Do you own an old house? If this is the case, there is a good chance that your foundation might be failing. This is usually one of the first things to go as a home ages. It is crucial that you have your foundation inspected regularly if your house is more than 50 years old. This will allow you to detect any potential problems before they become too serious. You will need to track down a contractor who has knowledge of how to correctly fix a damaged or failing foundation. Here is how you can do this.

1. Refer to the Better Business Bureau for references for foundation repair contractors in your area.

The best place to get references for reputable contractors has always been the BBB. They carefully research the business histories of all the contractors they grade on their site. The amount of info they compile about each contractor …