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What Does Fairfax County “Problem Soil” Mean for My Foundation?
If Fairfax County shows your property in an area with problem soil, that does not mean your foundation is failing. The county uses its soil maps and classifications to identify conditions that may
5 Signs Your Crawl Space Is Affecting the Rest of Your Home
Crawl spaces are common beneath many older homes throughout Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, Mount Vernon and surrounding communities. Although your crawl space may be out of sight, moisture and
Why Do Some Alexandria Homes Have Sloping Floors Even When the Foundation Is Stable?
A sloping floor in an older Alexandria home does not automatically mean the foundation is failing. In some homes, the foundation is relatively stable and the unevenness is coming from the floor framing
Historic Home Foundation Repair in Alexandria, VA: What Homeowners Should Know
Alexandria, Virginia is known for its historic homes, brick townhouses, and distinctive architecture. From the centuries-old properties of Old Town to homes throughout Alexandria’s established neighborhoods, these buildings are part of what makes
Can Poor Drainage Cause a Retaining Wall to Fail?
Yes. Poor drainage can be one of the major factors behind a leaning, cracked, or failing retaining wall. A retaining wall has to resist the pressure of the soil behind it. When water
How Do We Tell Whether a Sagging Floor Is a Foundation Problem or a Framing Problem?
A sagging floor does not automatically mean the foundation is failing. Sometimes the problem starts below the home, where a footing or support has settled. Other times the foundation is stable and the
What Changes Our Recommendation During a Structural Evaluation?
Two homes can have cracks that look almost identical and still need completely different repairs. That is one of the reasons we do not approach a structural evaluation by looking at one crack
Why Did My Home Inspector Recommend a Structural Engineer?
A home inspection can uncover a lot of things you were not expecting. Sometimes the inspector finds a crack, an uneven floor, a bowed wall, or another condition that looks unusual but cannot
How Do I Know If a Wall Is Load-Bearing, and Do I Need a Structural Engineer to Remove It?
Opening up a kitchen, combining two rooms, or removing a wall during a remodel can completely change the way a home feels. Before any wall comes down, though, there is one question that
