Foundation Repair Solutions

Foundation Cracks in wall

There are a number of different methods used in foundation repair and the right one will depend on the nature and severity of your issue. Don’t let foundation problems get worse over time. It’s important to identify issues as quickly as possible and undergo the proper course of action to ensure your home or business maintains its structural integrity. How quickly you act upon that information could drastically affect your overall cost of repair. Basement Masters has been providing Northern Virginia with proven foundation repair solutions for over 25 years and can provide you with those answers.

Signs you may need foundation repair

The soil underneath or around your foundation can loosen, shrink, or wash out resulting in a number of possible signs that you should not ignore. These include:

  • Sloping and uneven floors
  • Doors and windows that won’t shut
  • Ceiling cracks
  • Drywall cracks
  • Basement leaks
  • …and much, much more

These may not seem like a big deal at first, but over time these issues can affect the overall structural integrity of your home, risking your safety and damaging the resale value.

Causes of foundation failure in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas

Foundation failure can be caused by many things. Over time, your foundation will settle naturally into the ground. This is normal, but it can become a danger when other factors contribute to rapid settlement. Here are some of the common ways that a foundation will sink too quickly or unevenly:

  • Poor soil compaction when the home was first built
  • Concrete foundation poorly constructed
  • Excess moisture creating soil pressure against your foundation
  • Plumbing leaks creating pooling water by your foundation
  • High water tables pushing up against your foundation floor, eventually seeping through

If you suspect any of these problems may be happening with your foundation, it’s important to get a professional’s opinion right away.

Why Should I Repair My Foundation?

As we’ve said before, foundation issues may not seem serious to you when they’re just small cracks or a slightly sloping floor, but over time this can be extremely dangerous for your family. Cracks can let in more water and unwanted pests, causing damage to your home. Your home can start growing mold since it’s exposed to more moisture than normal. This means your family’s lungs are at risk as well. Every day you wait, you are wasting money on energy bills and allowing your home to lose value.

It’s better to call a professional to handle the situation right away.

What Do I Do First?

All you need to do is give our expert team a call. Once we’ve established the problem over the phone, we will come to your home at a time convenient to you to thoroughly examine the entire home and foundation. After a decision has been made for repairs, we will call you with a free detailed quote outlining what we suggest for your home’s situation.

Trust Basement Masters Waterproofing

We know that foundation repair can be expensive and frustrating, but we strive every day to make it a quick, stress-free experience. We assure you that you will be satisfied with our proven foundation repair solutions. Check out our testimonials and project photos if you’re unsure, then give us a call today for a free quote!

 

Perhaps the most obvious of signs that your home needs foundation repair is if your walls or floors are cracking. If they have a jagged appearance, it is possible that the problem's root lies in the foundation. Some cracks may just be a sign of damaged drywall or wallpaper, however, if they extend through to the ceiling or walls, there might be a higher chance for foundation damage. The foundation of your home is critical for its safety. It supports the entire home's structure, including the roof, walls, and floors! A cracked or weakened foundation can leave you likely to have to invest in repairs before they grow in severity and cost. A foundation in poor condition lead to high indoor humidity levels and an increased electricity bill. Proper solutions from professional services will keep your entire house safe and working efficiently. Irregularities in a home's foundation, including cracks, means it is time to call a foundation repair expert for help. Settling homes regularly show symptoms as a series of cues that show up over time. Taking note of the cues that manifest can help us determine what type of movement or force may have caused it. With that information processed, we can then move onto what solutions we provide that can help solve them.
Cracking and bowing walls in your home's basement more than likely mean it is time to have the walls repaired! It is usually a sign of water seepage when you see cracks in your walls. This could be because heavy rains have caused a significant increase in damage-causing pressure. Walls that are beginning to lean can also lead to damage that can spread throughout the entire basement. Repair at this point is an essential step to take! If there is a severe amount of bowing in your home's foundation walls, you may need to consider foundation wall replacement. Repairs can solve problems temporarily, but when hydrostatic pressure is the root issue, it must first be prevented in order to stop future damage. Concrete block repair is a viable option for walls that have only come to bow a few inches outward. Waiting too long to implement solutions can give way to collapsed walls, which can put your entire home in a bad way, causing extensive damage! Some cases have become extreme enough to make a home uninhabitable!
As you may know, all hardwood floods will expand naturally after being exposed to moisture. This is true even if only one side of the plank has been exposed to it, as that one side alone will expand. The entire board will warp away from the side that has absorbed moisture. As a result, the sides of the plank bend upward, creating a way appearance in the length of the plank. Seasonal changes are often to blame for these imperfections, like summertime for example, as this is when humidity levels rise. In conditions like these, the expanding boards can return to their natural form as the humidity levels lower once more. Cupping, another type of deformaiton, is also likely to occur when other moisture sources are present like bad ventilation, faulty plumbing, or many other varieties of circumstances regarding excess moisture in your home. Once your flooring becomes distorted and does not return to its original shape, you can safely predict that there is an underlying moisture issue inside. As always, an evaluation by a professional waterproofing company can provide closer insight into solutions. A company you can trust, like us here at Basement Masters Waterproofing, can determine is excess moisture is intruding and whether or not it is coming from your basement or crawl space or your foundation. With distorted hardwood floors, it is likely one of these is the source of the problem.
 

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