This neighborhood is known for its shifting soil, which has caused significant foundation issues for the neighborhood. When the area was built 75 years ago, the builder was unfamiliar with the soil and was not familiar with building basements. As a result, this home sat on a concrete slab and the entire foundation was shifting and cracking. It was so significant, it couldn’t be used as a rental any longer, so the landlord sold it.
New rebar, helical piers, and concrete were installed all around the perimeter; tuck-pointing was required. Interior cracks in the walls and ceilings needed major repair throughout as well. A portion of the wall where the living room and kitchen met was in such disrepair due to the shifting home, it was removed entirely to create an inviting entryway into the kitchen & dining room.
The tight primary bathroom shared a wall with the large laundry room that had a lot of dead space. By closing out the unnecessary door and moving that wall to so that extra space was now utilized appropriately, a functional master bathroom was created.
The entire house was updated: modern, soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless appliances in the kitchen; new floors and fresh paint throughout; and fully renovated bathrooms.
