Horizontal foundation cracks are the most serious kind. This orientation of a crack in the foundation signifies structural damage, and will need to be repaired by a professional. You cannot repair this type of crack in your foundation with items from a home improvement store. Foundation cracks require extensive knowledge of structural support. Industry-specific tools […]
Foundation problems can be overwhelming for homeowners. In most cases there are many signs that homeowners aren’t aware of until the problem is too big to ignore. Knowing what the common signs of foundation problems are can help you pick up on issues before they cause more damage. Common Signs of Foundation Problems Sloped Floors: […]
Today, many companies are preforming foundation repair with helical piers to add structural support. We strategically place helical piers in locations where there are active soils because those are the areas that need to be stabilized. Active, or otherwise known as expansive soil, is a soil composition that expands and shifts when moisture is present. […]
Why You Should “Fall” into UMC Utility Maintenance Contractors(UMC) has a lot to offer in the foundation repair industry. If you are wondering why you should “fall” into UMC this year, here is why. Firstly, we use quality products manufactured in the US and with American steel from Earth Contact Products. UMC also commits to […]
UMC is proud to announce a partnership with ECP (Earth Contact Products) to expand into our Waterproofing and Foundations division. ECP allows us to offer numerous, exceptional waterproofing and foundation repair products. Many of these products are made right here in the USA. Earth Contact Products foundation repair products are manufactured in Olathe, Kansas near […]
Workplace environment and workplace safety are important to Utility Maintenance Contractors. We want all of our employees to have all of the tools necessary to work effectively. In other words, we believe in quality work! This is why we are excited to announce that our ISNetworld clients have received an “A” grade. What does ISNetworld […]