As your home gets older, it’s possible you have seen the signs of its age such as cracks in the wall, doors that don’t shut properly, sagging floors, a leaning chimney, and more. These are some of the obvious signs that you need foundation leveling. If these issues are becoming a more and more present threat in your home, it’s time to call Innovative Foundation Repair for foundation leveling in Irving, TX.
What’s Causing Your Foundation Damage?
It is important to determine the cause of your foundation damage. There are 5 primary causes of foundation problems and failure. We will evaluate your foundation and the soil under and around it to determine the cause, but it is most likely one of these five issues.
First, it could be from dry soil under your home. If the soil is too dry, it shrinks. This causes the foundation to shift as the soil that once supported it is now pulling away from your foundation. If your home is built on clay, it is very possible that soil shrinkage is the root of your foundation problems.
Your foundation problems could also be from the complete opposite cause, where the soil under your home absorbs too much water and swells. When the soil expands, it can push your foundation up and cause the same problems. If the soil under your foundation is either dry or too wet, you will need foundation leveling work to keep your home in safe living conditions.
Another problem could be that your foundation wasn’t properly constructed in the first place. If this is the case, don’t worry because it is still repairable. It is possible there are two types of soil under your foundation, which can make it expand and shrink even more than if it were built on one soil type. Generally, this problem is avoided by using specific tools and resources to keep the ground solid, but we can still use our innovative solutions to repair the most important part of your home, the foundation.
Soil Erosion Causes Big Problems
There are two types of soil erosion that can cause foundation issues. One is erosion due to a lack of good drainage around your home, and another is natural sinkholes. If your gutters aren’t keeping rainfall away from your home as they should be, you may be in need of foundation leveling and gutter repair.
Lack of proper drainage around your home can lead to some of the same issues as above when you have too much moisture around and under your foundation. It also can cause the soil to wash away, and when the ground underneath your foundation is no longer providing the level of support your foundation needs, the severity and number of problems increase. It can cause your whole home to tilt and walls can even buckle.
If you notice erosion around your foundation, you need immediate foundation leveling to keep you and your family safe. To prevent this in the future, you can install higher quality and more effective drain systems.
If a sinkhole is under your foundation, you may not be able to see it. You can, however, still see the effects of it. Just the same as other foundation issues, cracks in the wall and doors that don’t shut properly are signs you need foundation leveling. If this is a concern you have, call a professional to have it inspected.
Call Innovative Foundation Repair
Call us at (469) 529-7800 for a repair estimate. We can fix your foundation problems with our innovative solutions and foundation leveling. Don’t allow the problems to worsen, at the first sign of cracks in the walls or doors not shutting properly contact us. We can make sure your home is safe for many years to come.
