Sometimes a bowed wall shows up in a place you don’t visit often — such as your basement or attic — and you don’t know when the problem originated. Other times, you find a bowed wall or leaning wall right smack dab in your living room. While neither is pleasant and they certainly have their own set of difficulties, one thing is for certain: you’re in need of foundation repair. Many peo…Read More
When it comes to driveway repair, concrete sidewalk leveling, or leveling a basement floor, we’re willing to bet that you keep procrastinating those items on your to-do list. You may even search “how to level a concrete floor,” only to then procrastinate the task another month or two. You have a lot on your plate as a homeowner. Instead of adding yet another thing to your list, count on us…Read More
As homeowners and foundation contractors ourselves, we know life gets busy and it’s hard to keep up with repairs at times. Between shuttling kids to and from soccer practice, trying to keep the grass mowed, and crossing everything off your to-do list every day, something like looking for foundation problems that may or may not be there might not seem like a high priority. Trust us: we get it. …Read More
It may be the end of July, but summer is still far from over. If you’ve had some creative ideas swirling around in your mind for a fun summer project that would increase both your property value and your satisfaction with your home, then concrete pouring could be of service. Here at A-1 Concrete Leveling and Foundation Repair, we offer concrete floor leveling services throughout Nashville and …Read More
There’s a reason where we live is so luscious and green all the time: we get a lot of rain. In fact, the average annual precipitation in Nashville is 47.24 inches of rain with 119 days of rain. This may make your property beautiful, but it can wreak havoc on your foundation if you’re not prepared. The gutters on the edge of your roof drain rain water and this water runs down the pipes. If yo…Read More
Hi, homeowners. We haven’t talked in a while, but I think it’s time to change that — I miss you. I still remember the first time you checked out this house for sale. You weren’t sold on the house until you saw me. It really was love at first sight … you remember, don’t you? I remember that day. My water was sparkling more than it has in years, my deck was perfectly clear of debris and …Read More
We don’t want to add one more thing to your to-do list. As a homeowner, your list is long enough! Summer rolls around and it’s time to mow your lawn, weed the flowerbeds, and fix up those random parts of the house that you’ve been neglecting. However, and we can’t stress this enough, it’s vital to make sure your foundation is in good condition. Maintaining your foundation doesn’t have …Read More
The last thing you want is for a friend, family member, or neighbor to leave your Fourth of July party in an ambulance. However, if you don’t take care of your cracked, uneven, or sunken porch or patio, then that very well could be the end result. You may be used the cracks on your porch — but guests at your Fourth of July party certainly won’t be. One misstep or one distracted move could le…Read More
Summer is one of the best times of the year to sell your house. After all, the market is good and people want to get adjusted into their new homes before their children start school. Of course, if your house is on the market, then you know that any prospective buyer will schedule an inspection. During the inspection, your house foundation will certainly be looked into — do you know if yours is i…Read More
Here in Nashville, June is ideal for pool parties, long nights spent with friends on the porch, and plenty of sunshine. If you’re in need of driveway repair, pool repair, patio repair, porch repair, or concrete sidewalk leveling, then you’re summer may not be as fun — and it certainly won’t be as safe — as you would hope. The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety…Read More
