Foundation Crack Repair to Stabilize Your Atlanta, Georgia Home
Foundation crack repair is essential to having a strong and healthy home. At Engineered Solutions of Georgia, we can come to your home for a free inspection to discover what exactly is causing the cracks, and on the very same day give you a cost estimate and a general plan of action. We know how important quick and effective foundation crack repair is, and we aim to start and finish all of our slab foundation repair projects quickly, to prevent more damage and to minimize your costs and stress.
Most homes will need foundation crack repair at some point in their lives, and here are some basic causes of foundation failure:
- Building on soils that are weak, compressive, or improperly compacted
- Building on clay that expands or shrinks according to temperature and moisture levels
- Environmental factors, including yearly precipitation levels and how cold your winters get
- Inadequate foundational maintenance
The ESOG Foundation Repair Process
Our foundation repair specialists will decide on a course of action based on several factors, including the size of your structure, the relative strength of the surrounding soil, and the extent of the foundation leak. They may decide that improperly designed or installed floor framing is causing cracks in your foundation, that bowing basement walls are being pushed in by pressured soil, or that pressure grouting will strengthen the poorly compacted soil that your home foundation rests on. Whatever the course of action, our foundation repair specialists will do a professional job that will stabilize your foundation permanently. Foundation crack repair can usually be quickly taken care of with sand or cement injections at either low or high pressure, depending on the areas that have sustained damage.
Common Signs of a Faulty Foundation
Foundation crack repair is not always a necessary aspect of foundation repair, but we have found that since foundational strain shows up by cracking in basement walls and floors, exterior and interior house walls, floors, doors, windows, driveways, and porches, foundation crack repair is often necessary.
In addition to cracks in walls and floors, there are several other common signs that your home may have foundation problems. These include:
- Doors and windows that stick or don’t open and close smoothly
- Gaps between the walls and ceiling or floor
- Uneven or sloping floors
- Bulging or leaning walls
- Nails that are popping out of drywall or plaster
- Sagging or bouncing floors
- Water damage or moisture problems in the basement or crawl space
- Cracks in the chimney or fireplace
If you notice any of these signs in your Atlanta home, it’s important to have a professional foundation inspection as soon as possible. Ignoring foundation problems can lead to more serious structural issues and can compromise the safety of the home. A foundation inspection from the experienced team at ESOG can identify the root cause of the problem and provide recommendations for repair. To restore your home or property to its beauty, stability, and value, foundation crack repair is an often essential procedure with long-term benefits.
Schedule a Free Consultation for Foundation Crack Repair
Contact Engineered Solutions of Georgia today and speak with our foundation contractors to learn more about foundation crack repair, as well as foundation repair methods for your home in Atlanta, Covington, Cobb County, Duluth, Fayetteville and throughout Georgia.
