HOME FOUNDATION REPAIR, SIMPLIFIED
Foundation damage can cause a variety of problems in your home. Different foundation problems also require different solutions. If your foundation is only suffering minimal seasonal movement, you may be able to do away with minor fixes to your home structure, but if your foundation has suffered from permanent settlement, you may need professional foundation repairs.
The exact type of repair you will need depends on the type of foundation that you have and the type of soil your home is built on.
Our foundation repair technicians use state-of-the-art leveling and stabilizing equipment to repair foundation footings or basement walls that would otherwise need to be rebuilt.
You may have a foundation problem if you can spot one or more of the following danger signs:
If the wall of your basement appears to be falling into the inside of your home, you need a wall anchor to correct the problem and pull the wall back into place. A broken bone in your body is like a broken wall in your basement. Neither can correct itself or be left untreated. Excessive water in the soil surrounding your home’s walls will cause the soil to expand which will put pressure on the walls of your basement and lead to a bowed wall. When a crack appears horizontally along the wall, the problem has begun & the wall is starting to bow. It is best to address and correct the problem immediately. Once a wall has begun to move it will continue to move rapidly. There is no telling when the foundation wall will eventually fall in completely.
Minimize the cost of basement repairs by addressing the failing foundation problem quickly.
To keep your foundation from sinking into the ground, do not plant tress within twenty feet of your home. Over time the roots of the tree will grow and use up all of the moisture in the soil holding your foundation underneath your house. This will eventually lead to a sinking foundation. Keep in mind that extra moisture around your foundation is not good, gutters and downspouts must be used to keep water away from house, but you do not want to disturb the moisture that is already there underneath.
A few signs that your foundation could be failing are: stair step cracks on the outside brick of your home, cracks in the drywall or horizontal cracks along the walls of your home inside, doors and windows that do not open & close properly, or caulking that is separating from the walls. If you see any of these failing foundation signs it would be a good idea to address the issues immediately, waiting will only leave to further failure of your foundation and more foundation repair cost to you.
Water is the enemy when it comes to expansive soil problems. There can be too much, causing the soil to swell, or not enough, causing the soil to shrink. If the soil could swell or shrink uniformly then it would be unlikely to cause a problem. But when only part of the foundation heaves or settles, differential movement causes cracks and other damage.
Most movement is caused by differences in soils moisture. After construction, soil beneath part of the foundation becomes wetter or drier than the rest of the soil.
The reason why this happens: when there is a gain in soil moisture, this can be the most serious threat since the chance of expansive soils is much greater than the shrinking potential. The soil can gain moisture several ways, plumbing leaks, subsurface water like rain water or a high water table, or surface water.
Poor drainage can be a major contributor to soil moisture gains. Gutters should be used and downspouts directed six to eight feet away from the house to prevent drainage of water next to the foundation.
When there is a loss of soil moisture, the soil may be at or near its optimum moisture content when the foundation is built, but it may lose enough moisture during a drought to cause the foundation to settle. Settlement is usually greatest near the perimeter of the foundation where the soil dries most quickly.
For more information on our foundation repair systems contact us to schedule a FREE Foundation Inspection today.
The exact type of repair you will need depends on the type of foundation that you have and the type of soil your home is built on.
Our foundation repair technicians use state-of-the-art leveling and stabilizing equipment to repair foundation footings or basement walls that would otherwise need to be rebuilt.
You may have a foundation problem if you can spot one or more of the following danger signs:
- Windows and doors are sticking, hard to open.
- There are large gaps in your window and door frames.
- Cracks in mortar and/or broken bricks.
- Interior plaster walls are cracking or wallpaper is wrinkled.
- Multiple nail pops are appearing in your ceilings and foundation walls.
- Foundation walls are beginning to lean noticeably.
- Window and/or door trim are developing spaces.
- Floors are starting to settle and become uneven.
- Chimneys are tilting or leaning.
- Termites or other insect infestation.
- Foundations are sinking.
- Cracks can be seen in your foundation or basement walls.
If the wall of your basement appears to be falling into the inside of your home, you need a wall anchor to correct the problem and pull the wall back into place. A broken bone in your body is like a broken wall in your basement. Neither can correct itself or be left untreated. Excessive water in the soil surrounding your home’s walls will cause the soil to expand which will put pressure on the walls of your basement and lead to a bowed wall. When a crack appears horizontally along the wall, the problem has begun & the wall is starting to bow. It is best to address and correct the problem immediately. Once a wall has begun to move it will continue to move rapidly. There is no telling when the foundation wall will eventually fall in completely.
Minimize the cost of basement repairs by addressing the failing foundation problem quickly.
To keep your foundation from sinking into the ground, do not plant tress within twenty feet of your home. Over time the roots of the tree will grow and use up all of the moisture in the soil holding your foundation underneath your house. This will eventually lead to a sinking foundation. Keep in mind that extra moisture around your foundation is not good, gutters and downspouts must be used to keep water away from house, but you do not want to disturb the moisture that is already there underneath.
A few signs that your foundation could be failing are: stair step cracks on the outside brick of your home, cracks in the drywall or horizontal cracks along the walls of your home inside, doors and windows that do not open & close properly, or caulking that is separating from the walls. If you see any of these failing foundation signs it would be a good idea to address the issues immediately, waiting will only leave to further failure of your foundation and more foundation repair cost to you.
Water is the enemy when it comes to expansive soil problems. There can be too much, causing the soil to swell, or not enough, causing the soil to shrink. If the soil could swell or shrink uniformly then it would be unlikely to cause a problem. But when only part of the foundation heaves or settles, differential movement causes cracks and other damage.
Most movement is caused by differences in soils moisture. After construction, soil beneath part of the foundation becomes wetter or drier than the rest of the soil.
The reason why this happens: when there is a gain in soil moisture, this can be the most serious threat since the chance of expansive soils is much greater than the shrinking potential. The soil can gain moisture several ways, plumbing leaks, subsurface water like rain water or a high water table, or surface water.
Poor drainage can be a major contributor to soil moisture gains. Gutters should be used and downspouts directed six to eight feet away from the house to prevent drainage of water next to the foundation.
When there is a loss of soil moisture, the soil may be at or near its optimum moisture content when the foundation is built, but it may lose enough moisture during a drought to cause the foundation to settle. Settlement is usually greatest near the perimeter of the foundation where the soil dries most quickly.
For more information on our foundation repair systems contact us to schedule a FREE Foundation Inspection today.
