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We are
REGISTERED Professional Engineers!
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Just as you would never refer a
serious medical condition to anyone but a qualified
physician, or an important legal matter to anyone other than
a licensed attorney, so concerns about your home’s
foundation should be referred only to a Registered
Professional Engineer. Do not trust the value and safety of
your home to a salesman. ONLY Registered Engineers are
qualified to render an opinion concerning your home’s structural
integrity. An evaluation by a Registered Professional Engineer
should precede any significant home improvements, additions or
remodeling to insure that floors are level and lines are
straight.. |
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We Come to YOU for
a No Charge Site Visit! |
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Lake Engineers and Constructors will
schedule a site visit and, if needed, propose a repair solution
for your home or building for no charge. If engineering reports
are required for insurance, mortgage or other purposes, most
reports are normally charged at $350. Lake also provides
foundation design and construction supervision for new buildings
and additions as needed.. |
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Learn Why Foundations Fail!
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Foundations stress is most often
caused by loss of soil bearing strength beneath the slab or
piers. It is often associated with wet and dry cycles which
result from weather, drainage, plumbing leaks and over and/or
under watering. Problems can often be alleviated by fixing
plumbing leaks, improving drainage and watering patterns.
Sometimes the problem has advanced to a point where new support
is recommended to relieve the stress and to level and return the
foundation to its original position. Lake Engineers will take
the time to explain the situation to you and design the most
cost effective solution to protect the integrity and value of
your home or building.. |
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Signs to Watch For!
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Under stress caused by loss of soil
bearing strength the foundation will bend and flex. Visible
indicators are cracks which may appear in sheetrock, flooring
and masonry. The width and horizontal and vertical displacement
at the crack are clues to the severity of the stress on the
foundation. Sticking windows and doors are another useful
indicator of movement.. |
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What's 'The Next Step'? |
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If you have observed any of the
signs that may be alerting you to potential foundation problems,
if you are considering a major remodeling project and do not
want to build in unleveled conditions, or if you are considering
a purchase and your inspector has raised questions about
structural matters, give us a call . We will be glad to
schedule a site visit with you to answer questions, alleviate
unnecessary concerns and address the foundation from an
engineering perspective. |
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