CRUMBLING FOUNDATION?

DRY OTTER PROVIDES LASTING FOUNDATION REPAIR IN CHARLOTTE, LAKE NORMAN, AND HICKORY, NC AREAS.

There are numerous quotes that highlight the significance of foundations, drawing parallels to various aspects of life that hold similar importance. These quotes resonate because the foundation of a house truly plays a crucial role in establishing a sturdy structure. Dry Otter Waterproofing is a local, independent small business that has been in business for ten years, maintains an A+ rating on Better Business Bureau, has excellent Google reviews, and has a reputation for turning poor foundations, whether a crawl space or a basement, into what they should be: a solid base for your home.

WHAT TYPE OF FOUNDATION DO I HAVE?

There are three main types of foundations in our area.

Basement: A basement is a section of a building that is either partially or entirely below ground level. They are typically constructed with walls and a floor, forming a separate area within the structure.
Crawl Space: A crawl space refers to a shallow and typically unfinished area beneath a building that is accessible by crawling rather that walking upright. They usually have a dirt or concrete floor. They provide access to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
Slab: A slab refers to a flat, horizontal, and solid concrete or stone surface that serves as the foundation or base for a building. It is typically poured directly onto the ground, without any crawl space or basement beneath it. Slabs are commonly used in areas with stable soil conditions and in construction projects where a crawl space or basement is not necessary or desired.

Dry Otter is equipped to waterproof both crawl spaces and basements, but not slabs. We also can repair certain foundation problems.

SIGNS OF A BAD FOUNDATION:

If you notice any of these signs in your house or foundation, it’s a great time to schedule repair.

an old basement with some antiques, the tan painted cinder blocks are bowed in, causing a crack a few centimeters wide, causing a dark line to appear along the basement wall

Bowing Basement Walls

Bowing basement walls are caused by water damage or soil expansion around your foundation.

Cracked Basement Walls

Cracked Basement Walls can result from hydrostatic pressure and soil settlement, leading to fractures in the foundation.

view from inside a living room looking up toward a tall ceiling, a tall crack all the way from the top of an interior doorway up to the ceiling, 2 or 3 feet in length

Cracks in Drywall

Drywall cracks often occur as a consequence of the foundation settling.

old dirty window and window sill that looks like it won’t open due to the house being old and settling

Windows Stick

Windows can stick shut when the foundations shifts and settles, causing misalignment and hindering smooth operation.

an antique door painted white going from a mud room into the house but it won’t shut because the house has settled

Doors Jam

Doors jam when the the foundation undergoes movement or settlement, resulting in difficulty in opening and closing doors properly.

inside an old office in an old office building. Everything has been cleared expect the shelves, but the carpeted floor is not level as evidenced by the molding had to be cut in pieces to install because the left side of the room is 3 inches taller than the right

Sagging and Bouncing Floors

Floors sag and bounce when the support beams are weakened by excessive moisture in the crawl space.

view inside crawlspace with the floor joist wood looking old and stained with wood rot and mold. To show it is worse than it looks, the inspector has poked a screwdriver into the wood to prove how soft the wood is

Crawl Space Wood Damage

Wood in the crawlspace is damaged over time by moisture, mold, or the pests that live there when it is damp, such as termites.

inside a crawl space looking at support columns holding the house up, they are leaning and the bricks are not stacked up neatly anymore, the bricks are off kilter and look like they will fall

Damaged Piers

The soil under the piers and columns that hold up a home can be washed away be water coming through a crawl space.

DRY OTTER PROVIDES PREMIUM FOUNDATION REPAIR

Dry Otter specializes in delivering high-quality foundation repair services. With our prompt attention to foundation problems and the utilization of professional expertise, homeowners can effectively protect their property and ensure its long-term structural integrity.

Basement Carbon Fiber Straps

Crawl Space Wood Joist Repair

Crawl Space Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing

BENEFITS OF FOUNDATION REPAIR

Investing in foundation repair offers numerous benefits, including:

inside a crawl space under a home and all the piers are straight, and the crawl space has been waterproofed with white liner so no mold will grow and the humidity will not get high

Structural Integrity

Foundation repair restores the structural stability of the building, preventing further deterioration and potential safety hazards.

nice plants on a table with the sun shining through them and a ceramic otter sitting on the table

Peace of Mind

Our professional expertise and durable solutions offer reassurance, ensuring the long-term integrity and reliability of your foundation for years to come.