Historic industrial city southwest of Birmingham
Bessemer is a southwestern suburb of about 26,000 people that grew quickly as an industrial city in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Many homes date from the city's industrial boom and stand on aging piers. Crawl space repair and pier replacement are common.
Industrial history means some lots sit on disturbed or filled soil. Evaluation before buying is wise.
Hillside lots
Wet soil is heavy. On a hillside, saturated clay leans on the uphill wall of a basement after long rain.
Small signs come first. Horizontal cracks, a bowing middle, or damp lines on the wall are worth an inspection.
Service area
Questions
Often yes; pier and joist work is usually less than replacing a house.
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.
Takes under a minute
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.
