Insulating a home, Saving on your Bills

Lowering your Bills by Investing in Home Insulation When it comes to home maintenance, making sure your home is well insulated is one of the best ways to invest your money and get an immediate return by saving energy and lowering your bills. Unless your house was built specifically with

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Do you need a French drain on your property?

We might not put much thought to the drainage on our property, but drainage systems play an important role in protecting homes in the San Francisco and Oakland areas. Poor drainage can result in a variety of different types of damage. French drains are some of the most common types

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Foundation upkeep, avoid costly repairs

At Montclair Construction, we have been performing foundation repairs in the San Francisco/Oakland areas for many years. We have worked on many repairs from the minor foundation issues to some of the most serious forms of damage. In these years, one thing that we have noticed is that many foundations

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Enjoy time on your deck this summer

With the nice weather, summer makes most people want to spend more time outdoors. With a backyard deck, you have a great range of options for enjoying time outdoors when you are at home. A deck makes for outdoor spaces that are more functional, and they can be perfect for

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Great Low Cost Home Improvements

When people talk about home improvement projects, so much attention is paid to the big jobs. While it can be great to do a complete remodel of a room or a section of your house, there is something to be said for the little upgrades. These projects might not be

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Why Foundation Repairs Need to be Done Right Away

A lot of homeowners put off doing repairs. Some repairs might be expensive, and others might require a lot of work. You figure that it can wait for a better time. With some repairs, this might be acceptable, but there are some repairs that need to be done as soon

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Slab Foundation Repair

Your home’s slab is basically the concrete base on which your home rests. Over time, a slab foundation can start to have problems. The slab is subject to a range of different pressures, and the soil around the foundation can often be one of the chief concerns for the integrity

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Spring Home Maintenance

Spring is here, and as the weather improves, you may want to take the opportunity to get a little home maintenance done. To ensure that your home is in great shape for the summer, here are a few tips for spring home maintenance. Clean Your Gutters Many homeowners do not

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5 Home Repairs that You Can’t Afford to Put Off

It is understandable if you do not want to spend your money making repairs that may seem less than urgent. If it is not affecting your everyday life right now, there can be a tendency to let things go until the problem can’t be ignored. With some minor problems, this

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Planning an Outdoor Living Space

An outdoor living space can do a lot for a home. It can give you a place to relax in your free time, it can be good for entertaining guests, and it will provide you with more opportunities to enjoy the nice weather that is so common in the San

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