With six different types of home foundations possible, cost estimates vary by design. Estimates are based on a 2,000-square foot house. Monolithic concrete slab foundations are better known as slab-on ...

Q: I am planning to build a new home on a crawl space foundation. I’ve been hearing a lot lately that conditioned crawlspaces — as opposed to vented crawlspaces — are the way to go. Are they? A: Here ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Groundworks shines as a leading authority in repairing foundations, crawl spaces and concrete. "That's really all we do. We don't try to do everything, we really do ...

Foundation cost typically ranges from $5,200 to $148,000, but the national average is $9,100. The type and size of foundation, type of structure, permits, soil testing, prep work, and labor rates are ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - AFS Foundation & Waterproofing joined us in the studio to talk about the importance of having your home’s crawl space inspected. 1. Many Alabama homeowners have a crawlspace ...

You know your home has a foundation, but do you know what kind? Different building techniques offer advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, maintenance, and repair considerations. Whether ...

Every building has one, but not every building has a good one. Foundations are intended to transfer the load of a building to the soils below and to offer additional protection from frost, ground ...

Q: I’m building a crawl space foundation for a small add-on to my home and was told I’d have to ventilate it. Since it is mostly dirt and concrete, is venting it really that important? What are my ...

A crawl space seems like a good solution for the foundation of a home. It's not as expensive as a basement, but it still provides access to mechanicals that run under your home. However, crawl spaces ...

Every Charleston resident, whether transplant or native, knows the area is prone to moisture. It’s imperative that homeowners pay special attention to how this moisture affects their homes, especially ...