No, you cannot safely and effectively lift unlevel steps, sunken concrete slabs, or driveways alone. This is a specialist task that requires set tools and experience to ensure a quick and effective fix. Structural Repairs are Tricky Here at Tar Heel Basement Systems, we often tell our customers that structural repairs are out of bounds […]
Unlevel steps can be a real pain, even when they are not connected to wider issues. However, we urge you not to ignore them. There are more options than ever for addressing unlevel steps these days. Replacement In the past, replacement would have been the only real option for seriously damaged unlevel steps. This is […]
Yes and no. Unlevel steps may or may not be connected to larger issues within your home, but they always present some risks to you and anyone else who visits your home. Furthermore, they can act as a warning sign for bigger problems on the horizon. You Can Trip and Fall on Unlevel Steps Even […]
An unpleasant smell in your basement makes your home less comfortable to live in. That doesn’t mean that your home’s unlivable, though. How can a musty smell in your basement impact the stability of the rest of your home? Musty Smells and Greater Water Damage Musty smells aren’t pleasant to deal with, it’s true. They […]
If you’re dealing with an unpleasant smell in your basement, you may be reluctant to invest in immediate repairs. After all, the smell will go away after a little while, won’t it? Not always. In fact, letting that smell fester in your basement may have more consequences than you initially intended. Damage in the Long […]
If you’re cost-conscious, you may be reluctant to allow professionals into your home. After all, professional home repairs can get costly. Why would you want to spend that kind of money when you’re just dealing with an unpleasant smell in your home? Unfortunately, DIY work often comes with more downsides than upsides. Homeowners who try […]
Unfortunately, you can’t keep concrete in pristine condition forever. It will eventually deteriorate after more than five years. Sometimes, concrete pitting, flaking, and staining occurs to no fault on the homeowner’s part. If there are problems with the concrete mixture or the mixture was poured incorrectly, the concrete’s stability will fail no matter how many […]
Stains are ugly and undesirable. They make the concrete look old and dirty, and thus make the room or house look the same way. There are many reasons as to why concrete would stain, but let’s focus on the less obvious ones. Why concrete would have oil stains is a pretty obvious answer, but sometimes, […]
Many homeowners aren’t sure why their concrete suddenly has craters or why it’s flaking off, especially if the concrete was placed in a part of the house that isn’t used much. This has to do with the idea that concrete is an unmovable, difficult-to-break material that only cracks under extreme pressure. However, concrete experiences breakage […]
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