A building’s foundation is integral to its strength. That’s because the foundation’s purpose is to support and keep the structure upright. A building may experience foundation problems due to:
Drainage
Soil compaction
Plumbing issues
Climate
Regardless of the cause, the building and residents are at risk. After all, structural damages will only continue to grow over time, and a home’s value will plummet.
Of course, it doesn’t have to be that way. There is an affordable solution to a sinking or failing foundation called “piering,” which is a much more affordable foundation solution.
Foundation piering, or underpinning, involves driving steel legs underneath a foundation to act as supports. In most cases, it can raise the foundation to its original position. At the very least, it will secure the sinking foundation and ensure it doesn’t drop further.
All buildings, but especially residential ones, show signs of foundation issues. Some of the most common include:
Cracks in brick wall
Close-up of cracks in brick/mortar wall
Cracks in sheetrock or plaster walls
Cracks in ceilings
Cracks running from wall to ceiling
Cracks in the exterior of a building
Cracks near door frames
Cracking concrete caused by foundation issues
When these cracks appear, it is time to contact a professional foundation repair company to determine if the damage can be repaired with piering.
Foundation problems will only worsen and cause more damage if a homeowner ignores them. Addressing foundation concerns will stop a sinking foundation before it leads to more significant problems and restore peace of mind. With our plan of action, the building will be safe. Call today for a free quote on pier installation.
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Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake provide foundation, basement, and crawlspace installation and repair for the greater Baltimore area homeowners.
