The American Dream is plain and simple:buy dirt. Whether the current real estate market isbooming or just a bubbleis up for debate – regardless, home sales and prices are spiking across the nation.
Let’s face it – the world has changed. More and more peoplework from home, creating demand forbigger living spacesthan cramped apartments and condos.
In addition, communal family living is on the rise withmore adult children than ever living with their parentsdue to a post-pandemic economy. What used to be a bad joke about a thirty-something kid living in the basem*nt is no longer funny or indicative of irresponsibility.
People across the nation want to upgrade their square footage – bidding on a limited, highly sought-after commodity.
The new home builders can’t keep up and are backlogged for months. Resale homes are going for way above the asking pricewith all-cash offers. This train is not slowing down.
So, maybe you want to take full advantage of the bull market, bet it all on black: sell your home, burn your cell, and retire to Fiji sipping Mai Tais on the beach. But there’s just one problem – your home’s foundation isin less than stellar condition.
In which case, you should read our article:Sell Your Home with Foundation Issues
Or perhaps you are considering purchasing a home with a busted foundation or even a recently fixed foundation and you want to know if it’s worth the investment.
The truth: foundation repair always increases home value.
A failed foundation can detract anywhere from10%to20%of your home’s total value. If your home is worth$350,000, then you may only receive$280,000 –that’s a$70kdifference.
The average foundation repair cost with Dalinghaus in 2021 is$24,000.Meaning (in this scenario) if you utilize Dalinghaus Construction Inc. for your foundation repair, you could be up46k.
Foundation Repair increases your home value on three primary fronts:
- Structural integrity
- Cosmetics
- Warranty
First of all, if it’s not broke – don’t fix it.
Foundation repair infers foundation damage. Foundation repair always increases a home’s valuebecause foundation failure always decreases a home’s value.
Some very honest and upstanding foundation repair companies will try to sell you on the wonderful idea (usually after they repair one section of your home) that yourentire homeneeds to be protectedagainst further settlement or heave. You should buy some magic beans or the emperor’s clothes while you’re at it.
Protection is code for:unnecessary work and more money out of your pocket. Foundation repair is just that – repair.Foundation “protection” does nothing to add equity to your home.
Foundation Repair Adds Structural Integrity Value
Foundation settlementandfoundation heave(both instigated byexpansive soil) are the primary causes of foundation failure.
True to their names,foundation settlement sinks a home,andfoundation heave pushes the home upward, both exerting undue pressure onto the home. Believe it or not, homes are not made to go up and down like a seesaw. Concrete, though strong, is not known for its elastic properties.
At its worst, foundation failure can result in a home being red-tagged and deemed unlivable. Although, this is more common in homes withhillside slope stabilization issues.
In short, people generally purchase homes for one of two reasons:
- To live in
- To rent or sell
Structural integrity is key for both outcomes and is obviously imperative to the overall value of the home. Therefore, foundation repair is worth it if just for the privilege of living in your home without worrying about foundation failure extensive enough to force you out.
The vast majority of people don’t heavily scrutinize their foundations, whether it’s crawling into a crawlspace or performing a walk-around.
And, even if they did, many don’t know what to look for. Turns out, many of the signs and symptoms are not directly found on the foundation itself.
The uneven pressure caused by foundation settlement and foundation heave is like a virus that starts in the heart and travels to the rest of the body.
The pressure is transferred up through the foundation, to the bones of the home, and eventually into the interior. This results in several telltale signs and symptoms.
The signs and symptoms that point to compromised structural integrity are:
- Sloping floors(thenumero unoclue that something is amiss with the home’s foundation)
- Crackszipping through the drywall, stucco, tile, or cement slab itself
- Sticking doors and windows(hard to open, hard to close, frames askew)
- Leaning Kitchen Cabinets(like the King of Pop’s 45°leaning dance move in the Smooth Criminal music video)
Now, many of these signs would be consideredcosmetic. Something about the human brain in wired for symmetry. Cracks zipping through drywall and ugly, crooked door frames don’t sit quite right in our grey matter. We love 90°angles.
However, it would be a mistake to treat cosmetic damage caused by foundation settlement just like cosmetic damage caused by any other source.
Foundation Repair Adds Cosmetic Value
We all know that even a fresh coat of paint can increase your home’s value on the market along with a feng shui interior decorator. Cosmetic eyesores are a nightmare for potential new homeowners who don’t want to spend thetimeorcashon a remodel.
The truth is: remodels = more cash.
However, here’s the kicker. Remodels implemented before a home with a failing foundation is stabilized are absolutely useless.
- Those cracks you patched up will come back with a vengeance
- Those new cabinets you put in will begin to pull away like the old ones
- The sloped floors you “fixed” with self-leveler will continue to sink
Problems left unattended get worse. Foundation failure can take a huge bite out of your home’s value by cosmetic issues alone. So, if you don’t want to rinse-and-repeat remodels from here into eternity, we suggest foundation repair.
Remodels can add significant value to your home.A bathroom remodel can add 5%to your home’s total value anda full kitchen remodel can add an additional 5%. If your home is worth$300,000, that’s an additional30kin your pocket for those two remodels.
Fix your foundation once and for all, then remodel. That way you have a double return on your investment: forstructural integrityandcosmetics.
And, if you choose to repair with Dalinghaus Foundation Inc., our lifetime warranty is transferrable upon the sale of the home – locking that equity into place forever.
Foundation Repair Adds Warranty Value
Many foundation repair companies offer warranties. Here at Dalinghaus Construction Inc., we offer alifetime warrantythat is transferable upon sale or inheritance.
Meaning, if you choose to have your foundation repaired through Dalinghaus, you not only increase your home’s value – you lock it into place.
We will repair yourpush pierandhelical piersystems for free. This could be a top-selling point in selling a home recently repaired.
Choose Dalinghaus for Your Foundation Repair Needs
Here at Dalinghaus Construction, Inc.:we respect your time.We tailor-fit your home’s repair plan to meet your unique needs.
Dalinghaus Construction Inc. can help you fix your sinking foundationonce and for allwithhelical pier,push pier, andpolyurethane underpinning.
We do foundation underpinning the right way. With over100years of combined experience and4.9 stars out of over 300 reviews– we are here to ensure that younever settle.
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