Time Vs Foundation - What Does It Cost?

Time is fleeting. As human beings we are always caught up in our workdays, our family’s, our extracurricular activities. Time flies by.  Home maintenance can sometimes take a backseat to our everyday activities, and this can be extremely costly in the long run. This article will go over some common signs your foundation needs help, and why you should repair them immediately.

There are signs that your foundation needs help. These can include a leaning or bowing wall, doors or windows that stick, or won’t close correctly, sagging or soft floors. You may even have cracks in your walls or ceilings. Another issue that can be a significant sign is water intrusion.

You may not see the immediate effects of what your foundation problems are costing you, but addressing them immediately can save you a small fortune in the long run. Keep reading to see four reasons you should repair your foundation sooner than later.

1. Waiting Affects your Home’s Resell Value

If you don’t want to deal with your home’s foundation issues, why would the buyers want to? Unresolved issues can have negative impacts on the resell value. Not dealing with foundation problems may make it difficult to sell your home. If you knowingly try to sell your home with foundation issues, you could scare off buyers altogether. A home inspection process could reveal bigger problems, and the buyer may not want to tackle them. By fixing your foundation issues early, you are showing that your home has been maintained and helps earn the best resale value.  

     2. Chances of Water Issues Increase

Enemy number one to any foundation is water. Water causes the soil beneath a structure to move, resulting in bowed walls, cracks, movement, and settling. If you have water in your basement or crawlspace, this can lead to mold issues. Water follows the path of least resistance. If you have water in the soil outside of your home, it puts pressure on the foundation, and that water will seek a way to enter your basement or crawlspace through cracks and crevices. If and when water enters your home, it can damage your personal items, leave stains and cause mold growth and leave odors.

     3. Bigger Problems Come With A Bigger Price

A foundation is the base on which your home sits. If you ignore a foundation problem, it could cause a wall collapse, or your home could become unsafe to live in. A foundation problem does not just “go away.” If you pretend, they don’t exist or delay any repairs, it only gives the situation more time to worsen. A leaning wall, if ignored, could become a collapsed wall. A home that has too much damage may become condemned. You could have had the wall repaired for a fraction of the price of rebuilding or having to move from the home

4. Precious Time, Saves the Mind

If you know your home’s foundation is solid, it gives you peace of mind for you and your family. A solid foundation is priceless. A repaired foundation means you won’t have to worry when it rains, and if your basement is going to flood. If a wall is leaning, and it’s repaired, it will be straight, allowing you to enjoy your home. A home should be your oasis. If you fix your foundation problems, it puts you back on solid ground and eliminates worry.

Ignoring a minor foundation issue can become a major financial headache. When the scope of the project increases, so does the cost. With more excavation, and more equipment needed and longer labor hours, your once simple fix can now be costing you financially, and the peace of mind of having a strong stable home.