Posts Tagged ‘Contractors’

Mudjacking a Settled Slab

Mudjacking a Concrete Slab

If your driveway, sidewalk or patio has a large area of concrete that has settled unevenly and now has a pitch towards your home foundation and threatens to flow rain water towards the basement.  It may be the your home inspectors recommendation that the condition is a candidate for mudjacking.

Mudjacking is a process that utilizes hydraulic pressure to raise or level concrete slabs and sidewalks.  A series of holes approximately 2 inch holes are drilled through the slab a pre determined locations.  A mixture of water, ground stone and cement is pumped through the holes with a special machine.  The stiff mud that is pumped under the slab will lift it to the desired location or slope. 

If you have a slab that is in relatively good condition with few cracks, mudjacking can be a more cost effective way of correcting the problem than replacing the slab.  Done correctly, the repair will last for years


Avoiding Home Repair Scam Artists

Your doorbell rings and you aren’t expecting company.  You go to the door and there stands a salesman or contractor.  It’s that time of year here in the Rochester and Southeastern MN area where the roofing contractors show up after a storm, and the driveway sealers want to give you a deal  on your driveway.

Here are a few tips to avoid getting taken by a home repair scam artist.  If you haven’t called and scheduled an appointment with a contractor regarding roofing, painting or black top sealing, and you’re not interested, don’t even listen to the person at your door.  Tell them you are not interested and simply close your door.  Some of these people will try high pressure and or scare tactics to try and engage you.  These guys may offer a free inspection and report along with estimates for repairs.  Be very wary of cash payments deals, which usually means that no written contract will be offered.  Another tip off of scam artists are out of state license plates and toll free phone numbers and addresses.  Selecting a contractor for home repairs requires common sense and a little bit of homework. 

Rick Erickson, Home Inspector. HomePro Home Inspections. Rochester, Southeastern, MN. 507-202-8942



Being a first time homebuyer and having our first home inspection, you really took the time to explain in detail and helped us to understand everything.  You really went above and beyond what we expected.  Thanks Again!

Mike H. St Charles, MN

The review of the inspection report findings was excellent. It was easy to ask questions. Rick has a thorough knowledge of homes, and provided us great answers.

Becky M, Lewiston, MN

We were very pleased with the thoroughness of your inspection and the fee charged for your services.

Bill & Mary S. Rochester, MN


Call and schedule your inspection today 507.202.8942