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Foundation Repair

Trust the experts at ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing to repair your home’s foundation for good. We’ve been helping homeowners solve their structural and drainage problems since 1958, with affordable financing, transferable Life-of-the-Structure Warranties and the industry’s only Money Back Guarantee!

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Bowing Basement Walls

Have you noticed signs of water damage in your basement? Whether you’re buying or selling a home or just want to fix the home you love, Basement Systems has the solution.

Drywall Cracks at Door and Window Corners

Insulating your basement walls and floor can help make your basement comfortable and reduce your home heating and cooling costs. Installing the right type of basement insulation the right way can offer several benefits.

Exterior Foundation Wall Cracks

Mold thrives in dark, moist environments where organic materials are present. This is the reason why basements and crawl spaces are perfect places for mold to grow. Dust mites also love humid environments because they absorb the water out of the air.

Leaning Chimney

We fix cracked foundation walls!
FlexiSpan® repair to eliminate crack leakage problems
Permanent repairs for structural cracks using wall anchors, I-beams, carbon fiber and Shotcrete.
Different types of cracks call for different repair techniques

Sagging Floors

Have you noticed signs of water damage in your basement? Whether you’re buying or selling a home or just want to fix the home you love, Basement Systems has the solution.

Stair-Step Cracks in Brick & Walls

Insulating your basement walls and floor can help make your basement comfortable and reduce your home heating and cooling costs. Installing the right type of basement insulation the right way can offer several benefits.

Foundation Repair
Foundation issues are very serious and only get more dangerous and costly with time. Our guaranteed solutions help you avoid major structural repairs and protect your home’s value. If you suspect foundation problems, don’t wait.
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Nothing is more important to us than the safety of your home and everyone inside. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing has been serving homeowners for over 65 years, with guaranteed repair solutions that are as affordable and effective as they are smart.

’58 Strong Carbon Fiber Concrete Floor Stitches

We can keep basement cracks from spreading with our Carbon ’58 Floor Stitches. Sealing floor cracks also keeps out water and stops the easy access of radon and moisture vapor.

’58 Strong Floor Stabilizers

For homes with crawl spaces, our ’58 Strong Floor Stabilizers can provide the durable support needed to keep your upstairs floors level and firm.

’58 Strong Helical Piers

When foundation settlement occurs, it can lead to a variety of other problems from your foundation. ’58 Strong piers stop the settling!

’58 Strong Steel I-Beams

For more drastic leaning or bowing wall repairs, ’58 Strong steel I-beams stop further wall movement. Our installation method ensures a Life-of-the-Structure repair.

Carbon ’58 Wall Straps

Catching foundation wall problems is key to stopping further damage and expensive repairs. If caught soon enough, Carbon ’58 carbon fiber wall straps are a great, low-profile and low-cost repair.

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Foundation Repair

Causes Of Foundation Damage

Expansive Soils

Expansive soils create foundation damage. Expansive soils, including, clay soil, shrink-swell, and heavable soil, are all different names for the same thing. Expansive soils are responsible for more damage to buildings than any other natural hazard.

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

Deep foundations require a type of foundation repair that has support columns, pillars, or piles. These piers are driven deep into the ground or until they reach bedrock. This is done to provide additional stabilization when the surface soil can no longer support the weight of your home.

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

When the soil your home is built on can no longer support the weight of your home, the structure will start to settle. An expert may recommend installing a deep foundation system to stabilize your home.

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

Who to Call for Foundation Repair?

From stair-step cracks on an exterior brick wall to bowing basement walls and sinking foundations, these are problems with your foundation that require a foundation repair contractor. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing has over 65 years of experience in fixing these kinds of foundation crack problems and more!

How Long Does Foundation Repair Take?

For foundation repair, the length of time it will take will depend on a variety of factors, such as the size of your building or home, the soil situation around and under your foundation, and the scale of work to be done. On average, you can expect your foundation repair to take around 2-5 days.

How Much is Foundation Repair?

Due to the uniqueness of each foundation repair situation, the cost of the foundation repair job will depend on a number of factors. Our ‘58 foundation repair experts will need to assess and determine the scope of the work needed to properly fix your foundation. This can include what products and materials will be needed, such as our ‘58 Strong Helical Piers and our ‘58 Strong Steel I-beams. Your foundation repair can include your foundation sinking due to settlement as well as your walls either cracking or beginning to bow. We must also assess the land surrounding your foundation. Once our inspection is complete, you will receive a free, zero-obligation price estimate.

What Happens If You Don’t Fix Foundation Problems?

Foundation problems don’t fix themselves. In fact, waiting to get a foundation problem fixed will only let it get worse. That means more damage to your foundation and more repair costs. Foundation problems can even lead to other problems for your home, such as water leaking into your basement, leaning chimneys, and the jamming of your doors and windows.

How to Repair Foundation Settlement

Homes with poor soil conditions can often experience uneven foundation settlement. This can cause cracks in your foundation floor, cracks in your foundation wall, and even damage to other parts of your home. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing has over 65 years of experience in how to repair a settling foundation with the use of piers. Our ‘58 Strong Helical Piers can help stabilize your foundation and prevent further settlement from occurring.

What Causes Floor and Wall Gaps?

Are you noticing a widening space between the base of your wall and your floor? That’s typically a sign of home settlement. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing can help check your foundation with a free inspection. Should uneven foundation settlement be occurring, we have the solutions to stabilize and reinforce your foundation to prevent further sinking.

How Do You Repair Foundation Leaks?

When there are foundation cracks leaking with water, it is important to address the problem as soon as possible to prevent further water damage and moisture-related problems. Water can also leak into your basement or crawl space through the space between your foundation wall and floor slab, also known as the cove. To prevent these leaks requires a solution that addresses the main cause: hydrostatic pressure. That’s where ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing can help! We offer both our own ‘58 waterproofing system and a variety of foundation repair solutions to solve your foundation leaks and cracked foundation problems. We can address both the hydrostatic pressure and the cracks that your foundation has suffered.

How Do Your Repair a Foundation Crack?

Foundation cracks can occur for different reasons. For some homes, it is because of uneven foundation settlement and parts of the foundation become stressed to the point of cracking. For other homes, it can be because of hydrostatic pressure as outside groundwater presses against the foundation, especially during rain storms. One case of hydrostatic pressure being responsible is when a homeowner is having bowing basement walls. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing has over 65 years of experience behind our foundation repair solutions. Whatever the reason for your foundation cracks, you can be sure that we’ll have a comprehensive solution to repair your foundation cracks while also addressing the source of the problems. We offer solutions ranging from our ‘58 Strong Helical Piers to our Carbon ‘58 Wall Straps. Our waterproofing solutions can also provide the means to keep hydrostatic pressure from building up against your foundation.
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