everything you need to know about foundation repairHave you noticed the signs of damage to your home’s foundation? If so, you might be wondering whether it’s a home improvement project that actually needs fixing. After all, if the problem doesn’t seem to be causing any major damage, you may feel that the proposed works are an unnecessary expense of time and money.

In reality, though, foundation repair is an improvement that cannot wait. Here’s all you need to know.

What is foundation repair?

Foundation repair is, as the name suggests, a type of home improvement in which a team of experts will attend to the damage affecting the home’s foundation. The term itself covers a range of techniques that may be utilized depending on the nature and severity of the damage.

A variety of foundation problems may be identified during an inspection, with common issues including;

  • Partial settlement of the foundation,
  • Partial heave of the foundation,
  • A combination of partial settlement and partial heave,
  • A poorly designed or constructed foundation,
  • Differential settlement across multiple areas.

Irrespective of the reason or root of your foundation problems, quick action is required.

Why do you need to treat foundation repair issues?

Many homeowners fall into the trap of thinking that the problems are merely cosmetic and that the foundation damage can be left. In reality, allowing the situation to worsen is the worst decision you’ll ever make.

Foundation damage can lead to a host of problems throughout the home, many of which will put your health at risk as well as the property itself. Some of those issues include;

  • Water damage,
  • Reduced air quality,
  • Misaligned doors and windows,
  • Bowing walls,
  • Foundation collapse.

Leaving the damage untreated won’t only make your daily life uncomfortable, and potentially cause illnesses due to the air quality and other repercussions. It’ll also see the costs of any repair work skyrocket. For the sake of your budget and sanity, it’s important to fix the damage ASAP.

What happens during a foundation repair project?

Foundation repair is a job that is best left to the experts as it requires a lot of skill and equipment. Besides, you need to gain the peace of mind that only a professional upgrade can offer.

Following the investigation process, there are a variety of methods that may be used to rectify the issues. They can include excavation, levelling and stabilization, repairing walls and other damaged elements, post-work stabilization, and final checks. You may also find that the experts use one of the following methods;

  • Steel piers,
  • Helical piers,
  • Helical tieback anchors,
  • Plate anchors,
  • Hydraulic slab lift piers.

When you act quickly and arrange foundation repair services while the damage is minimal, the entire project can be completed in as little as 2 to 3 days. When the problems have been allowed to escalate, though, it could save several weeks. Ultimately, every project is unique.

Learn more today

To discover more about foundation repair projects and how they can benefit your home, give Level Pro Foundation Inc. a call today on (832) 894-0781. We offer free estimates to all homeowners throughout the greater Houston region.

For more information about Level Pro Foundation Repair, contact us at:

Level Pro Foundation Repair Inc
920 Murphy Road,Suite D, Stafford, Tx 77477
Phone: (832) 894-0781
https://www.levelprofoundationrepair.com/

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