What are some signs that my foundation is failing?
If you suspect that your house may require foundation repair, be sure to check both inside and out. Not all foundation problem symptoms can be found in the basement, so be sure to inspect your house for these telltale signs: tilting chimneys, uneven floors, doors and window that stick when opened or are starting to develop gaps around the frame and trim, sinking or cracked foundation, and cracks or leaning in basement or interior walls.
If any of the above applies to your home, you may be in need of foundation repair or basement waterproofing services. Call our foundation contractors immediately, as inaction could result in irreparable damage to your home. In extreme cases, it could even cave in! The cost of not calling a basement waterproofing and repair company far exceeds the cost of repairs, so contact our team today.
How does the Grip-Tite® Push Pier System help with foundation repairs?
Piering is often the only solution for settling foundations. First, your America's Basement Contractor team will affix Push Pier brackets, which are made of industrial strength steel, to the base of your home. Then, using hydraulic equipment, our foundation contractors will drive steel piers down into sturdy, load-bearing bedrock or quality load-bearing soil, to give your home solid support. Each pier is anchored to a bracket and tested to ensure effectiveness. Once installed, our piering system should stabilize your foundation for the long haul.
Foundation repair often requires some disturbance of the ground and landscape, but our foundation repair company knows how important the appearance of your property is to you and strives to leave as little a mark on your property as possible. We can even replant lawn and landscaping if necessary.
What are the benefits of the Grip-Tite® Helical Pier Solution of foundation repair?
The Grip-Tite® Helical Pier Solution is a great solution for foundation repairs for settling homes. Some of its benefits are:
- It can be installed year-round
- Installation can be completed very quickly, typically over a few days
- The Grip Tite® Helical Pier Solution can be installed in difficult-access areas
- Once installed, the system is out-of-sight and won’t create an eyesore
What does it mean if my basement walls are bowing or leaning?
If your basement walls are no longer straight and solid, it might mean that water or saturated soil is putting pressure on your walls. Cracks, bowing and leaning are serious signs that something may be very wrong with your foundation, and if left untreated the damage could be irreversible. Call one of our basement waterproofing and foundation repair professionals today to prevent permanent damages!
How can bowing basement walls be repaired?
The Grip Tite® Wall Anchor System is a foundation repair method that will combat the pressure on your walls and prevent further damage. Each anchor unit is made up of an interior wall plate, and an exterior soil anchor, which are connected by a steel rod. These units are placed at various locations around the basement’s perimeter, combating the pressure that has been causing the walls to crack, bow or lean, stopping the problem before your walls crumble or cave in. Installation takes less than a day. Once properly installed, these anchors will keep your foundation walls in place, helping them support your home in the long term.
I’m building a new construction on potentially unstable soils. What can I do to ensure a sturdy, safe foundation?
If you’re going to be building in an area with thin, unsteady soil that may not be able to bear the load of a structure, Grip-Tite® New Construction Helix Piers may be the solution. This system involves attaching a New Construction bracket and anchor onto the foundation’s re-bar between footings before the concrete is poured. Pier extensions are then added to reach stronger soils that can bear the load of the coming structure. Choosing this preventive method could eliminate the need for foundation repair in the future. If you're interested in a proactive solution to potential foundation problems down the line, call America's Basement Contractors today to learn more!
How can I tell for sure if my floors are sagging?
If suspect that your floors may be sagging and you want to know whether or not you should look into hiring foundation contractors to help correct the problem, check for sticking doors, flooring that slopes or tilts, sinking or buckling floors, cracks in or nails popping in interior walls, and doors that stick when opened or have spaces beside the frame. If you determine that your floors are sagging, it could be indicative of a problem with your home’s support system. That means its time to call the pros to learn if you have a foundation repair issue and what can be done to fix it.
How can a sagging floor be repaired?
Sagging floors can be repaired by the installation of stabilizers in the crawl spaces of your home. These stabilizers will take the stress off of your wooden beams to prevent further damage to your home and help even out the floors. Call our foundation contractors today for more information on what causes sagging floors and how you can set up an appointment to begin repairs.