If water can’t leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling. Clogged gutters that overflow consistently create the single most common ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The cost to fix a foundation can vary from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, depending on the type of damage and extent of repairs needed. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

Home insurance may cover foundation repairs, but only for certain types of damage, like tornado or fire damage. Most home insurance policies won't cover foundation damage caused by things like pests, ...

Home warranties cover appliances and systems, so you might have to look elsewhere for foundation repair coverage. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...