 
Krawlspace
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Username: Krawlspace
Post Number: 305
Registered: 04-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 1:06 pm: |    |
Can anyone recommend a company that does basement wall/foundation repair and waterproofing?
I have had some estimates, but would still like to get a couple more.
Thanks! |
Cambrian
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Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 921
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 1:11 pm: | |
I'd stay away from those that want to fix the problem from inside. From what I've heard they charge more, and it is only a patch. I have tree roots in the foundation tile. My Insta dry estimate was 3g, A local contractor wants 3 g to fix it from the outside, or $500 if I excavate the foundation area to be fixed myself. |
Mikem
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Username: Mikem
Post Number: 3240
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 1:23 pm: | |
Jim Kleiner, 313-885-2097
He grew up in the business. When I met him he was replacing a neighbor's sewer line. While he was waiting for a load of cement to show up, he sat in his car which was parked in front of my house, ate lunch and drank a quart of beer in 10 minutes, then hopped back on his backhoe. I knew that was the guy for my job - no bullshitting, no fancy advertising, no uniforms, no salemanship, no patronizing. He did the job in one day by starting late in the day to avoid dealing with the city inspector. Give him a call right away - he will be busy now that spring is here on the damp east side. |
Krawlspace
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Username: Krawlspace
Post Number: 306
Registered: 04-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 2:22 pm: | |
Thanks guys...
In my case the problem was caused by a grade issue, so I don't think I'll have to do any excavating.
Insta Dry also come to my house and quoted me $6800-$10,000 for either 2 or 3 walls. I have cinder block which is cracking and shifting, and from everywhere I have looked, the rod retention system seems to be the appropriate solution. Sort of like a huge toggle bolt.
I'd still be open to other ideas though.
I have a landscaper ready to do the grade improvements, but if I do go with excavation, I will want to wait until after that part is done.
Have I mentioned my head hurts? |
Crew
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Username: Crew
Post Number: 1194
Registered: 02-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 2:26 pm: | |
your head will hurt even more when you bank account takes that kind of hit |
Goat
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Username: Goat
Post Number: 9345
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2007 - 3:42 pm: | |
If you can dig down to the weeping tile yourself then you can save at least 30% off of the bill (depending on how bad your walls need to be repaired).
Get a couple of friends and a case of beer and dig away! Good luck, I hope it isn't as bad as you think. |
Cambrian
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Username: Cambrian
Post Number: 924
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 1:52 pm: | |
Splendid idea goat! I'll get some growler's from Kuhnnhenn's. My hole's gotta be 8 feet down. Width, about 4' |
Krawlspace
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Username: Krawlspace
Post Number: 307
Registered: 04-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 3:59 pm: | |
I hate digging.
But I hate spending 10k slightly more. |
Defendbrooklyn
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Username: Defendbrooklyn
Post Number: 104
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 10:47 pm: | |
"I hate digging.
But I hate spending 10k slightly more."
Words of wisdom...Start digging
Offer $15-20 an hour and you can probably get a few of us over to help. |
Johnnny5
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Username: Johnnny5
Post Number: 470
Registered: 06-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 11:29 pm: | |
Sounds like you already have some damage, but often it will stabilize if the water issue is fixed. You might be best off keeping the money in the bank and waiting to see what happens after the grade issue is resolved.
Also don't forget to check your gutters (Or lack there of). I've seen many wet basements fixed by replacing and rerouting gutters and downspouts.
(Message edited by Johnnny5 on April 08, 2007) |