Foundation Destabilization
Areas with a lot of clay, sand, or silt in the soil will undoubtedly pose difficulties when laying solid foundations.
Expansive soils have a high amount of clay or silt. When they absorb water, they expand and shrink a lot when they dry out. This swelling-shrinking pattern causes soil movement. This puts stress on a foundation and perhaps leads to differential foundation settlement.
Sandy soil may not be very expansive, but it is prone to erosion. Erosion can result in cavities under a foundation and differential settling. On the other hand, Loam has equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay is the ideal soil for building foundations. Bedrock is another preferable base for foundation.
Contact the amazing professional contractors of Foundation Repair Pros when you need foundation stabilization service. They are highly skilled, trained, licensed, and insured. Find your local contractor by clicking here. Call us at 844-406-0505 to know more!
Areas with Foundation Destabilization
Here are a few areas more prone to foundation destabilization:
- Sherman, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Tyler-Longview, TX
- Kansas City, MO
- Grand Junction-Montrose, CO
- Wichita Falls, TX
- Waco-Temple-Bryan, TX
- Columbia-Jefferson City, MO
- Jackson, MS
- St. Louis, MO
- Abilene-Sweetwater, TX
- Shreveport, LA
- Austin, TX
- Roanoke, VA
Signs of Foundation Destabilization
Signs of a destabilized foundation may include:
- Windows and doors out of square or stick
- Uneven floors or sagging floors
- Ceilings and floors that have separated from the wall
- Floor cracks
- Bowed walls
- Cracks in walls, ceiling, etc.
- Wall rotation
- Diagonal cracks start from the corners of windows and doors and go up toward the ceiling.
- Moldings that have separated from the wall or ceiling
- Cabinet doors that don't close
- Water in basement
- Mold and mildew
- Stairstep cracks in brick
- Chimneys and porches that are separating from the house
Find Your Local Foundation Repair Contractors
Rely on the Contractors of Foundation Repair Pros
Some areas are more susceptible to destabilization, and laying a solid foundation in such locations is quite tricky. When you need foundation stabilization in your area and require an experienced contractor, click here to find your local contractor here. Our trained professionals can provide you with many other services, including foundation settlement repair, foundation repair, and many more! Call us at 844-406-0505 to know more!
