Raleigh Foundation Repair - Know who you are dealing with or face the consequences!
Dear Homeowner,
Have you properly researched the foundation repair company and proposed scope of work that you are choosing? I think the phrase "Buyer Beware" was coined for foundation repair contractors. The latest scam that I've heard is how is how some companies are advertising that their piers are FHA/VA approved. I have not only heard this line for years, but I have been looking for years for such a pier.... Let me help you out.... It doesn't exist. FHA/VA only cares about the finished product. I guess, you could use bubble gum if it actually raised your home. Anyhow, there is no specific engineered pier that can claim this designation. While that may not be the biggest lie in the world, my opinion is that if I'm about to hand a company a large check and trust their work, they had better be telling me the truth about EVERYTHING!
What should you do? Easy, folks.... Check them out on the BBB and make sure that their self-proclaimed time in the industry even somewhat matches up with their time with the BBB(companies change names all the time). Also, check references and get multiple estimates. Also, I would check out some short reading on the subject in order to prepare yourself to ask the right questions. See Amazon.com for that. Click on some of these companies below and schedule at least 3 estimates. Althought this won't make you immune to possible scams, it will definitely decrease your chances of having to work with someone who doesn't have the best interest of your home at heart. Hope this helps!
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