Floor Joists and Beam Repair Review

Marlene H. Noblesville, IN    Category:  Structural Engineering   Services Performed:  Yes Hire Again:  Yes   Approximate Cost:  $6,000.00   Home Build Year:  1977   Description Of Work:  I have lived in my house for seven years and my floor was uneven and had a large bump. When my cat ran through the room, the floors shook!  I had been in the crawlspace several times myself to access the damage. There was no moisture barrier and all of the vents were open year round.  As a DYIer, I was looking into doing the work myself,  I decided I had to hire an expert for a job that major.  I do not like hiring contractors, number one because I don't trust them and number two they charge so much. I needed my main beam, some sill plates and several floor joists replaced as well as a moisture barrier laid.  I got several estimates and chose American Basement Solutions. My reasons for hiring them is because it is a family business, Larry Jr. was very informative and honest with the work that needed to be done and the price was right.  After all was said and done I had 16 floor joists replaced 24 feet of main beam replaced, 20 feet of sill plate replaced and three additional piers installed.They also laid the moisture barrier that I had purchased three years ago to do myself and never did. I am going to tape the seams of the moisture barrier and install the moisture barrier on the walls myself as well as close the vents off and place the underground drain pipes from the gutters. Member Comments:  The job took three days and I was there on day one and three.  The  first and second day Aaron, Josh and Daniel were working, on day three Larry Jr, Josh and Daniel were there and Aaron came by between some appointments to help out. The guys were GREAT!  They took time to answer all of my questions and explain to me how to encapsulate the crawlspace and run underground drains for my downspouts to draw moisture away from the house so I could do it myself to save money.  The guys were very professional and only took a couple of breaks. They didn't even take a lunch break on day three and they were here for over 6 hours! The job is done very well and looks so nice. I was down there with them on day three watching and learning. There is no way i could have done this myself. THANK YOU to the team for your hard work and attention to detail. The job site is completely clean and you can't tell I had anything done from the outside. Too bad I can't show it off!!! I cannot say enough good things about this company!

Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A

Additional Questions Answered when completing this review

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

Did you find the company through Angie's List? no

If no, what was the other source? Internet search

Why did you choose this contractor? other, Family owned and run and honesty

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor? The team

What did you like least about this contractor? None

What surprises came up during the course of the work? None

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor? HIRE THEM!

What words of advice would you give this contractor? Keep up the good work

This is your space. Feel free to give us your two cents ... or quote your favorite movie? Wherever you go there you are

Floor Joists and Beam Repair Review

Crawlspace Sewage Remediation Review

Cory Baker Martinsville, IN 46151   Categories:  Foundation Repair Insulation Mold Testing & Remediation Water & Smoke Damage Wells & Pumps   Services Performed:  Yes   Work Completed Date:  February 08, 2013   Last Modified Date:  April 17, 2013   Hire Again:  Yes   Approximate Cost:  $5,925.00   Description Of Work:  In late January, we had a septic pipe burst and had a mess in our crawlspace...having trouble getting answers from insurance company and getting work completed quickly, American Basement Solutions was able to come out and give us a quote and discussed with us a solution of Encapsulating our crawl...within 2 days, they cleaned the sewage spill thoroughly and installed a drainage system and then encapsulated the crawlspace! Our crawl looks so nice and clean with what they did and all for a great price!!  Our problem was fixed quickly and professionally and they arrived at time they told us they would and completed the work when they said! It has been a few months and it still looks the way it did when they first completed...nice and clean...and I can go under my house without getting dirty or muddy!  The environment is so much different in our crawl now...should tell a difference this next summer and winter with our heating/cooling bill!  I would recommend American Basement Solutions to anyone needing work done in their basement or foundation!  Very professional and polite to talk and work with!!   Member Comments:  While working with our insurance company to get this taken care of, we had waited for approx 3 weeks with the smell and everything else going on under our house that I finally took it upon myself to call American Basement Solutions and within a few days the job was completed and we were back to normal but not only back to normal, we were actually better than before because of the crawlspace encapsulation which we learned was a great service for our home in the long run!!  From the time they gave us the quote to when the workers showed up to do the job, everyone was so polite and very knowledgable on what they were doing and kept me up to date on what was going on! Like I said before, I will recommend them to anyone I know needs work done in their line of work!!

Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A

Additional Questions Answered when completing this review

 

How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? right on

How does the value of the work compare to the price? I got more than my money's worth

How far in advance did you schedule the work? within a week

Did you find the company through Angie's List? no

If no, what was the other source? friend recommended

Why did you choose this contractor? location, reputation

Have you used this company before? this is the first time I've used this company

What did you like most about this contractor? informative, polite, professional, prompt

What did you like least about this contractor? nothing

What surprises came up during the course of the work? no surprises...maybe how clean they kept worksite!

What words of advice would you give other members considering this contractor? this company is very professional and will do very good, honest work!!

What words of advice would you give this contractor? Keep on doing what you are doing, couldn't have asked for a better company to do the job!!

This is your space. Feel free to give us your two cents ... or quote your favorite movie? ABS is a very highly respected company that does great work...they should be on top of everyones list if they need work done in their line of work!! Thank you for allowing me to write this review!!

Crawlspace Sewage Remediation Review

ABS launches The Crawl Space Company Website

American Basement Solutions has launched a new division with an informative website about crawlspace problems and solutions called The Crawlspace Company. The Crawl Space Company Services include:

• Crawl Space Waterproofing – DrainRite Perimeter Drainage System
• Crawl Space Encapsulation – AmeriBrite Encapsulation System
• Crawl Space Mold Remediation – Soda Blasting
• Crawl Space Foundation Repair – Push Pier
• Crawl Space Structural Repair – Joist, Sill Plate, & Beam Repair
• Crawl Space Vapor Barriers & Insulation – Debris Removal

The Crawl Space Company Website also offers solutions and information about the most common crawl space problems such as:

 Wet Crawlspaces
Crawlspace Flooding
Mold & Mildew
Musty Odors
Sagging Floors
High Energy Bills
Poor Indoor Air Quality
Cold Floors
Crawlspace Condensation
Insect & Animal Infestations
Wood Rot
Termite Damage
Foundation Settlement
Foundation Cracks
Dust Mites & Allergens

Feel Free to look over the site and comment here on the blog about the website. We hope this site will better educate our customers of the problems and solutions of crawlspace foundations.

Larry Ralph Jr.

ABS launches The Crawl Space Company Website

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Indianapolis, IN Foundation Repair & Waterproofing

Basement / Crawl Space Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana

American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Indianapolis, Indiana (46258, 46260, 46256, 46236, 46250, 46240, 46268, 46278, 46220, 46216).

If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a settling foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions & The Crawl Space Company to give you the highest quality service at an affordable price. Below is a list of our foundation repair services for Indianapolis, IN:

Crawlspace Drainage & Encapsulation Systems
Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Systems
Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
Crawlspace and Basement Mold Remediation
Floor Joist, Sill Plate, and Center Beam Repair
Uneven and Sagging Floor Repair
Foundation Settlement & Crack Repair

With the 2012 Indianapolis Home Show and Super Bowl XLVI upon us, what better time to highlight our services to the great city of Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis is the capital of the great state of Indiana. According to the 2010 US Census, the city's population is 829,718. It is Indiana's largest city and is the 12th largest city in the United States. It is also the second largest city in the Midwest behind Chicago. The metropolitan Indianapolis area is dear to the hearts of the Ralph family and we look forward to serving the great people of Indy for many years to come.

For all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repairs, give us a call @ 1-877-409-2837.

Indianapolis, IN Foundation Repair & Waterproofing

Rockwell Basement Egress Wells

American Basement Solutions recently installed a Rockwell elite egress well with 4'x4' basement egress window. Below are pictures of the installation and the Angie's List Review of the work by the homeowner. Give us a call today 1-877-409-2837 for a free quote

Angies List Review:

Description Of Work:

American Basement Solutions installed an egress window in our basement. They had to dig a hole to install a 72"H X 66"W egress window well, cut a hole in the 10" thick poured foundation wall and install a window.

Member Comments:

Considering it was January, there were climate conditions of cold weather and muddy ground which they were completed prepared for. They arrived on time, well equipped with all necessary materials. They estimated three days and finished in three days.

The first day the dug the hole and put in new tile (which was not in the original estimate). They made several trips to inform us of the progress and ask our opinion on situations where we had a choice. The night before the second day we experienced thunderstorms and received over an inch of rain which made the site difficult to navigate. They had planned for this rain and there was no water in the hole next to the house. Temperatures dropped to 30 degrees that day but they stilled cut the hole and installed the window as planned. But the muddy ground made the third day necessary.

On the third day they completed all weatherizing for the new window and cleaned up the surrounding area completely and finished grading the outside yard and left it ready for grass seed.

We are completely satisfied in every way. We would definitely use them again.

Rockwell Basement Egress Wells

2012 Indianapolis Home Show

Visit American Basement Solutions and The Crawl Space Company at Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2012 Indianapolis Home Show (January 20-29, 2012). Also, do not forget to check out the centerpiece home built by Fischer Homes. A list of vendors & exhibitors is available at the Indianapolis Home Show Website.

2012 Indianapolis Home Show

Lebanon, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Lebanon, IN

American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Lebanon, Indiana (46052, 47991).

If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a settling foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions to give you the highest quality service at an affordable price. Below is a list of our repair services for Lebanon, IN:

Crawlspace Drainage & Encapsulation Systems
Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Systems
Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
Crawlspace and Basement Mold Remediation
Floor Joist, Sill Plate, and Center Beam Repair
Uneven and Sagging Floor Repair
Foundation Settlement & Crack Repair

Visit our website @ http://americanbasementsolutions.com/Lebanon-in-basement-waterproofing for more info.

Lebanon, Indiana is known as the 'friendly city' the county seat of Boone County, and the population of Lebanon is estimated at about 15,792 residents. The Major employers in Lebanon include General Foam Plastics, Hachette Book Group USA, Hendrickson International, the Parkwood Health Care Center and Witham Health Services. Fun Fact: The city was named Lebanon because a stand of hickory trees on the site reminded one of the town's commissioners of the Biblical cedars of Lebanon. The community of Lebanon is dear to the hearts of the Ralph family and we look forward to serving the people for many years to come.

For all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repairs, give us a call @ 1-877-409-2837.

Lebanon, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Complete CrawlSpace Restoration

This crawlspace had it all. Water, mold, wood rot, bugs, falling insulation, sump pump failure, and condensation. We restored this crawlspace back to a clean bill of health. Give American Basement Solutions a call for all your crawl space restoration needs..
1-877-409-2837.

Complete CrawlSpace Restoration

Muncie, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Muncie, IN

American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and foundation repair services to the great city of Muncie, Indiana (47307, 47304, 47308).

If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace, a leaky, damp basement, or a sinking foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions to give you the highest quality service at an affordable price. Below is a list of our repair services for Muncie, IN:

Crawlspace Drainage & Encapsulation Systems
Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Systems
Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
Crawlspace and Basement Mold Removal
Floor Joist, Sill Plate, and Center Beam Repair
Unlevel and Sagging Floor Repair
Foundation Settlement & Crack Repair

Visit our website @ www.americanbasementsolutions.com for more info.

Muncie located in Delaware County, is best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation (a company famous for making glass canning jars). The city population, as of the 2010 Census, is 70,085. Muncie, Indiana offers a vast variety of entertainment, dining, culture and museums and is known for its big city service at small town prices. The community of Muncie is dear to the hearts of the Ralph family and we look forward to serving the people for many years to come.

For all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repairs, give us a call @ 1-877-409-2837.

Muncie, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Carmel, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Carmel, IN

American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement and crawlspace waterproofing and foundation repair services to the great city of Carmel, Indiana (46032, 46033, 46082).

If you are experiencing a damp crawlspace, a leaky, wet basement, or a settling foundation, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions to give you the highest quality service at an affordable price. Below is a list of our repair services for Carmel, Indiana:

Crawlspace Drainage & Encapsulation Systems
Basement & Crawlspace Waterproofing Systems
Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
Crawlspace & Basement Mold Remediation
Floor Joist, Sill Plate, and Center Beam Repair
Unlevel or Sagging Floor Repair
Foundation Crack & Settlement Repair

Visit our website @ www.americanbasementsolutions.com for more info.

Carmel, located in Hamilton County just north of Indy, has a population of 79,191, and is considered one of the most affluent communities in the Midwest. Carmel, Indiana is a real center of activities with the extremely popular CarmelFest every July 4^th and the prestigious Carmel International Arts Festival. Carmel is also home to The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts, a 1,600-seat, 151,000 sq ft state-of-the-art concert hall. The community of Carmel is truly dear to the hearts of the Ralph Family as we look to continue to serve the fine people of this great city for years to come.

For all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repairs, give us a call @ 1-877-409-2837.

Carmel, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Fishers, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing Company in Fishers, IN

American Basement Solutions offers all of our basement and crawlspace waterproofing services to the great city of Fishers, Indiana (46038, 46085, 46037).

If you are experiencing a wet crawlspace or leaky basement, you have come to the right place. You can trust American Basement Solutions to give you the highest quality service at an affordable price. Below is a list of our repair services for Fishers, IN:

• Crawlspace Drainage & Encapsulation Systems
• Basement & Crawlspace Waterproofing Systems
• Sump Pumps & Battery Backup Systems
• Crawlspace & Basement Mold Remediation
• Floor Joist, Sill Plate, and Center Beam Repair
• Foundation Crack & Settlement Repair

Fishers ranked 8th on Best Places to Live 2010 by CNN Money because of it's affordable housing, easy access to Indy, and good schools. Fishers hosts three annual festivals: the Fishers Freedom Festival, the Flavor of Fishers, and the Fishers Renaissance Faire. Fishers is dear to the hearts of the Ralph Family as we look to continue to serve the fine people of this great city for years to come.

For your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repairs, give us a call @ 1-877-409-2837.

Fishers, IN Waterproofing & Foundation Repair