Has Your Home Been Secured to its Foundation?
You might be surprised to discover that many homes are not properly secured to their foundation. Foundations that are not secured are not seismically safe, or in other words, are…
Does Your Home Need Seismic Retrofitting Before or After an Earthquake
The best defense is a good offense! In other words, we at Sure Safe recommend always being proactive when it comes to the foundation of your home. Many minor home…
Footings are the Most Important Part of Foundation Construction
Footings are the most important part of foundation construction. The purpose of footings is to support the foundation, prevent settling, and is crucial to providing the proper support for the…
The Cost of Permits in San Diego
San Diego home repair permits are among the most expensive in California. This can sometimes mean the cost of repairs can seem more expensive than they really are. Repair prices…
A Foundation Repair Contract Can Become Your Worst Nightmare If You Don’t Understand How To Spot The Red Flags
Since most of us don’t have degrees in engineering or law – or experience in construction, it’s easy not to see these red flags when signing a construction contract. A…
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?
Foundation repair can run a wide gamut when it comes to total cost. Sure Safe’s special VR-1 Footing System and unique organization of engineers allow us to beat industry standard…
Maintain a Strong Home Value by Repairing Structural and Foundation Problems
The last things any homeowner wants to worry about are structural or foundation problems. Left unresolved, structural problems cause damage across the home that worsens with time. The longer a…
Post Replacement vs Complete Foundation Repair
What do you think of first when you think about foundation repair? You’re probably thinking about how expensive foundation repair can be. Fortunately this doesn’t always have to be the…
Spring is a Great Time to Check Your Foundation
Spring is the perfect time to check your foundation, especially in Southern California. Winter in California is essentially the same as the rainy season for many other regions of the…
Vintage Home Foundations and Earthquakes
Earthquakes are an unfortunate reality of living in Southern California. For most of us it’s something we’ve become accustomed to and rarely think twice about, but at Sure Safe it’s…
What to Look for in a Home Inspection?
A thorough home inspection is essential for any potential homebuyer or homeowner who wants to make informed decisions about a purchase or repairs. Be sure to ask for a detailed…
How Important is Your Foundation When Selling Your Home?
So you’re looking to sell your home, and you may be asking yourself, how important is the foundation to the value of my home? Well apart from being the base…