Need basement/foundation repair, any recommendations?

**ND4SPD** · 03-17-2010, 09:52 AM

In the hopes of getting my house up for sale in about a year I need to get issues taken care of before then. Number one, and most expensive on the list is getting our foundation repaired. We have already had a structural engineer out and have his report (it's a year old now though). So does anyone have any recommendations for any good foundation repair companies? I've called CRC and Mudjackers (who came out but never returned an estimate), but I'd like some other options. Thanks in advance.

Wes

**Karps TA** · 03-17-2010, 09:58 AM

I had Basement Systems of WI come out to give me an estimate a couple years ago and can tell you they are crazy expensive.

**animal** · 03-17-2010, 10:40 AM

What are you trying to get done? Wall bracing or do you have to dig a wall?

When we bought our house last year it needed braces done before we moved in, they got some guy in germantown "all budget improvements" or something like that. Guy was kindof different, but got the job done all the same and i thought what the sellers paid was reasonable for the work done. Maybe he can help you? I really have no ties to this guy at all so you can tell him to get bent if he gives you a bad quote

Honestly i have no idea why i'm even helping him out here with the referral heh. Just a small private one man business. Check on credentials if he's doing something that requires it.

EDIT, found it.

http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/busines...n-wi-44259438/

**Car Guy** · 03-17-2010, 10:57 AM

A good friend of mine has serious basement issues and said nobody but McCoy or American will be allowed to touch the work.....

**ND4SPD** · 03-17-2010, 10:58 AM

Well, it depends on who you talk to. The engineer's report said reinforce in-place, but Mudjackers seemed to think excavation would be required. Hence why I need more quotes.

Also, when you say "different", exactly what do you mean?

**animal** · 03-17-2010, 03:33 PM

Of course the guys that are gonna make MAD BANK to dig the wall are gonna tell you to dig the wall. That's why you hire an independant structural engineer not tied to any business that specializes in basements to tell you exactly what you need to do, then you follow his directives if you trust his opinion. If there's a chance you don't trust it, then why did you pay him for his opinion? The only worry might be that his report is a year old and the wall could've moved again. Some of those guys are cool about coming back for cheaper if you already paid them once. If you think they wall may've moved even a little it might be worth having him back out so you can make sure before performing incorrect repairs.

Not different in a necessarily bad way. Just more what I'd expect of a guy doing the work rather than running the whole business. He did come back at my request to fix something i wasn't comfortable with at no charge even though it was the sellers that hired him.

**pOrk** · 03-17-2010, 03:44 PM

If all you need is beams, do it yourself and save a few grand. Beams are EASY, just rent a big hammer drill and buy the beams, OR make them.

**ND4SPD** · 03-17-2010, 04:32 PM

This is really not something I'm comfortable tackling myself.

**Lash** · 03-17-2010, 04:49 PM

Do you have any pictures of the problem spots?

**animal** · 03-17-2010, 04:54 PM

Heh, posting pics, the bcm basement experts will surely let you know how to fix your walls

**Lash** · 03-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by animal

Heh, posting pics, the bcm basement experts will surely let you know how to fix your walls

No...but the structural engineers that I work with will.

**Arigmaster** · 03-17-2010, 06:13 PM

Contact Cliff Verette Construction... This guy is one of the best in the state and is on the WAFRP board. I had him do my house in Stallis and one of my townhouses on the norf side. He's not as expensive as McCoy and he about wrote the book on basement repairs.

**VroomPshhTsi** · 03-17-2010, 07:42 PM

I use to work for American Foundation Specialists (in Hales Corners). Most customers were happy with the job. Not saying they are the best/perfect but they get the job done.

**animal** · 03-17-2010, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lash

No...but the structural engineers that I work with will.

You need to measure wall movement in person to get an idea of whats happening with the wall, you can't just do it from pics. Any engineer that gives me an opinion based on a snapped pic of a wall is not an engineer that i want to rely on their work. Is there any local places these people have engineered so that I may cautiously avoid them? Thanks.

**LEWETHETIGER73** · 03-17-2010, 07:50 PM

I used mudjackers. Hands down the best I ever dealt with. I had to have the side of my house raised about 2" and they did it for cheaper then the others and have had no issues at all. All of the guys were very profesional and when they were done you could barely tell where they were. No muddy foot prints or ruts outside at all. Excellent job and Highly reccomended!!

**Lash** · 03-17-2010, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by animal

You need to measure wall movement in person to get an idea of whats happening with the wall, you can't just do it from pics. Any engineer that gives me an opinion based on a snapped pic of a wall is not an engineer that i want to rely on their work. Is there any local places these people have engineered so that I may cautiously avoid them? Thanks.

Seriously....relax. It's not like their going to give an structural spec. on what to do based on pics. I just asked to GET A ROUGH IDEA of what were looking at here and how bad the movement is (also for my own curiosity).
Is it time to change your tampon?

Jeeze....it must be hump day.

**jamest** · 03-17-2010, 08:47 PM

When looking for contractors I reference NARI. MilwaukeeNari.org It gives you a list (by work type) of member contractors.

**animal** · 03-17-2010, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Lash

Seriously....relax. It's not like their going to give an structural spec. on what to do based on pics. I just asked to GET A ROUGH IDEA of what were looking at here and how bad the movement is (also for my own curiosity).
Is it time to change your tampon?

Jeeze....it must be hump day.

And i stick to my previous ->

**awsomeears** · 03-18-2010, 06:16 PM

I can't recommend anyone but stay Clear from Ever Dry and Badger, Everdry is THE biggest hacks/scamers around !!!!!!!!!

I'm in basements constantly and see there work, since I'm a bright young fellow and always have a open ear customers just talk to me about them and HATE them. At least 6 customers with Hellish stories !!!

**pOrk** · 03-18-2010, 06:34 PM

LOL ^ Had ever dry come to my house for estimate ( I was entered in a 1000 dollar home depot giveaway for it ) and they wanted 32k to do a minor repair, BUT offered to do it at 20% off if I signed up the same day. Bunch of homos.

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