Foundation repair

Can I Live in My Home While the Foundation is Being Repaired?

One of the biggest parts of a home to pay close attention to is your foundation. When you buy a house it can be a good idea to make sure that the home inspection comes back with a great report. This is a great idea so that you don’t incur bigger expenses down the road. If you are building a house, make sure that the building contractor has done a great job compacting the dirt pad that is going to be underneath the concrete slab foundation and it’s in good shape at the time of inspection.

Unfortunately, whether you’re buying or building a home, you will have pros and cons regarding various projects. Identifying any foundation issues early is key. Even if they occur after you have moved into the home. Can you live in a house during foundation repair? 

In most cases, you can live in a house for a foundation repair. The hope is that a simple dig on the exterior of your home to locate the issue and add support will suffice. However, there is about a 10% chance that you will need to move out. When the damage is substantial, the only solution is to cut 2 x 2 holes into your interior concrete pad to erect drilled piers for added support to load-bearing walls. Small machinery is used and creates a lot of noise during the foundation repair process.

Unfortunately, if this is the case, you will move out. The project is loud, dirty, and requires you to move furniture and pack your things. Most homeowners will move in with family members, rent a hotel, or even stay in an RV motor home, while the repairs are being made.