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Foundation repair is not something most people like to think about. Foundation problems can be a stressful, potentially costly endeavor, filled with uncertainty, particularly if not done professionally. If you have a problem or suspect damage and are searching for qualified help, you have come to the right place. BasementDepot has qualified accredited professional foundation repair experts that are backed by our $1000 Free warranty.
Foundation repair, underpinning, and cracks are problems for many homes today. Lateral pressure can cause your walls to crack and bow inward. Additionally, unstable soil conditions lead to your home settling into the ground. Choosing a foundation repair contractor because of a TV advertisement or a large Yellow Page ad can be an expensive mistake. Many professional engineers will not certify the techniques widely advertised on television.
The most obvious indicators that you may need foundation repair include: - Diagonal cracks occur on interior walls at the corners of doors and windows. Cracks may also occur at the intersection of walls and ceilings, and at the intersection of wall surfaces.
- Doors may bind or do not open or close properly. The gap between the top doors and the adjacent door frames may not be uniform.
- Windows may bind or do not open or close properly.
- Cabinet doors do not close properly.
- Floors are not level.
- Cracks in exterior brick.
- Cracks in the concrete along the perimeter of your home.
- Separations of wood trim at the exterior corners of your home above the brick.
- Separations of the brick and the adjacent wood surfaces at the sides of garage doors.
- Separations of the brick and the adjacent wood surfaces at the sides of the chimney.
- Other indications of building movement
The causes:
Your home's structure is designed to transfer weight of the building and contents to the underlying soil or rock. Swelling and shrinking of expansive soils underlying the building are a primary causes of movement throughout the United States. Expansive clay soils swell when soil moisture levels increase and shrink when moisture levels decrease which results in lifting or settlement of the building. Another cause of movement is consolidation of improperly compacted soil or rock fill, which can cause portions of the structure to settle.
Because your home's structure and contents transfers the weight to the underlying soil, the building moves when the soils move. If the structure moves uniformly and does not deflect or become unlevel it is performing as designed. If some parts move more than others, then the building is undergoing differential movement. It is this differential movement that structural damage and damage to the cosmetic finishes throughout your home.
Why fix the problem?
Cracks in your home's structure are not only unsightly, but signs of serious structural damage. Foundation repair techniques offer the following benefits:- Ability to increase total living space
- Peace of Mind
- Avoid future costly repairs
- Avoid damage to doors/windows
- Avoid damage to interior walls and floors
- Increased property value
The main thing to remember is that structural problems do not go away by themselves - they will continue to get worse over time. It is best to solve any problems early on rather than wait until they become worse and the resolution more expensive. Obviously, the more damage, the greater the expense.
What To Do First
The recommended first step in considering any work is to have a certified contractor examine the situation. Obtaining a professional opinion on the causes and available solutions is a necessary step in securing your home. Get several opinions, check our foundation repair knowledgebase, ask questions in our foundation repair help forum, become educated, and make a knowledgeable decision based on the advice received.
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