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Are Foundation Repairs Permanent?

While foundation damage is common, repairing your home with solutions you can trust is important.

In a previous article, we answered the question, “Should I Repair Or Replace My Foundation?

In this article, we will answer the question, “Are Foundation Repairs Permanent?”

Let’s dive right in!

Are Foundation Repairs Permanent?

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When repairing your damaged foundation, don’t settle for DIY installations or quick fixes. While products like conventional I-beams and light-duty jacks may seem convenient, they are only temporary solutions. They fail to address the root of the problem, causing issues to worsen, and they would require continued purchase and installation.

Your home needs and deserves foundation repair solutions that stand the test of time. That’s why our team at Baker’s Waterproofing only installs products guaranteed to last, protecting your home for its lifetime. All our industry-leading solutions are crafted with durable materials, including galvanized steel. Everything we install is also covered by comprehensive, transferrable, nationally-backed warranties.

What Are My Options for Permanent Foundation Repair?

Every home is different, so we offer various customized solutions to your home’s unique needs. These include:

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  • Helical piers (pictured here)
  • Push piers
  • Slab piers
  • Crawl space support jacks
  • Carbon fiber straps
  • Wall beams
  • Wall anchors
  • Channel anchors

Check out our Foundation Repair Solutions page to learn more about each system and how they permanently stabilize your home.

What to Know Next

In this post, we answered your question about permanent foundation repairs. You can count on our experienced team at Baker’s Waterproofing to recommend the right solutions for you.

There’s much more to know about foundation repair, so in the next article, we answer the question, “Can You Live in a House During Foundation Repair?”

If you need foundation repair, Baker’s Waterproofing offers a quick, easy, and free inspection. Just click the button below to get started!

Holly Richards-Purpura

Holly Richards-Purpura

Content Writer

Holly is a Content Writer for Groundworks who has written and edited web content for the foundation services industry for 10 years. With a background in journalism, her passion for the written word runs deep. Holly lives in Columbus, OH, with her husband. Along with educating homeowners, she also has a big heart for the Big Apple.

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Baker's Waterproofing Service Areas

Our Locations

Central PA

3819 N Susquehanna Trail
Shamokin Dam, PA  17876

Harrisburg

922 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Hermitage

701 North Hermitage Rd, Suite 25,
Hermitage, PA 16148

Pittsburgh

5 Industrial Road, Building B
Washington, PA 15301

Wilkins Township

201 Penn Center Blvd Suite 400

Wilkins Township, PA 15235

York, PA

800 E King St, Suite 518
York, PA 17402