When shopping for a foundation repair company, it is critical that homeowners understand the warranty that comes with their repair. The best warranties will protect you, and any future owner of your home, for the lifetime of the property.
Foundation Repair Solutions offers a lifetime transferable warranty. This means that we stand behind our work as long as the home is standing. If adjustments are required during the life of the property, Foundation Repair Solutions will make these adjustments at no cost to the homeowner. If the house is sold, the warranty can be transferred to the new owners.
Our lifetime transferable warranty is among the best in the business. But beware. Many foundation repair companies offer warranties with fine print that works against homeowners. Plus, even reputable companies like ours spell out details that you need to understand. Here are some of the most common features of foundation repair warranties:
- A change in ownership requires action by the new homeowner. Yes, lifetime transferable warranties can be assigned to a new property owner. But transfer of the warranty is not automatic. Contact the foundation repair company and determine their transfer process. Typically, they require assignment of the warranty to a new owner within 30 days of the transfer of the property’s title. In addition, a transfer fee is standard.
- Your actions can void the warranty. Warranties generally are not valid if the home is substantially altered, whether by additions to the home, major plumbing leaks, a pool constructed too close to the foundation, and similar incidents.
- Nature can void the warranty. Fire, earthquake, flood and storm damage generally is not covered by the foundation repair warranty.
- Not all warranties are created equal. Beware. Some foundation repair companies say their warranties are void in case of soil movement. Soil movement is the No. 1 reason foundations need to be repaired, making this kind of warranty absolutely useless! Read the warranty information carefully before you choose a repair company.
- You must maintain the foundation to keep your warranty in good standing. Many foundation problems are caused my uneven moisture levels in the soil. A good foundation repair company will take the time and effort to help homeowners understand and correct drainage issues, landscaping problems and the like, to head off future damage. If, however, you don’t work to properly maintain your foundation after it is repaired, the warranty can be declared null and void.
Foundation Repair Solutions makes our warranty something our customers can trust. If you have questions about our lifetime transferable warranty, please contact us today.
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