All FAQs (Helpie FAQ)

When cracks are properly repaired, they should not reopen. Our approach goes beyond merely patching problems; we meticulously identify and rectify the root cause, whether it’s water intrusion, soil movement, or structural stress. Our objective is long-term stability, not temporary fixes.

The cost is dependent on the size and nature of the cracks, as well as their underlying cause. During our inspection, we will provide a detailed scope of the necessary repairs and a clear estimate, ensuring you understand precisely what your project will entail.

Common signs include sloping floors, doors that stick when opening or closing, or walls that appear to be separating from their trim. A prompt inspection can reveal whether your home requires comprehensive foundation repair, as provided by Medford, Oregon specialists like Millett Construction.

While some cracks are superficial and harmless, others are significant indicators of serious foundation settlement. If you observe cracks widening or spreading, it is always advisable to consult a local expert for foundation crack repair, a service Medford homeowners rely on for dependable results.

Cracks typically form when the ground supporting your home can no longer adequately bear its weight. In Medford, this often stems from soil movement, hydrostatic pressure from water, or sometimes, initial construction practices.

• Soil Movement: Oregon’s clay-rich soils expand when wet and contract when dry, creating continuous stress that can lead to cracking.
• Water Damage: Clogged gutters, poor yard drainage, or leaking plumbing can saturate the soil, causing sections of the foundation to shift.
• Improper Construction: Foundations built without sufficient reinforcement or poured over poorly compacted soil can settle unevenly over time.
• Tree Roots: Large trees situated close to the home can unevenly draw moisture from the soil, leading to localized shifts in ground pressure.
• Hydrostatic Pressure: When water accumulates around your home after heavy rain, it exerts pressure against foundation walls, potentially causing them to bow or crack.

Understanding these underlying causes is the crucial first step toward preventing more extensive foundation failure. Early inspection and repair are key to avoiding costly and widespread damage later on.

No matter what your concerns, we’re the skilled construction professionals who can solve them. While we specialize in foundation repairs, we have years of experience solving a variety of construction issues for clients, and if we can’t fix them, our extensive professional network allows us to point you towards a trusted local contractor who will.

When you fill out the form below, we’ll schedule a time to visit your home and assess your property damage. We’ll pinpoint the problems that are most likely to affect your foundation based on our knowledge of your neighborhood’s soil and weather, combined with the evidence of your home’s exact problems.

Then, we’ll create a repair plan that’s designed specifically for your home. We’ll pinpoint the ideal technology for your house and site and tell you how much it’ll cost. When you’re happy with the plan, we’ll handle permits and paperwork as well as the foundation repair itself. We value our clients and are committed to exceptional customer service that makes your foundation repair as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

We repair foundations for customers throughout Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley area, concentrating on Jacksonville, Medford, Ashland, and Phoenix, Oregon. If you’re outside those areas but you want to work with a professional, experienced team, give us a call.

Oregon’s climate, topography, and soil structure makes it difficult to predict the future of any home, but we take every precaution to ensure the repairs we make to your foundation will last as long as possible. We work exclusively with warrantied equipment and materials so you know your repairs are built on solid stuff and can withstand further damage. And you can rely on our decades of expertise fixing Oregon’s foundation issues to deliver solid, long-lasting results.

We’re skilled, experienced construction professionals with decades of knowledge. While we specialize in foundation repairs, we’ll address the specific needs of your home, and if we can’t fix them, our extensive professional network allows us to find a local contractor who will.

The problems we listed above – like sticking doors and windows, or walls and floors that seem to be shifting – are the most urgent indicators that your foundation needs attention.

If you’ve noticed these issues in your home, don’t wait any longer to contact us. The sooner you address foundation problems, the easier it is to correct and maintain a solid foundation. Don’t ignore this essential piece of your home’s value – call us today and we’ll start the foundation correction process with a free estimate.

We work closely with customers throughout Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley area, concentrating on Jacksonville, Medford, Ashland, and Phoenix, Oregon. If you’re outside those areas but you want the best in the foundation repair business, give us a call – we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to ensuring your home’s foundation is safe and sturdy, so we only work with warrantied equipment and materials. Plus, we’re local, so we’ve earned a reputation for quality work that lasts. Talk to your friends and neighbors – you’ll hear that Millett Construction is the reliable solution to foundation problems.

Much of your retaining wall costs are determined by the engineering required. If your walls need extra engineering to make it safe, you might need extra materials to build it – and that will make your retaining wall costs higher.

But, every wall is different. To get an accurate estimate for your own site and slope, request a free consultation.

Retaining walls can look attractive, but we never lose sight of their primary function – holding tons of earth at bay so you can enjoy your backyard beside it. We’ve built a respected name in the industry because our retaining walls are safe and solid.

They’re constructed with cinder blocks, reinforced with steel rebar, or built with interlocking concrete blocks for ultimate strength – while you relax in backyard landscape design splendor.

We build retaining walls for strength and durability, but we know they need to be attractive, too. Our designs include aesthetic elements – like finishes in stone or pavers around the foundation of the wall – so your wall sits beautifully within your yard’s landscaping.

Not every slope needs a retaining wall, but we find that they’re never a bad idea, either. Even if the slope of your yard doesn’t threaten erosion, it likely makes a large part of your yard unusable. You can reclaim a larger part of your site as usable yard space by creating a retaining wall (or a series of tiered walls), turning a steep, dangerous slope into an exciting landscape design feature.

You may need to level your house if it was built on clay. Clay is malleable and moves downhill like a glacier. It also expands and contracts during different weather, eventually causing cracks in the foundation.

Poor-quality building materials were common in the 1950s and earlier because builders didn’t reinforce the concrete. Without rebar to strengthen a concrete foundation, it’s very weak and allows for cracking, sinking, and settling.

Water damage or a poorly-draining site can erode your home’s foundation. To assess whether your site’s prone to water damage, notice whether your property’s soil is wet – even when there hasn’t been any rain.

Another sign is soil that’s suspiciously dry after a rain – this could indicate an area of the site where water is draining under the house rather than away from it. Signs like these can indicate water drainage problems that necessitate foundation repair.

Wall stabilization and foundation repair go hand-in-hand, especially in Oregon where sharp cliffs and hills, sandy soil, and lots of rain combine to rock the foundations of many homes. Foundation repair allows you to stabilize your walls at the root of the problem so your home (and its walls) stop shifting.

We can stabilize existing homes with foundation repair services. Don’t wait until those little wall cracks turn into a sinking room – call us today for an estimate.

Before we can give you an accurate estimate, we’ll need to check your site’s soil conditions. That will help us guess how far down we’ll have to go to find a solid layer. Drilling depth and sloping sites can drive foundation costs up, but they’re usually cheaper than the cost of repairing your foundation after the home’s built (and sinking).

Pile driving methods depend on the site, the soil conditions, and the size of the structure. Some sites might require speciality piling methods (like mini piles on a site with limited access), but for most jobs, traditional driven piles or bored piles will create a strong foundation.

Over the years, piles have been made of various materials – some older ones were even made of wood! But these days, piles are made of stronger stuff like concrete and steel, so they can withstand decades of wet, hard conditions without budging an inch.

We’ll go wherever we need to find the source of your foundation problems. A crawl space exploration can be a bit hairy, but we’ve seen them all.

We never conduct a job without the proper paperwork, so we’ll pull the permits you need to make sure your job’s done right — and on the right side of the law.