If your home has a foundation problem, you need to first of all educate yourself about the various ways foundations are repaired. When you talk to the repair contractor, ask a lot of questions. The contractor should be very willing to answer any and all questions related to work that’s going to be done on your home’s foundation.
The contractor’s repairs should be evaluated by ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Services) to make sure they’re up to code, and the contractor should offer you a warranty. Keep in mind though that the warranty is only as good as the company behind it.
In conclusion…
Your home’s structural integrity rests – literally – on the soundness of its foundation. You can prevent damage to your home’s foundation by…
Keeping up with maintenance
Keeping an eye out for cracks, leaks, or any other signs of structural damage
Making sure the soil around your foundation isn’t too wet or too dry
Making sure gutters deposit water away from the foundation
Planting any new trees away from the foundation
Making sure you have insurance that will cover as many foundation problems as possible