Reliable Foundation Repair Contractor Serving Vinings, GA, Residents

Throughout much of the Vinings, Georgia, area, the soil is granular and loosely packed, making it more prone to shifting than denser soil structures. Loose soil also tends to expand more as it absorbs rainwater and contract more as the water evaporates. All of this movement within the soil can be extremely problematic for buildings in the area as it often leads to foundation damage. If you’ve noticed cracks in the foundation of your home, or if you can see that your foundation is sinking or settling unevenly in certain areas, turn to the professionals at Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Since 2006, we’ve been the leading foundation repair contractor in the Vinings area and we’ve helped countless homeowners get their homes back on solid ground.

How To Determine the Severity of Foundation Damage

Identifying whether a minor crack around your basement window is a simple cosmetic issue or a red flag indicating rapid foundation deterioration can be challenging. Typically, significant foundation damage can result from three types of movement: flex, expansion and contraction, and settlement.

Flex damage, caused by overspanned framing, is typically confined to a specific area of the house. Indications of flex damage include cracks in sheet rock joints, separation in trim joints, cracks in mortar joints of tile floors, and bouncy floors. This type of damage can be resolved by adding extra beams and posts at mid-span of the floor framing.

Expansion and contraction damage often arises from excessive heat or moisture and can manifest anywhere in the house. Concrete cracks in the foundation that appear in seemingly random locations are signs of this type of damage. Expansion and contraction damage, which is non-structural, may take three to seven years to develop.

Settlement, prevalent in central Georgia, occurs due to inadequate soil beneath the existing foundation or misaligned framing components. Indications of settlement damage include stair-step cracks in block foundations, cracks in poured foundations, as well as horizontal and diagonal cracks in interior or exterior finishes. Piering, pressure grouting, or additional framing are effective methods to address settlement damage.

Rest assured, when it comes to assessing and resolving foundation issues, Engineered Solutions of Georgia offers expert guidance and a range of solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Foundation Repair Services Offered By ESOG

As a full-service foundation repair contractor, we specialize in a number of foundation repair techniques, such as:

• Installing helical piers – These large, metal screw-like piers are drilled into the soil around your home until they thread firmly into a solid substrate to provide your foundation with the support it needs.
• Installing carbon fiber supports – These heavy-duty straps are made of carbon and Kevlar. They are affixed to the inside of your foundation walls using epoxy and anchored at the top and bottom to prevent the walls from bowing inward due to lateral pressure exerted by the surrounding soil structures.
• Using a poly lift system – This method of foundation repair uses a quick-curing polyurethane foam which is pumped through holes in your basement floor and expands to fill the voids that have formed beneath your foundation.

In some cases, a combination of these techniques may be used to properly repair your foundation and prevent further sinking. To determine which method is right for your home, contact the foundation repair contractor that homeowners in Vinings and the surrounding communities have trusted since 2006—Engineered Solutions of Georgia.