Charlotte Foundation Repair
Foundation repairs are critical for the longevity and safety of a home. The foundation is the bedrock of your house, providing stability and support to the entire structure. If it's compromised, it can lead to serious issues such as sagging floors, cracking walls, and misaligned doors and windows.
Foundation Repair
Over time, these problems can worsen, threatening the structural integrity of your house and potentially making it unsafe to live in. By promptly addressing foundation issues, homeowners can prevent minor problems from escalating into major ones. This preserves the value of your home and gives you peace of mind.
Investing in foundation repair is not just about fixing a current problem, but also about safeguarding the future of your home.
And when it comes to Charlotte foundation repair, no one is better equipped and more recommended than Dry Otter Waterproofing.
What's the Foundation of My Home?
Basements
A basement is a part of a home that is either wholly or partially beneath the ground level. It usually consists of walls and a floor, creating a distinct space within the structure.
Crawl Spaces
A crawl space is a shallow, generally unfinished space under a home that can only be accessed by crawling. These spaces often have dirt or concrete floors and allow access to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
Slabs
A slab is a flat, horizontal piece of concrete or stone that forms the foundation or base of a home. It’s poured directly onto the ground, without any crawl space or basement underneath.
Slabs are typically used in regions with stable soil conditions or in construction projects where a crawl space or basement isn’t necessary or preferred.
Dry Otter specializes in waterproofing crawl spaces and basements, but not slabs. We also offer certain foundation repair services.
Signs That You Might Have a Compromised Foundation
- Bulging Basement Walls: These are usually a result of water damage or soil expansion around the foundation.
- Cracked Basement Walls: Cracks in basement walls can occur due to water pressure and soil settlement, causing the foundation to fracture.
- Drywall Cracks: These often arise as a result of the foundation settling.
- Sticking Windows: Windows can become difficult to open or close when the foundation shifts and settles, leading to misalignment.
- Jamming Doors: Doors can jam when the foundation moves or settles, making it hard to open or close them properly.
- Sagging And Bouncing Floors: When support beams are weakened by excessive moisture in the crawl space, floors can sag and bounce.
- Crawl Space Wood Damage: Over time, moisture, mold, or pests can damage the wood in the crawl space.
- Damaged Piers: Water seeping through a crawl space can wash away the soil under the piers and columns that support a home.
Dry Otter's Exceptional Foundation Repair Services
4 Key Benefits of Investing in Professional Foundation Repairs
There are numerous benefits of investing in a professional Charlotte foundation repair. Here are the four biggest benefits our customers appreciate the most.
- Structural Stability: Foundation repair reinstates your home’s structural integrity, preventing further decay and potential safety risks.
- Peace Of Mind: Our professional skill and robust solutions provide assurance that your foundation will stay solid for generations to come.
- Enhanced Property Value: A dry, well-kept basement increases the usable square footage of your living space and boosts the overall value of your property.
- Improved Functionality: Once a foundation is repaired and waterproofed, windows and doors are less likely to stick or jam.
Get Your Charlotte Foundation Inspected for Free
If you are seeing the warning signs mentioned above, the best next step is to call Dry Otter Waterproofing to schedule your free inspection today. We’ll make sure your home is safe and secure so you know that your family is protected.
What Our Customers Are Saying
EXCELLENT Based on 347 reviews Nancy Buckman2025-10-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic crew of Trey, Jonathan & Desmond. Knowledgable, professional and a great help of understanding the process. David Stephens2025-09-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will and Josh did an excellent job, they were extremely knowledgeable and careful with the areas outside the crawl space. They answered all our questions and wanted to make sure we were absolutely satisfied before they left. Also appreciated the daily communication with arrival times and daily work plans. Amy Minacapelli2025-09-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dry Otter did a great job! They went above and beyond and would definitely recommend their services. We had the pleasure of a fantastic crew, Noah, Corey, Jam and Tristen are top notch. Call as soon as possible because they are extremely busy! Vicki Gurley2025-09-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After reading many great reviews, we used Dry Otter to remove mold and mildew from a newly purchased older home. Dry Otter then expertly encapsulated the crawlspace and installed a dehumidifier (Thanks Johnathan, Trey, and Desmond!!) and did the needed structual repairs. Great job!! The dehumidifier monitor now assures us that the crawlspace remains dry. THANK YOU, DRY OTTER! Rick Dunlap2025-09-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The work done by Will and his crew was excellent. I can sit in my crawlspace with a sense of calm as it is so clean. Cheryl Waggener2025-09-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had several companies quote me a price...dry otter was the best price, with the highest quality materials being used! For ex...20mil vapor barrier....just one thing....Will & Josh were extremely informative, knowledgeable, professional & helpful with any and all questions! They did an excellent job! They are from the Denver NC office! I highly recommend them! Dry otter is blessed to have them! I am very happy with the job they have done! And last their guarantee is excellent...they also clean up extremely well after themselves! Thank You Dry Otter! ...Will & Josh! Kimberly Jones2025-09-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After researching crawl space encapsulation and asking neighbors, I found Dry Otter. I contacted 4 companies and 2 didn’t even respond. Dry Otter came out and presented photos, info on their process & system and a quote on the spot. I appreciate their professionalism and responsiveness and the price was not only the better option but most importantly was a better material used and I like the fact they are independent family-owned. The team that did the work was Noah, Corey, Jam & Tristen. A group of very nice hard working young men. Noah was especially great and easy to work with. They called both days 20 minutes out, communicated during the process and explained everything in detail with instructions, etc. With our house being a new build only a year old, we wanted to make this important investment to protect the support beams and trusses for the long term. I’m looking forward to some energy saving as well. And, no critters or bugs will be especially nice too! I highly recommend Dry Otter! Joey Tirak2025-09-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My crawlspace needed some attention had pretty high humidity and condensation on duct work. Decided to go with an encapsulation with foam board on walls. Dry otter was great to work with. Will and Josh were the installers and their communication and professionalism was outstanding. The crawl space looks great now and thet explained everything very well. They even checked back in a couple days after the install to make sure the humidity has dropped. highly recommend Dry Otter if you need a crawl space encapsulation
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Our process includes the following inspections:
Crawl Space Inspection:
- Moisture and Water Damage
- Mold and Fungus
- Insulation Condition
- Vapor Barrier
- Structural Issues
- High Humidity
- Condensation on Ducts
Basement Inspection:
- Water Intrusion
- Cracks and Wall Leaks
- Foundation Integrity
- Sump Pump Operation
- Mold and Mildew
- Basement Floor Cracks
- Hydrostatic Pressure
Our expert will personally visit your home and examine the issues you are having with your basement or crawl space foundation.
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