We finally found a contractor to tackle our little foundation job! With thanks to Iannucci Custom Homes, repairs are well underway, and our savings account is considerably depleted. We sent out an e-mail Wednesday evening. Sometime Thursday Rob stopped by to have a look. He said it would be no problem. He is currently building foundations for two new homes, but had a break while awaiting materials for those projects. At first he said he would start next Wednesday. But by Thursday night he had changed his mind, and he was on the job with his crew at 7:30 am Friday morning. First a trench was dug, exposing the crumbling foundation.
Next it was time to demolish the old foundation, which took a few hours of hard labour. Thankfully they were in the shade during this phase, as it was a warm and very sunny day.
They use styrofoam pre-made forms. Once fitted into place, they pour cement into it. Still shady!
Today we are awaiting the digger to fill in the trench. Next comes the concrete pavement for a large square part of the driveway. This was supposed to have been done along with the new stairs, but once that contractor had dug down to the dirt, we saw the foundation problem, and he was unable to proceed. So far we are out $14,000.00, with the driveway yet to finish. That doesn't count our new eaves troughs, so add in another 3 grand. But at least our drainage problem should finally be solved! Many thanks to Iannucci Custom Homes!
Mapman Mike
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