Ottawa Foundation Crack Repair
Worried about a crack in your foundation? Don’t hesitate. Get professional advice and repairs backed by a transferrable warranty.
Image: Common types of foundation cracks for Ottawa homes.
Foundation Crack Repair Services
Renco provides end-to-end complete foundation crack repair services backed by lifetime transferrable warranties. You deal directly with foundation expert Terry Fraser, owner of Renco to identify issues and choose the best repair method.
- Foundation Crack Injections
- Vertical Foundation Crack Repair
- Foundation Slab Cracks
- Structural Crack Repair
- Foundation Home Inspections
- Block Foundation Step Crack Repair
- Poured Concrete Floor and Wall Repair
- Exterior Foundation Waterproofing
Foundation Crack Repair Projects
Since 2002, we have professionally repaired over 250+ foundation cracks for Ottawa homeowners. All of our foundation crack repairs come backed by a 25-year transferrable warranty. When you spot a problem and contact Renco you deal directly with Renco owner, Terry Fraser who provides advice and foundation repair options. Review some of our foundation repair projects below:
Foundation Crack – Frequently Asked Questions
We continue to receive the same questions from Ottawa homeowners on foundation crack repairs. To make it easier to get the information we built an FAQ section with answers to the most common questions on crack repairs below.
Renco provides a 10-year transferrable warranty on all interior epoxy injection foundation repairs.
For exterior foundation repairs, Renco provides a 25-year transferrable warranty.
If you sell your home, the transferrable warranty will cover the new homeowner for the life of the warranty period.
Upon completion of the foundation repair, Renco will provide you with a written warranty document, signed and dated.
If done right, foundation crack repairs should last for the lifetime of your house.
At Renco, we back all foundation crack repairs with a 25-year transferrable warranty. This means if you sell the home, you can pass on the warranty to the new owner in case of future issues.
Our basement waterproofing repairs are backed by a lifetime transferrable warranty.
Homeowners’ insurance may cover foundation repairs if the damage is included in your policy. Although the majority of homeowners insurance policies we see exclude the natural settling, cracking, or expansion of foundations. This includes damage due to tree roots or faulty construction.
Before contacting your insurance, we recommend reviewing your policy to see if foundation repair is included.
For new homes, foundation repair may be covered under your builder’s home warranty.
Foundation crack repair costs have a large range. From a few hundred dollars on the low-end to well over $50,000 for extensive repairs that require excavation of your exterior foundation.
At Renco, we have four price ranges for foundation crack repair include:
1) Range One: Foundation Inspects ($0 – $300)
Renco provides free consultation and advice to homeowners on foundation crack issues. If you need written advice or an in-depth review of multiple cracks we offer a “Professional Foundation Inspection” service that provides a written document and a two-hour inspection.
2) Range Two: Non-Structural Crack Repair ($950 – $2650)
Most horizontal and vertical cracks fall into this range. The repair process usually includes an epoxy injection to seal the crack. All these repairs are backed by a 25-year transferrable warranty. The price for this repair depends on how many cracks, how deep OR large the cracks are, and whether there are any structural or moisture concerns.
3) Range Three: Structural Crack Repairs ($1200 – $4000)
Structural cracks pose a serious threat to the integrity of your home’s foundation. There are several repair methods depending on the severity of the issue including epoxy injections or carbon fiber countersunk staples.
Structural cracks are often wider than a 1/4 of inch and horizontal
4) Range Four: Exterior Excavation Crack Repair ($5000 +)
When you have moisture or water leaking into your basement, an exterior crack repair is necessary. This process involves excavating the soil around your foundation where the problem is, fixing the crack, applying a waterproof membrane, and backfilling material against your foundation.
The cost for exterior crack repairs is dependent on how much of your foundation needs to be excavated.
Yes, both old and new homes foundations crack. Small cracks are often cosmetic due to concrete settling overtime or large moisture/humidity changes in the basement. These types of cracks are called “hairline foundation cracks” and can be easily repaired with concrete acrylic paint or left alone and monitored.
If you have a new home, the hairline foundation cracks may be covered under your homeowner’s warranty. These cracks occur as the concrete shrinks during the curing process.
If you spot a crack larger than 1/10th inch, we recommend taking a photo of the crack and monitoring progression OR contacting a professional foundation repair company for advice.
You should be worried about foundation cracks that have the following signs:
- Cracks larger than the diameter of a quarter (0.75 inchs)
- Cracks that have a “step pattern” – common in block foundations
- Long diagonal cracks that extend over 2 meters
- Foundation cracks that extend from the ceiling to the floor
- Cracks that have moisture or water leaking out of them
- Foundation cracks that continue to grow over time.
If you spot a foundation crack we recommend taking a photo of it and sending the image to Renco. We can provide advice on whether the crack is serious and what to do next.
Renco Foundation Crack Repair Reviews
The most important part of selecting an Ottawa foundation contractor is reputation and reviews. You want to fix the problem right the first time. Renco has developed a reputation with 100% customer satisfaction in Ottawa. All our work is backed by a transferrable warranty so you can rest easy knowing the job was done right.
Owner Terry was very patient and explained the entire process to waterproof the foundation of our historic 90yr old house which begun leaking in spring after the winter thaw.
Terry and his team, Luc and Blair, were great. I had them repair some cracks in my foundation, replace some bricks and parging. They are hard workers and take pride in their jobs.
The work was done promptly, mess was kept to a minimum and we were kept informed of progress. Terry returned calls right away and went out of his way to make sure our foundation job was well completed. A very well-run organization.
Thank you Terry. Your quick response to my request for an e-mail quote regarding a crack in my basement wall, that was leaking , was great. Your being available that same morning to do an on site inspection and provide me with an estimate for the repair and what the process would consist of in detail, was (...)
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