50447, IA Retaining Walls

It's inevitable that a home will need repair sooner or later, and often this means dealing with wood, brick and other wall repairs that may need the services of an expert. A qualified wall contractor is always the best route to go when it comes to fixing walls of any type and this means those made of wood, masonry (stone), or sheetrock and drywall.

Remember when talking to a prospective wall contractor that he or she should be ready to evaluate the damaged area from the top down, meaning that the cause of the damage must be determined. Some damage is contained and can be quickly fixed but other damage may be due to a crack in the foundation, water leakage, or something else that also needs addressing. Simply patching the wall will not completely fix problems like these!

Examining the wall from the top down can reveal problems with the wall that are not always visible to the naked eye - or to a layperson that is not familiar with other wall damage. Cracks that spread from a hole being punched into the wall or from a poor foundation may spread to areas you're not familiar with, and which should be checked by that wall contractor. Trying to just repair tiny cracks you can see may mean more damage to be addressed down the road.

And a wall contractor will know to check with other professionals for areas in which he or she is not familiar. For example, working with a masonry expert for rock walls and a structural engineer for foundation problems should be standard. He or she should be prepared to consult with other professionals for jobs like this to be sure your home is in the best shape it can be in!