Found all over the state, small buildings and older homes are popular residences for small businesses. Many times these structures can be purchased at a good selling price, and often the charm of the structure draws business owners to the property. While getting a good deal and finding a place that suits your style and business are popular and inviting, many older structures come with “side effects” that must be taken into consideration in order to ensure the security of your dwelling and the reputation of your business.
Many older homes and construction buildings have one thing in common: an unsound foundation. A home built 75 years ago was not built upon the same standards that homes today are built on, and many times a structure’s stability can be severely compromised. While you are out looking for a property to purchase or lease for your business, it is important to look for common signs that signal a problem with the structure’s foundation:
- Cracks in the walls
- Cracks in slab foundations
- Cracks in concrete basement walls
- Cracks in the bricks (external or internal)
- Jammed doors
- Windows that stick
- Exterior steps or porches that are pulling away from the structure
At Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs, we have been in business for over 90 years, and we have the knowledge, know-how, and experience to help secure older dwellings so that they are safe and structurally sound for you and your business. Do not put your business’s reputation on the line by having clients come to you in an unstable older home or building! Anglin’s understands that you are not only thinking of liability, but you are also concerned with making your customers feel comfortable and at ease. Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs is the name that Atlanta trusts for all types of structural and foundation repairs. Contact us today.
Posted on behalf of John Anglin, Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs
