Foundation Maintenance Checklist
Check these common foundation issues to help insure a long lasting foundation.
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Gaps in between foundation and soil
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Check moisture level; often times foundation issues come from to much moisture or to little
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Check drainage; make sure that your gutters are draining at least 5-10 feet away
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Check plants and trees to make sure no roots are growing into the foundation
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Check the plumbing. Leaks can cause massive problems in foundations and need to be looked at ASAP
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Water during the dry season! This will help with nearly all problems
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Inspect home for damage or cracks
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Insure the house is sitting on the proper slope
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Install root barrier if trees become to much
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Check for stuck or hard to open doors around the house