Foundation Repair
Repairing your foundation is essential to maintain the structural integrity and stability of your home or building. Foundation issues, such as cracks, settling, or bowing walls, can compromise the structural integrity of the entire structure, leading to potential safety hazards and costly damages if left unaddrressed. Repairing the foundation helps prevent further deterioration, ensures the safety of occupants, and preserves the value of the property.
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Bowing Basement Walls
Bowing basement walls indicate structural issues, often caused by soil pressure, water damage, or foundation settlement, which can compromise the stability and safety of the building if left untreated.
Drywall Cracks at Door and Window Corners
Drywall cracks at door and wwindows corners can be signs of fouundation settling or shifting, indicating ptential structural issues that should be evaluated by a professional to prevent further damage and ensure the stability of the building.
Exterior Foundation Wall Cracks
Signs of exterior foundation cracks include visible cracks on the exterior walls of the foundaion, bulging or bowing walls, gaps between the foundation and the adjacent structure, and water seepage or pooling around the foundation perimeter. These signs indicatte ptential structural issue that require professional evaluation and repair to prevent further damage and ensure the stability of the building.
Leaning Chimney
A leaning chimney is a significant structural issue that often indicates foundation settlement or deterioration of support structures. Itt can pose serious safety risks and should be addressed promptly to prevent collapse or further damage to the building. Professional evaluation and repair are necessary to stabilize the chimney and snsure the safety of the structure.
Sagging Floors
Sagging floors are often a sign of underlying structural issues, such as inadequate support, foundatiion settlement, or deterioration of structural components. It’s essential to address sagging floors promptly to prrevent further damage and ensure the safety and stability of the building. Professional assessment and repair are necessary to identify the root cause and implement appropriate solutions.
Stair-Step Cracks in Brick & Walls
Stair-step cracks in bricks and walls indicate foundation settlement or structural movement, necessitating prompt attention to prevent further damage, Professional evaluation is recommended to address the underlying cause and implement necessary repairs.
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Causes Of Foundation Damage
Expansive Soils
This type of soil contains minerals like smectite clays, which absorb a lot of moisture. As the expansive soil soaks up water it expands – up to 15 times its dry volume. Furthermore, the expanded soil then pushes against your foundation and creates cracks or waterproofing problems.
In fact, as the expansive soil dries, it shrinks. The soil shrinkage gives your foundation room to move around. Consequently, this extra room removes the support from your foundation and will cause cracks, settling, and other foundation damage. The pressure of expansive soils against your foundation can exceed 30,000 pounds per square foot.
Deep Foundations
These types of foundations require solutions which address problems like settlement or stair-step cracked bricks. For example, if your home has cracked bricks caused by settlement, push piers or resistance piles may be installed. The piers are installed beneath your home’s foundation footing and then driven into bedrock or stable soil.
The piers are installed into stable soil or bedrock because it prevents further settlement and movement. Furthermore, the resistance provided by the stable soil can even help lift your home back to its original level.
Deep Foundation Soils
Deep foundation soils and deep foundation systems are best understood by starting with the ground. Soil is made up of obvious layers which have different qualities and are a good indicator of how deep you need to extend your foundation.
The top layers of soil compress and easily compact – this is where settlement occurs and where you’ll find problem soils like expansive clay. The deeper soil layers, like parent rock, are stable and less likely to move. This is why a deep foundation pier system is installed into competent load bearing soils or bedrock.
Increased Market Value
Structural damage can dramatically decrease your home’s resale value. Repairing your foundation can ensure your home’s value stays where you want it. It reassures future homeowners that it’s safe for them and their families.
Enhanced Structural Safety
Foundation problems compromise your home’s safety. Repairing it will ensure your entire home’s structural integrity for decades to come. Our experts can inspect your home for signs of damage and provide solutions that will enhance its structural integrity.
Improved Living Environment
Foundation cracks can let more moisture into your home, causing mold and mildew growth. A particularly toxic strain of mold, black mold, can be extremely harmful to people with respiratory issues. It can also cause allergies, and in some cases, asthma attacks. By repairing the cracks in your walls and making sure your foundation is stable and secure, you can literally breathe easier.
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Foundation Repair F.A.Q
What is foundation repair?
structural integrity of a building's foundation, typically to address issues
such as settlement, cracks, or shifting.
What are the signs that my foundation needs repair?
walls or floors, uneven or sagging floors, sticking doors or windows, gaps
around windows or doors, and water intrusion or moisture problems in the
basement or crawl space.
What causes foundation problems?
movement, poor drainage, plumbing leaks, tree roots, seismic activity, and
improper construction techniques.
Can foundation problems be fixed?
methods, such as underpinning, piering, slabjacking, or drainage
improvements, depending on the specific issues and conditions of the
foundation.
How long does foundation repair take?
the damage, the repair method used, and the size of the structure. It can
range from a few days to several weeks or longer for more complex
projects.
How much does foundation repair cost?
Will foundation repair affect my home's value?
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