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06
Should I repair my house’s foundation before extending my home?
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I have been wanted to extend my home like 5 feet but I also have foundation problems. I’m not extending the house too much so I’m not sure if I should wait till I have extended it and then repair the foundation.
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3 Comments
May 8th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Foundation problems can be very serious. Yes, you should repair your foundation before you do an addition to the house of any size. Adding a room now would just add to the problems later.
May 11th, 2010 at 7:39 am
If the foundation needs repairs, the sooner it is done the better.
May 11th, 2010 at 7:41 am
You need to repair the foundation first, even a small amount like five feet could affect the entire structure of the home and could also cause more damage to the foundation in the long run.