Foundation Crack Repair

Problems with the foundation lead to other difficulties. For instance, if the foundation of your home isn't rock solid, your house could settle, which would leave you with problems such as cracked walls, uneven floors, doors that won't shut, and a wide variety of other complications.

Is it possible to repair the foundation crack?

Foundation cracks can be restored using a variety of techniques, such as underpinning with push piers, helical piers, drilled concrete piers, or slab piers. Other options include slab piers. Wall anchors, carbon fiber wall straps, epoxy, and steel I-beams are some of the materials that can be used to immediately repair wall fractures.

I saw a fracture in my foundation; should I be concerned about this?

If you notice foundation wall cracks of this type, it is usually time to contact for an inspection because this could indicate a significant structural problem with the foundation of your home and is typically related with a problem with the foundation sinking or settling.

Are there problems with the foundation that you can solve yourself?

If your home was constructed on a crawlspace, and the sinking is occurring more on the interior than on the exterior, you may be able to repair the problem on your own. You should undoubtedly hire a professional foundation repair contractor if your house is on a slab or if it is on a crawl space and is settling around the perimeter. Both of these situations indicate that your property needs support.

Are cracks in the foundation a common occurrence?

Foundations of newly built homes all around the country frequently exhibit fine fissures or hairline cracks. They typically occur within the first year after a new foundation has been laid and are caused by the settling and drying of the soil.

How can I determine whether or not the break in my foundation is serious?

It is likely not related to shrinkage but suggests a more serious foundation issue if the crack is located closer to a corner and is wider than 1/8 in. If the vertical crack in your foundation is more than 1/8 of an inch wide, you should have it inspected by a professional because there is a possibility that it is a cause for concern.