlspace Air Quality

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