Foundation Repair

What exactly is Foundation Repair? Foundation repair is process of mitigating seasonal movement and lifting a house, to the extent practical, that has moved from its originally constructed design, giving stability to the damaged structure. We understand that one size fits all approach does not work when it comes to foundation repair. Do you have cracked walls? Doors that won't close? Bulging floors? Any of these can be signs of foundation problems. Foundation settlement can lead to major structural problems within your home. Luckily there are ways to repair a concrete foundation without having to tear it out and start from scratch.

Causes of Foundation Problems

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1. Drought

When the moisture is removed from the soil, it shrinks (like a sponge) and will pull away from your foundation. When the soil pulls away, it creates a gap which allows for foundation movement. If your foundation isn't supported properly then it will shift into the space and cracks will start to appear.

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2. Expansive or Heaving Soil
The type of soil your home is built on makes a big difference in your foundation’s stability. When there's too much moisture, the clay soil expands causing upheaval. Upheaval is the opposite of settlement, and pushes your foundation up, creating the same problems as a foundation settling.

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3. Consolidating Soil
It is the opposite of expansive soil. Clay soil is also a consolidating soil. When the clay soil dries, it constricts, pulling away from your foundation. This cause house settlement to move and affects your foundation.

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4. Plumbing Leaks
Plumbing leaks add to the expansive soil problem. Whether the leak is in your crawl space foundation, in exterior plumbing or city lines, when the soil expands, it'll push against your foundation.

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5. Nor'easter
If you live on the east coast, chances are you've experienced a Nor-Easter. These storms can produce flooding, heavy rain and hurricane force winds. Factor these into expansive soil and you could end up having foundation cracks and other structural problems.

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6. Poor Drainage
Protecting your foundation is as easy as keeping your gutters clear and pointing the downspouts away from your home. These simple steps can help prevent some of the foundation damage caused by poor drainage, expansive soil or hydro static pressure which is caused by, you guessed it, too much water.

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7. Poor Construction
Before your home was built, the ground where your foundation is laid needed to be prepared. This typically involves testing the soil, compacting the soil and designing the appropriate footing to support your home.

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