Your homes foundation exists to support the weight of the entire structure. Many times issues such as a sinking foundation, also known as foundation settlement, bowed walls, and wall or floor cracks are commonplace. If you suspect your home may be afflicted by one or more of these issues, it is important that you have a professional come out and inspect your foundation as soon as possible. These issues should not go untreated, if left ignored, any foundation issues can escalate quickly causing extremely expensive repairs to be needed. It is important that if you notice any of these problems in your home to have them looked at by a professional immediately. Our team of trained professionals can provide your home with foundation repair services using trusted and proven techniques such as wall anchors, foundation piers and more.
Untreated structural issues in your home will not get better over time without crucial intervention. You can avoid major repairs such as the replacement of your entire foundation, damaged utility lines, crumbling drywall, and more.
Cracks in Drywall
Cracks in Brick
Crack in Exterior Wall
What Causes Foundation Issues?
There are specific things that our professionals look for that may be obvious to us, but not to homeowners, that indicate that there are foundation issues. It is important to periodically get the foundation of your home inspected to find out more about what you can do to protect your home and wallet.
Sinking Foundation
If one side of the home is lower than the other or the soil below the home is not able to support the weight of the home any longer, it will sink or settle into the ground over time. This generally takes many years and is very slow but the resulting cracks are very noticeable. This may result in doors or windows sticking when they are opened or closed or cracks at the corners of the doors and windows.
Stairstep Cracking
One thing you can look for as an indication that your foundation is experiencing settling is cracks that form in your stairs, brickwork, or even caulking. These issues can point to something serious, such as your foundation has started to sink or shift. Do not ignore these issues, as they just get worse with time, consult one of our professionals today to find out what you need to do moving forward.
Contact Us Today!
If you've got any questions about our available foundation repair services, feel free to reach out to us at 757-367-5924 or using our online contact form. We look forward to helping you with your foundation problems.