Let’s be honest, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about our home’s foundation. We notice the stuff on top—the fresh paint, the new kitchen backsplash. But that concrete slab or those wooden piers underneath? Out of sight, out of mind. That is, until you
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Let’s be real for a second. We don’t spend a lot of time thinking about our home’s foundation, do we? It’s just… there. Like a reliable but quiet friend who does all the heavy lifting without any fanfare. That is, until you notice a crack in
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Let’s be real for a second. We don’t spend our days dreaming about our home’s foundation. It’s out of sight, and for most of us, that means it’s out of mind. That is, until a crack snakes its way up a wall, a door suddenly refuses
Read MoreWhy Bay Area Homes Need Earthquake Retrofitting (And Why You’ll Kick Yourself If You Ignore This) Hey there, fellow Bay Area dwellers! Let’s cut to the chase: we live in one of the most earthquake-prone regions on the planet. Sure, the views are killer, the food’s
Read MoreWhy Bay Area Home Additions Often Require Foundation Upgrades Hey there, fellow DIYers and home renovation enthusiasts! Let’s talk about something we’ve all grumbled about at least once: why adding that gorgeous sunroom or second-story master suite often comes with a not-so-fun surprise—foundation upgrades. Seriously, can’t
Read MoreHow to Reinforce Foundations Against Future Seismic Activity (And Why Your Home Deserves a Fighting Chance) Let’s face it: living in the Bay Area means we’re all part-time earthquake enthusiasts. We swap stories about the Loma Prieta quake like they’re campfire tales, and we’ve mastered the
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