It may seem wise to wait for warmer weather before doing any work on your house, but when it comes to stone foundation repair, winter is an ideal time. Older homes tend to have stone walls lining the basement, and when these walls start deteriorating, there’s no need to wait for higher temperatures to reinforce them. There are several advantages of getting started in the dead of winter. Here’s what all homeowners should know about stone foundation repair during the colder months. 

Most of the Work Will Be Done on the Interior 

When it comes to repairing stone foundations, it’s typically the basement’s interior walls that need the most work. This is the primary reason why you can schedule such work at any time of the year. There are a few major benefits of getting started during the colder months, though. Since winter is the slow season, for example, there will be a lot of flexibility, and you can arrange for the job to be done around your schedule. And because the contractor will not have to hire extra hands to meet all their deadlines, as they do during the busy season, you can anticipate significant savings.

Some of the Work May Need to Be Done in the Spring 

If the home’s exterior foundation needs some work, too, you may have to wait until spring to finish the project. Since exterior basement walls only reach one or two feet above the ground, though, it will be a simple job. It will also give the contractor the chance to review their interior work and make sure it’s holding up well. If it turns out they missed anything on the interior, they can address it before moving on to the exterior. 

If you need stone foundation repair, turn to Hicon Inc. For more than 40 years, this masonry contractor has been serving both residential and commercial clients throughout Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area. Based in Cincinnati, they are proud to provide a variety of services, including paver installation, porch reconstruction, and chimney repair. To see what their satisfied clients have to say about the work they do, visit their website. To discuss your needs and request a detailed proposal, call (513) 242-3612.