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The cost to fix a foundation can vary from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, depending on the type of damage and extent of repairs needed. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

The foundation walls of many Northeastern Ohio homes built between 1915 and 1950 were constructed using structural clay (tile) blocks. These blocks are usually a reddish-brown color, and are quite a ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The holidays are here, but is your home ready? Did you find some cracks and stains while you were hanging those holiday decorations? That could be a sign of foundation or ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block isn’t smooth. Some of the exterior is crumbling, ...