Foundations
The #1 Solution for Crumbling Foundations, Foundation Core Samples, Foundation Core Taps, Core Samples, and Core Taps!
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Core Solutions is committed to be part of the solution not the problem for foundation concerns.Magnetic Measurement
Petrographic examination
Here is a way to look at it to help decide. First ask yourself what am I looking for? If you are certain that you have mapping cracks and you are looking for core samples to be taken to verify the presence of pyhrrotite and submit the report to the state for reimbursement, then you may opt to have us take the core samples and send them to a lab that does Magnetic measurement since this is a bit cheaper. If you have some cracking or you are in a real estate transaction and are uncertain as to if your foundation is or going to be an issue for what is considered a “failed Foundation” then since the only labs currently doing compaction or stress tests with the evaluation are labs that use petrographic Examination that would be a reason to go with that method of testing. The reason you would want this stress test is to assist in determining what the condition of the concrete is which may relate to future consideration. Just because you have pyhrrotite in your foundation, it has not been proven that foundations will completely fail unless the following conditions also exist: Improperly mixed concrete (doesn’t hold up to stress test), Concrete did not bond properly, Excessive moisture absorbed by the concrete, Pyhrrotite does have oxidation and degradation.
Foundation Problem Examples
Why Take Core Samples?
If you are in the Hartford and Tolland County, the following list of towns testing may be required by mortgage companies for real estate transactions, tax credits and state of Connecticut reimbursement or you may need to know the condition of your foundation. The following is a list of towns set by the state of Ct. as of the date this was collected but may not be complete:- Coventry
- Vernon
- Bolton
- Manchester
- East Hartford
- Wethersfield
- Glastonbury
- Marlborough
- Suffield
- Enfield
- Windsor
- Windsor Locks
- East Granby
- Bloomfield
- East Windsor
- Hebron
- South Windsor
- Ellington
- Stafford
- Stafford Springs
- Tolland
- Somers
- Union
- Andover
- Willington
- Ashford
- Woodstock
- Eastford
- Pomfret
- Mansfield
- Storrs
- Columbia
The towns in Massachusetts that have also reported foundations that may be effected are as follows: Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Hampton, Monson, Springfield, Wilbraham, Holland, Wales, Agawam, and Southwick. If a town is not listed that does not mean that other foundations haven’t been effected at this point, it means they may not have shown signs of problems or been reported.
Our CEO Gary Preza taking a Core Sample in a partially finished space. Our core samples are taken neatly, and adhere to the highest standards!
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Core Solutions is unbiased and may be the only one on your side!We are not a construction company that is out to replace your foundation. We do not gain anything by the results of your core testing.
We assist you in choosing the right lab for the testing your situation demands.
We will take proper samples using the highest standards of practice to assure proper labeling and reporting.
We will analyze the results with you to assist you in your next steps.
We take pride in being as clean as possible when taking foundation samples.
We understand water is involved when cutting the core samples and this can make a mess, we take extra time and steps to assure the majority of water is contained.
We take extra steps to assure areas where the samples are taken don’t leak in the future and we stand behind it if they leak.
A full test report is provided to assist you with your next steps.