Settling and Sinking Foundations
Settling and sinking foundations are signs that you have a major foundation problem in your Kansas City home. You may also notice other issues such as wall cracks, sticking windows or cracks in the brickwork. The first thing you need to do is call Pro Foundation Technology so we can find the source of your settling foundation. Most foundation issues are caused by soil-related issues and moisture. Our team of experts is trained to identify soil problems near your foundation and locate the source before it gets worse.
There are several factors that can compromise the soil around and under the foundation. Some factors include:
- Plumbing leaks
- Heavy rainfall
- Improper gutters
- Heat and droughts
- Poor soil preparation
- Weak bearing soils
- Inconsistent moisture levels
- Maturing trees and vegetation
Homes with these conditions can cause settling and sinking foundations. Inspect the interior and exterior of your home. Some warning signs that indicate foundation failure include:
- Sticking windows and doors
- Drywall and brick cracks
- Sloping or uneven floors
- Leaning, tilting or chipping chimney
- Wall cracks
- Shifting or moving foundations
- Crumbling, flaking or chipping foundations
- Ceiling cracks
- Leaning, rotating, bowing or bulging walls
If your home shows any of these symptoms, contact us today. We offer free, detailed estimates to look at these problems. We use the latest underpinning methods to lift and level your foundation back to normal in the Kansas City area.
Foundation Repair Methods for Settling Foundations
Pro Foundation Tech will stabilize your settling, sinking foundation with the latest foundation repair products on the market. Our products are made from Earth Contact Products, the leading manufacturer in underpinning. We use helical piers or steel push piers.
- Helical Piers: Helical piers contain a steel shaft that is screwed into the soil to transfer the load of the structure through weak soil to more suitable soil that is deep into the ground. They cause little to no disturbance to the work area and can be installed in all types of weather conditions.
- Steel Push Piers: Steel piers are similar to helical piers except they are pushed deep into the soil instead of screwed to reach the load bearing soil.
Both piers are designed to raise your settling and sinking foundations back to its normal level. They are permanent foundation repair solutions that will solve your foundation problems for many years to come. These piers are tested to ensure the best results. Contact us today if you need help with your settling, sinking foundation and foundation repair services in the Kansas City area.
Filed under Common Structural Problems, Foundation Repair
Tags: ECP, foundation repair, Foundation settlement