From Our Blog
Keep Water out of Your Basement and How to Put it Where it Belongs.. For Good
Ever wondered why your basement leaks after a heavy rain like we have seen recently in the Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi areas? In this post, we will address basement water problems and look at the solutions we offer at Affordable Foundation & Home Repairs....
Keep Your Crawl Space Dry with Interior Waterproofing
As of last week, it is officially spring! It’s not all sunshine and daisies, though. Spring can bring storms and flooding in Alabama and Tennessee. How can you protect your home from water drainage and crawl space flooding? Interior waterproofing! What is Interior...
Complete Concrete Repair Before Spring Rains
Are you looking to prepare your home for spring and have cracks in your concrete driveway, sidewalk, or foundation? Now is the time to get these issues fixed so that more damage does not occur during the rainy spring season. Concrete repair is the most economical and...
Moldy Crawlspaces Need Soda Blasting
The weather is warming up, and it's causing extra moisture and rain. This means that there may soon be mold problems in your home from cracks in the walls, poor ventilation, or improper drainage. Mold is a dangerous problem that can cause health issues and poor air...
What in the World Are Helical Tieback Anchors?
What are helical tieback anchors? What kind of foundation problems should they be utilized for? Why should I choose this method to support or fix my foundation? These may be some of the questions you’re asking yourself, but the good news is that helical tiebacks are...
What Does Soil Have to Do With My Foundation?
If you live in the Decatur, AL area, you may have problems with your foundation due to the soil type. The soil in Decatur, AL is clay, and therefore it shrinks and swells depending on moisture levels. This results in foundation movement, causing the foundation to...
What’s Best for Your Driveway: Mudjacking or Polyjacking?
When the rainy weather won’t let up, it’s important to consider the effect water has on your driveway. If your driveway is raised, uneven, or pulling away from your garage, there may be concrete issues at play due to moisture, improper soil compaction, or poor...
Heavy Rains Causing Mold Problems in Your Home?
Are you being hit hard with the rain? While it may seem annoying now, it can cause even bigger mold removal problems in the future. Mold problems are an unnecessary headache for your family, and that’s why Affordable Foundation and Home Repair has safe and economical...
About Our Company
Affordable Foundation & Home Repair is a family owned and operated company. We have been proudly serving Alabama and southern Tennessee for over 20 years. Our service area includes the cities of Decatur, Huntsville, Gadsden, Birmingham and the surrounding area.
Service Highlight: Crack Repair
Alabama Crack Repair by “The Crack Guys” Both exterior and interior cracks can be signs of a more serious underlying structural issue and indicate a need for professional crack repair. Here are some of the types of cracks that you might see in the exterior areas of...