very accurate video. I have been repairing structural problems, including sill repair since 1995. No matter how bad, there is always a solution and 20 ton jacks go a long way.
Girl! No joke, your video is what every home owner who’s looking at foundation repairs is looking for!! My sisters 1100sf house just underwent foundation repairs and there are so many things it caused that she nor I expected. Plus my wife and I have a 15 year old home on a conventional foundation and it’s a two story. It too needs foundation work. I had three of the top companies quote the work and all of it averaged $22,000. They ALL urged me to address the problem reactively instead of preventative. The main issue is needed yard sloping and French drains. I spent $5,000 on dirt work and drainage and now my crawlspace is bone dry. Their solution was to install a sump pump while allowing the water to flow in?!! Ridiculous!! You should seriously consider, if you’re not already, starting a home consultant company. You’d be very successful. Thanks for the video!!
Just wow. There are so many aspects to your very thoughtful comment that I needed to carve out a little time to properly thank and address your comment. It sounds like your sister's repair did not go well--or at least the after effects did not, but did your home go back to where it needed so that you did not need additional repairs? Second, would you mind if I included this comment in a follow on video? @frenchdrainman reached out last year to do a collab of some sort and this is the perfect example of getting the right solution first. I'm so glad you held out and solved the real problem. Your last suggestion made me smile--thank you. No, I'm not in that field of work--just like you, I've done a little critical thinking on top of being involved with the 5 foundations included in this video (paid for 3 of them). We have to get the good word out there to help other people who are just getting into their first repair.
@@OveranalyticalDIY you can use any of my comments as you see fit. My house, even after all the snow last week and the melt we are still dry under our house. But the signs inside the house are worsending more quickly. I think it’s due to the crawlspace drying out. And I’m pretty confident I have a rim joist to repair or replace. But to your video, you addressed so many things and answered so many questions. You can tell you made the video based on experience and not from a contractor standpoint, who does the work then leaves.
It sounds like you are doing the right thing: addressed the problem properly and letting it settle out to see where it ends up landing--finding out really needs the secondary repairs. I really appreciate the response and your support! Best of luck on the follow up repairs and hopefully the bill is nowhere near 22K!
This was probably the most comprehensive study on foundation repair I have seen. Well done. It's a shame that this video doesn't get millions of views.. Instead of random dances that offer no general knowledge to today's population. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. You obviously put some time and effort into this video. I will forward this video to anyone who has questions about foundations.
That is one of the nicest comments I've had in 4 years on UA-cam. I appreciate your support. I also hope your foundation repairs go as well as they possibly can, Marty.
This is one of the most comprehensive videos on foundation repair expectations that I have ever seen. The style of deliver is engaging, informative and enjoyable! Thank You!!!
That was fantastic. I got scared numerous times and lots of stuff I said oh well that's just drywall, or fixing crown molding, but it went on and on like a marathon. Most important thing before buying a house - DON'T rely on the home inspector (normally a visual inspection only) to find this stuff - hire a general contractor to really look things over. If you do have foundation issues and you cannot bare to watch a video like this then it's time to either sell or walk away from the property. Always important to think about these issues up front before taking action. Also, many homes will have a foundation issue on just one or maybe two walls not all 4.
@@OveranalyticalDIY that goes to show that we’re both over analytical over detailed and I am still working on how to condense information on my channel in a way that doesn’t overload the viewer, but a lot of these things are really important and should not be glossed over, especially in the planning phase or if someone’s gonna purchase a fixer-upper.
Sometimes that's the way to go. I didn't reply earlier so I could take a look at your channel. Definitely some good info there and it looks like you are stepping up sharing your knowledge.
@@OveranalyticalDIY no worries and thanks for checking out my channel and yes I have been stepping up sharing my knowledge because I’ve learned a lot of things over the years and people always say oh you should put this on UA-cam. Lately I’ve been doing a series on older RV repair.
Your last 3 bullet points are very true: high risk, high effort, low satisfaction. Our home needs significant levelling and foundation repairs, the quotes we got were between $20k and $35k CAD. We could potentially replace our entire exterior for that cost, but instead we have to save for something that should have been handled decades ago. Frustrating.
This is an incredible video, all the the pictures and explanations were on point. Thank you for taking the time to film and explain everything in depth.
your pretty good, the back fill on my foundation repair was a problem after a rain, they didnt compact the dirt in layers they just shoveled dirt back in and called it good. after a rain i had large holes in those areas where water had rained in on and washed out. its good to be proactive about your house and keep an eye out for things like this.
Great Video - down to the grit of expectations and experiences. Friends and family thought I was being pessimistic... after they watch this - they'll realize I was just being realistic and mentally prepared. Hope your ventures turned out well and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences! Now I know wasn't driving myself crazy overthinking everything. 👍⛈
You are absolutely right. Although all these different aspects happened across several homes. But yes, it's better to know and be thoroughly surprised if it ends up not so bad. I hope your project goes as well as it can and I'd love to hear how it goes either way.
oh wow, great video, thank you. we've been on a slow journey of discovery with our old used house too. just by luck, we decided to get the perimeter drainage and water main done before any other major repairs. totally agree that both of those jobs were both essential and very messy / disruptive. however now it's nice to have a good 3-4' zone of no plants next to the house, and nothing to trap extra moisture by the sill plates. all of it was so worth it to walk on firm dry ground in the rainy season of our northern rain forest. i definitely feel like future repairs on the siding, roof, and interior will be easier / better after getting the fundamentals dealt with.
100% agree, Bruce! There aren't many projects that move fast, are there? ;-) Good move on both projects. We replaced our water main ourselves two years ago--hopefully you or I never see that important line of plumbing again. I didn't see foundation repairs on your list. Is that coming up next?
This is absolutely the best video I have found. I am two weeks into a pier and beam foundation leveling at my house. I wish I'd seen this first 😭 but at least I haven't started any other repairs yet! Thank you for the video!! This has encouraged me to not go absolutely bonkers on the people leveling my house 😅
I'm so very glad you found it helpful. It is tough on both sides. As a new customer it is quite the wild ride and I can only imagine how many unhappy customers they get. Best of luck on what's left!
Nice job on video. You could easily expand each point with a more detailed video. I was an earthwork contractor years ago. Contractors tend to skimp on foundation and structural work and often do shoddy work. It comes back to bite the owner. Owners will spend thousands on kitchens and baths, but an extra couple hundred dollars on stronger timbers or foundations is a hard sell. Architects and Builders don't help matters. The thinking seems to be 'out of sight out of mind'.
Heh, no one likes to pay for something they can't enjoy. Of course we enjoy flat floors, but they should always be that way without paying for it, right? You are exactly right--it is just so much easier to sell something shiny and pretty. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience.
WELL, LIKE THE BIBLE SAYS, ADD UP THE COST. YOUNG LADY GOD BLESS. MY HOUSE IS BADLY IN NEED OF REPAIRS. I MAY HAVE TO MOVE.BUT THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO❤❤❤😢
I am about to work on a house that is 125 years old with obvious floor settling. The foundation needs underpinned and new pillars underneath. What a huge job it will be, but the house will be worth the effort once finished. Thankfully this is a house I don't plan on living in for another couple of years.
In my 1957 house on slab, the copper tube had a spot that made contact with the rebar. This created a thermocouple which corroded the pipe and leaked. Fortunately the spot was only about 2 feet from the slab edge. After the leak detection guy found the spot my plumber undermined the slab broke into the slab and made the repair. Expecting this might happen again, about a year latter I had the plumber replace the whole fresh water system with a PEX run through the attic. I expect no further problems from this system unless someone drives nails into the PEX
That's a good solution and very interesting compared to my own problem. Mine was a hot water line just beyond the water heater leading to the two bathrooms. I used a different tactic. We replaced that long run with a PEX line going in the attic (my now husband tried proposing to me then as he was in the attic and I was pulling the PEX down through the wall) and now protect the rest of the house with a whole house water monitor. I fully expect to see another leak in a hot water line (yet it has been 4.5 years) because the copper lines are not protected and are interacting with the minerals in the clay soil, but the water monitor has saved us from a couple other leaks that involved a gasket on a toilet sprayer and someone who did not move the low flow toilet handle back into the off position. Thank you for sharing your experience. The good thing is now you know where you shouldn't hang a picture. ;)
A good gutter installation with a Underground Buried Downspout System prevents damage. It's all about prevention. Management of roof Runoff water will be the best investment a homeowner can make to protect their castle. Save 10s of 1000s of dollars and not have your life disrupted over foundation damage. Protect your investment. You and I should do a collaboration video This video was well done.
100% agree. Prevention is always the better choice in hindsight--and best if thought about before then. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! My husband knew who you were and I took some time to watch several of your videos. Not only are you documenting and sharing your knowledge, but making products that improve the system. I am honored you reached out and would like to talk more on how we could collaborate to help more people with foundation and drainage problems.
My issue is my floors were almost done and then they removed a wall in the kitchen that then led to the floor sagging 3/4”. Now I need to jack it up and possibly crack all the tile. Also my roof was just redone as well so hopefully this doesn’t compromise that too.
Yeah, this is good info. Unfortunately, I've got a basement foundation and those ... are not cheap. Luckily, the BASEMENT foundation is pretty good, if VERY leaky. The walled-in DECK that they stuck on the back of the house and called it 'a third bedroom and kitchen' is not so easy to repair. 50+ year old construction lumber holding up two floors with little protection from elements. :(
Not necessarily...all these may not happen. Everything except #13 occurred across 5 different foundations. Hopefully yours won't be too bad but at least you're prepared! Thanks for the kind words. Here's a video I put together on the cost: ua-cam.com/video/Ijtpz5xwpu0/v-deo.html
@@OveranalyticalDIY thank you. Will watch the costs video asap. I just don't want to start a repair that could end up being more than the value of the house. Can't believe inspectors and appraisers let me buy this thing without a single mention. Sadly, didn't realize my mistake until 2.1 years after purchase. :(
I feel you there. I discovered mine on day 1 when we ripped out the subfloor only to find...nothing. The floor joists had rotted away just below the kitchen cabinets. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that problem. Just someone willing to look. Which is why I went underneath on future foundation repairs and on the roof for roof replacements. Hard lessons learned.
What do I do if I bought a house and the former owners hired an inspector that didn't catch severe foundation issues and my wife and I didn't notice until cracks started forming everywhere and windows and doors started getting stuck a few years later? We are on a very fixed income.
I don't know what can be done legal wise, but I can relate 100%. I shared my own similar story here: ua-cam.com/video/BAcTctQvRVI/v-deo.html Future foundation repairs were required due to drought, rain and ground heave--events that can ruin any foundation at any point, but the rotten/missing kitchen floor joists would have been easy to see. It is a tough situation.
Much appreciated. Unfortunately everything except lucky #13 was learned first hand. Hopefully there aren't too many missing points and others can share so we can all get smarter.
@@OveranalyticalDIY so I finally got a contractor to come out and was told I needed the entire foundation replaced except for the sun room which is an addition. Our sq ft is 1,300 Ball park figure .....$90,000 We only paid $62,000 for our home. I'm contacting other companies.
That sounds like potential for a lot damage and some tenants that will be disrupted/need alternative location for some period of time. The answer is all in the details...how much is there, where is the water, etc.
Repair a cracked or settled slab in and or around the garage floor is probably could be more easily and quickly be fixed by pumping the floor level with the use of high pressue hoses and a few select holes. No backfill needed. Some contractor will use foam and some will use a runny concrete slurry. Many garage slabs have broken and sunk due to moisture differences between the perimeter and the center. If it took more than that to repair a garage floor I would replace it.
MY HOUSE HAVE PROBLEMS FROM THE TOP OF THE ROOF TO THE FOUNDATION. PROBLEMS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY HOUSE. I DONOT HAVE ENOUGH FUNDS TO REMODEL MY WHOLE HOUSE. MY MESSY INSURE COMPANY WILL NOT HEILP ME. I GUESS ITSXTIME FOR ME TO MOVE😢😢😢😢😢😢
Thanks for the question. To clarify, I meant when a house foundation is repaired there are a myriad of potentially high dollar repairs that are caused by the house moving back into place. Fixing drywall cracks, plumbing, etc are all problems that can appear after the repair is done that were not there before. Hope that helps!
I'm surprised people use wood in situations like this instead of tried and tested over thousands of years stone and brick, or a drainage sub fill and concrete, I guess just to cut costs?
Wood is a common building material in climates that are dryer, but also in areas where wood is abundant and the home may be harder to get to. Brick, stone and particularly concrete can be hard to fit onto some job sites. Wood also tends to be more neutral in terms of holding temperature, as stone can hold cold or heat. Wood is definitely cheaper but lots of NA homes are built of wood, and as long as they're well maintained they can hold up for over 100 years. Issues tend to pop up due to occupent negligence, not because of the building material itself.
"Cardboard waterproofing"-NEVER use the cardoard wrap or buy a home that has it. Our mom did foundation work, and I don't recall too much noise or anything getting messed up. She also had no problem finding buyers. The plumbing righted itself after the jack up because it was messed due to foundation. One thing that needed a re-do was the upstairs toilet. But-this is a worse case video.
I don't know who did come up first with this moronic idea of putting the plumbing tubes under the slab ! Worst idea ever. It has to be another way around.
I'm curious if you have other ideas and what is the plumbing situation below your house. We had to replace a line (copper with no sleeve or conduit) and we bypassed the leak with an insulated PEX run through the ceiling in the low desert of Arizona. If all our PEX was in the ceiling we'd never have cold water with out unconditional attic space in the summer. In the winter, if we lived where there was actual winter we'd have to worry about frozen pipes. Other than a removable PEX line in conduit below the slab, I can't think of a good solution.
very accurate video. I have been repairing structural problems, including sill repair since 1995. No matter how bad, there is always a solution and 20 ton jacks go a long way.
Thanks for the backup. 20 ton jacks get it done. 💪
Can an old cottage that has cinder block footers be repaired easily/inexpensively?
@@larissabechtel2224 not easy and not inexpensive.
A link to this video should be distributed to foundation repair companies across the nation. Well done. Informative. May prevent lawsuits.
I appreciate the support and I hope it helps both sides of the equation.
Girl! No joke, your video is what every home owner who’s looking at foundation repairs is looking for!! My sisters 1100sf house just underwent foundation repairs and there are so many things it caused that she nor I expected. Plus my wife and I have a 15 year old home on a conventional foundation and it’s a two story. It too needs foundation work. I had three of the top companies quote the work and all of it averaged $22,000. They ALL urged me to address the problem reactively instead of preventative. The main issue is needed yard sloping and French drains. I spent $5,000 on dirt work and drainage and now my crawlspace is bone dry. Their solution was to install a sump pump while allowing the water to flow in?!! Ridiculous!! You should seriously consider, if you’re not already, starting a home consultant company. You’d be very successful. Thanks for the video!!
Just wow. There are so many aspects to your very thoughtful comment that I needed to carve out a little time to properly thank and address your comment. It sounds like your sister's repair did not go well--or at least the after effects did not, but did your home go back to where it needed so that you did not need additional repairs? Second, would you mind if I included this comment in a follow on video? @frenchdrainman reached out last year to do a collab of some sort and this is the perfect example of getting the right solution first. I'm so glad you held out and solved the real problem. Your last suggestion made me smile--thank you. No, I'm not in that field of work--just like you, I've done a little critical thinking on top of being involved with the 5 foundations included in this video (paid for 3 of them). We have to get the good word out there to help other people who are just getting into their first repair.
@@OveranalyticalDIY you can use any of my comments as you see fit. My house, even after all the snow last week and the melt we are still dry under our house. But the signs inside the house are worsending more quickly. I think it’s due to the crawlspace drying out. And I’m pretty confident I have a rim joist to repair or replace. But to your video, you addressed so many things and answered so many questions. You can tell you made the video based on experience and not from a contractor standpoint, who does the work then leaves.
It sounds like you are doing the right thing: addressed the problem properly and letting it settle out to see where it ends up landing--finding out really needs the secondary repairs. I really appreciate the response and your support! Best of luck on the follow up repairs and hopefully the bill is nowhere near 22K!
This was probably the most comprehensive study on foundation repair I have seen. Well done. It's a shame that this video doesn't get millions of views.. Instead of random dances that offer no general knowledge to today's population. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. You obviously put some time and effort into this video.
I will forward this video to anyone who has questions about foundations.
That is one of the nicest comments I've had in 4 years on UA-cam. I appreciate your support. I also hope your foundation repairs go as well as they possibly can, Marty.
This is one of the most comprehensive videos on foundation repair expectations that I have ever seen. The style of deliver is engaging, informative and enjoyable! Thank You!!!
I really appreciate your genuine comment and glad to hear it was helpful. I hope your project goes as well as it can.
That was fantastic. I got scared numerous times and lots of stuff I said oh well that's just drywall, or fixing crown molding, but it went on and on like a marathon. Most important thing before buying a house - DON'T rely on the home inspector (normally a visual inspection only) to find this stuff - hire a general contractor to really look things over. If you do have foundation issues and you cannot bare to watch a video like this then it's time to either sell or walk away from the property. Always important to think about these issues up front before taking action. Also, many homes will have a foundation issue on just one or maybe two walls not all 4.
I really appreciate your well thought out and well articulated comment addingto the conversation here. It is 100% spot on.
@@OveranalyticalDIY that goes to show that we’re both over analytical over detailed and I am still working on how to condense information on my channel in a way that doesn’t overload the viewer, but a lot of these things are really important and should not be glossed over, especially in the planning phase or if someone’s gonna purchase a fixer-upper.
Sometimes that's the way to go. I didn't reply earlier so I could take a look at your channel. Definitely some good info there and it looks like you are stepping up sharing your knowledge.
@@OveranalyticalDIY no worries and thanks for checking out my channel and yes I have been stepping up sharing my knowledge because I’ve learned a lot of things over the years and people always say oh you should put this on UA-cam. Lately I’ve been doing a series on older RV repair.
Your last 3 bullet points are very true: high risk, high effort, low satisfaction. Our home needs significant levelling and foundation repairs, the quotes we got were between $20k and $35k CAD. We could potentially replace our entire exterior for that cost, but instead we have to save for something that should have been handled decades ago. Frustrating.
Very frustrating. There are no good words other than wishing you the best and that it goes with as few complications as possible.
@@OveranalyticalDIY Thank you 🙇♀
This is an incredible video, all the the pictures and explanations were on point. Thank you for taking the time to film and explain everything in depth.
Thank you! Best of luck on your project!
your pretty good, the back fill on my foundation repair was a problem after a rain, they didnt compact the dirt in layers they just shoveled dirt back in and called it good. after a rain i had large holes in those areas where water had rained in on and washed out. its good to be proactive about your house and keep an eye out for things like this.
Oh no! Hopefully you caught that sooner than later!
Great Video - down to the grit of expectations and experiences. Friends and family thought I was being pessimistic... after they watch this - they'll realize I was just being realistic and mentally prepared.
Hope your ventures turned out well and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Now I know wasn't driving myself crazy overthinking everything.
👍⛈
You are absolutely right. Although all these different aspects happened across several homes. But yes, it's better to know and be thoroughly surprised if it ends up not so bad.
I hope your project goes as well as it can and I'd love to hear how it goes either way.
oh wow, great video, thank you. we've been on a slow journey of discovery with our old used house too. just by luck, we decided to get the perimeter drainage and water main done before any other major repairs. totally agree that both of those jobs were both essential and very messy / disruptive. however now it's nice to have a good 3-4' zone of no plants next to the house, and nothing to trap extra moisture by the sill plates. all of it was so worth it to walk on firm dry ground in the rainy season of our northern rain forest. i definitely feel like future repairs on the siding, roof, and interior will be easier / better after getting the fundamentals dealt with.
100% agree, Bruce! There aren't many projects that move fast, are there? ;-) Good move on both projects. We replaced our water main ourselves two years ago--hopefully you or I never see that important line of plumbing again. I didn't see foundation repairs on your list. Is that coming up next?
This is absolutely the best video I have found. I am two weeks into a pier and beam foundation leveling at my house. I wish I'd seen this first 😭 but at least I haven't started any other repairs yet! Thank you for the video!! This has encouraged me to not go absolutely bonkers on the people leveling my house 😅
I'm so very glad you found it helpful. It is tough on both sides. As a new customer it is quite the wild ride and I can only imagine how many unhappy customers they get. Best of luck on what's left!
Great video. Planning ahead is better than just doing it. Doing things in a thought thru order, is important
100% agree. Well said!
Truly excellent, 15 minutes and I don't regret it. I checked for more videos from you and also viewed the other one. You are good at this, keep going.
Thank you for the genuine compliment and your feedback. I hope your project goes as well as it can and you don't have most of these side effects.
There is a Movement gauge on your water meter. If you shut off all things that use water and the gauge is moving, you have a leak.
Nice job on video. You could easily expand each point with a more detailed video. I was an earthwork contractor years ago. Contractors tend to skimp on foundation and structural work and often do shoddy work. It comes back to bite the owner. Owners will spend thousands on kitchens and baths, but an extra couple hundred dollars on stronger timbers or foundations is a hard sell. Architects and Builders don't help matters. The thinking seems to be 'out of sight out of mind'.
Heh, no one likes to pay for something they can't enjoy. Of course we enjoy flat floors, but they should always be that way without paying for it, right? You are exactly right--it is just so much easier to sell something shiny and pretty. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience.
Agreed. Unfortunately, I am the next owner and the multitude of home inspectors and foundation inspectors missed it, so here I am.
Better to be scared into caution than to go in blind 😂! Great vid!
So true. Better to go in with low expectations and be happily surprised. Best of luck to your project!
This was really well researched and explained! Thanks a ton
Thank you for the kind words. I hope your project goes as well as it can.
Very well done. Thanks. I’m about to have my foundation fixed. This helps.
Glad to hear it was helpful. Best of luck on your project! I hope it is is painless as possible.
WELL, LIKE THE BIBLE SAYS, ADD UP THE COST. YOUNG LADY GOD BLESS. MY HOUSE IS BADLY IN NEED OF REPAIRS. I MAY HAVE TO MOVE.BUT THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO❤❤❤😢
I am about to work on a house that is 125 years old with obvious floor settling. The foundation needs underpinned and new pillars underneath. What a huge job it will be, but the house will be worth the effort once finished. Thankfully this is a house I don't plan on living in for another couple of years.
This sounds like a forever home. It will definitely be worth the time, cost and effort. Really sending you some good luck!
In my 1957 house on slab, the copper tube had a spot that made contact with the rebar. This created a thermocouple which corroded the pipe and leaked. Fortunately the spot was only about 2 feet from the slab edge. After the leak detection guy found the spot my plumber undermined the slab broke into the slab and made the repair. Expecting this might happen again, about a year latter I had the plumber replace the whole fresh water system with a PEX run through the attic. I expect no further problems from this system unless someone drives nails into the PEX
That's a good solution and very interesting compared to my own problem. Mine was a hot water line just beyond the water heater leading to the two bathrooms. I used a different tactic. We replaced that long run with a PEX line going in the attic (my now husband tried proposing to me then as he was in the attic and I was pulling the PEX down through the wall) and now protect the rest of the house with a whole house water monitor. I fully expect to see another leak in a hot water line (yet it has been 4.5 years) because the copper lines are not protected and are interacting with the minerals in the clay soil, but the water monitor has saved us from a couple other leaks that involved a gasket on a toilet sprayer and someone who did not move the low flow toilet handle back into the off position. Thank you for sharing your experience. The good thing is now you know where you shouldn't hang a picture. ;)
great video. great warnings
A good gutter installation with a Underground Buried Downspout System prevents damage. It's all about prevention. Management of roof Runoff water will be the best investment a homeowner can make to protect their castle. Save 10s of 1000s of dollars and not have your life disrupted over foundation damage. Protect your investment.
You and I should do a collaboration video
This video was well done.
100% agree. Prevention is always the better choice in hindsight--and best if thought about before then. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! My husband knew who you were and I took some time to watch several of your videos. Not only are you documenting and sharing your knowledge, but making products that improve the system. I am honored you reached out and would like to talk more on how we could collaborate to help more people with foundation and drainage problems.
My issue is my floors were almost done and then they removed a wall in the kitchen that then led to the floor sagging 3/4”. Now I need to jack it up and possibly crack all the tile. Also my roof was just redone as well so hopefully this doesn’t compromise that too.
SMH...that's terrible. I hope it goes as well as it can. 😔
Yeah, this is good info. Unfortunately, I've got a basement foundation and those ... are not cheap. Luckily, the BASEMENT foundation is pretty good, if VERY leaky. The walled-in DECK that they stuck on the back of the house and called it 'a third bedroom and kitchen' is not so easy to repair. 50+ year old construction lumber holding up two floors with little protection from elements. :(
Not cheap...takes time and life energy. Sounds like a tough situation. I hope it goes as well as it can. Thanks for the kind words!
Very informative! Covered everything in preparation for foundation repairs!!! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your project!
Wow, this is harder than I thought. How much did all these repairs cost, total? Thanks very much for the informative video.
Not necessarily...all these may not happen. Everything except #13 occurred across 5 different foundations. Hopefully yours won't be too bad but at least you're prepared! Thanks for the kind words. Here's a video I put together on the cost: ua-cam.com/video/Ijtpz5xwpu0/v-deo.html
@@OveranalyticalDIY thank you. Will watch the costs video asap. I just don't want to start a repair that could end up being more than the value of the house. Can't believe inspectors and appraisers let me buy this thing without a single mention. Sadly, didn't realize my mistake until 2.1 years after purchase. :(
I feel you there. I discovered mine on day 1 when we ripped out the subfloor only to find...nothing. The floor joists had rotted away just below the kitchen cabinets. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that problem. Just someone willing to look. Which is why I went underneath on future foundation repairs and on the roof for roof replacements. Hard lessons learned.
What do I do if I bought a house and the former owners hired an inspector that didn't catch severe foundation issues and my wife and I didn't notice until cracks started forming everywhere and windows and doors started getting stuck a few years later? We are on a very fixed income.
I don't know what can be done legal wise, but I can relate 100%. I shared my own similar story here: ua-cam.com/video/BAcTctQvRVI/v-deo.html Future foundation repairs were required due to drought, rain and ground heave--events that can ruin any foundation at any point, but the rotten/missing kitchen floor joists would have been easy to see. It is a tough situation.
Wow. Well done. Very Thorough. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad to hear it helped!
Very informative. Thank you.
Like this gal, smart about construction
Much appreciated. Unfortunately everything except lucky #13 was learned first hand. Hopefully there aren't too many missing points and others can share so we can all get smarter.
Awesome stuff
List of contractors please need repair work In wi butnot sure weres a good fit
WI is a bit further than TX, but here is a good list of questions you can ask each potential contractor: ua-cam.com/video/b2C9DUzhQdQ/v-deo.html
So my 100 year old house that is not worth much will cost me more than the house is worth to repair???
Have you reached for any bids yet?
@@OveranalyticalDIY Not yet, I'm trying to find a structural engineer in my area to ascertain what if anything is needed.
@@OveranalyticalDIY so I finally got a contractor to come out and was told I needed the entire foundation replaced except for the sun room which is an addition. Our sq ft is 1,300 Ball park figure .....$90,000 We only paid $62,000 for our home. I'm contacting other companies.
MY HOUSE IS IN BAD CONDITION TOO. I PRAY WE BOTH FIND THE FUNDS TO REPAIR❤❤❤
change the countertops and sell ASAP
that is some scary stuff.
👏weld one
Thank you! Glad to hear it helped!
what theres tenets and with 9 years of still water
That sounds like potential for a lot damage and some tenants that will be disrupted/need alternative location for some period of time. The answer is all in the details...how much is there, where is the water, etc.
Repair a cracked or settled slab in and or around the garage floor is probably could be more easily and quickly be fixed by pumping the floor level with the use of high pressue hoses and a few select holes. No backfill needed. Some contractor will use foam and some will use a runny concrete slurry. Many garage slabs have broken and sunk due to moisture differences between the perimeter and the center. If it took more than that to repair a garage floor I would replace it.
Thank you for adding to the conversation. Sharing these ideas should help everyone looking for solutions.
Like how expensive? Like 250k?
It depends on a lot of factors, which I explain here: ua-cam.com/video/Ijtpz5xwpu0/v-deo.html Is $250K the kinds of bids you've been getting?
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I didnt understand what high risk meant?
Thanks for the question. To clarify, I meant when a house foundation is repaired there are a myriad of potentially high dollar repairs that are caused by the house moving back into place. Fixing drywall cracks, plumbing, etc are all problems that can appear after the repair is done that were not there before. Hope that helps!
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I'm surprised people use wood in situations like this instead of tried and tested over thousands of years stone and brick, or a drainage sub fill and concrete, I guess just to cut costs?
You are on to something...
Yes ,is just lower cost, mut people says ,let get fix for couple yrs , will put on Sale..
Wood is a common building material in climates that are dryer, but also in areas where wood is abundant and the home may be harder to get to. Brick, stone and particularly concrete can be hard to fit onto some job sites. Wood also tends to be more neutral in terms of holding temperature, as stone can hold cold or heat.
Wood is definitely cheaper but lots of NA homes are built of wood, and as long as they're well maintained they can hold up for over 100 years. Issues tend to pop up due to occupent negligence, not because of the building material itself.
anyone else notice the frog at 5:59 of the video
Very nice! You are the first one after 4 years (this was a video on my other channel) to notice! 🙌
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Never try to diy a foundation repair. Call a professional/expert in to do the repairs. The foundation is underlying base or support for entire house.
Thanks for sharing! It is better than getting over your head or, even worse, getting hurt.
"Cardboard waterproofing"-NEVER use the cardoard wrap or buy a home that has it. Our mom did foundation work, and I don't recall too much noise or anything getting messed up. She also had no problem finding buyers. The plumbing righted itself after the jack up because it was messed due to foundation. One thing that needed a re-do was the upstairs toilet. But-this is a worse case video.
Your mom sounds like a rockstar and definitely a rare breed. 💪Thanks for sharing!
Possibly cursing ....LOL
Is that the voice of experience there? 😉
lol you just dont know , unless your house was built in 1899 with a rock foundation. its a life long endevor.
True words!
Hire a structural engineer before hiring a contractor
Good advice! Thank you for adding this.
I don't know who did come up first with this moronic idea of putting the plumbing tubes under the slab ! Worst idea ever. It has to be another way around.
I'm curious if you have other ideas and what is the plumbing situation below your house. We had to replace a line (copper with no sleeve or conduit) and we bypassed the leak with an insulated PEX run through the ceiling in the low desert of Arizona. If all our PEX was in the ceiling we'd never have cold water with out unconditional attic space in the summer. In the winter, if we lived where there was actual winter we'd have to worry about frozen pipes. Other than a removable PEX line in conduit below the slab, I can't think of a good solution.
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I live my life in other people's basements.
Thank you for what you do. It's an underrated and underappreciated job!
THANKS FOR SHARING
I'm happy to hear this helped and I hope your project goes as well as it can!