Rockland Masonry and Concrete
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Foundation repair
Foundation problems have to be taken seriously since they can lead to significant damage to the structure of your building. Some foundation cracks are normal, some are not - many foundations will settle over time, but if this settlement is extreme or not even across the length and breadth of the building, problems can occur. About 50-60% of homes built on expansive soils will have changes to their foundations, but this is generally not an issue unless only part of the foundation settles or moves, since it may cause cracks and misalignment of walls and floors.
Some common signs of foundation stress are:
Doors that won't close, cracks in walls and floors that are uneven can be signs of foundation problems caused by differential movement. Such movement is generally caused by changes in soil moisture, so water is almost always the main culprit.
These problems are made worse if your house or building was built on clays, or on fill soils that were not compacted properly. Poor drainage around the foundation or extreme seasonal temperatures can also contribute to foundation damage in these circumstances.
Foundation damage can result in structural damage to your home or building, ugly cracks, loss of functionality of doors and windows and serious loss of real estate value. It can be very dangerous to you, your family or your business. If you see signs of foundation failure, do not delay but get help to solve the problem right away. The issue will not resolve itself and the longer you wait, the more difficult and costly the repair may be.
Some common signs of foundation stress are:
- Twists in walls
- Bricks cracked or broken
- Cracks or breaks in the foundation walls or floor
- Separation of walls or around windows or doors
- Cracks in floors or uneven floors.
Doors that won't close, cracks in walls and floors that are uneven can be signs of foundation problems caused by differential movement. Such movement is generally caused by changes in soil moisture, so water is almost always the main culprit.
These problems are made worse if your house or building was built on clays, or on fill soils that were not compacted properly. Poor drainage around the foundation or extreme seasonal temperatures can also contribute to foundation damage in these circumstances.
Foundation damage can result in structural damage to your home or building, ugly cracks, loss of functionality of doors and windows and serious loss of real estate value. It can be very dangerous to you, your family or your business. If you see signs of foundation failure, do not delay but get help to solve the problem right away. The issue will not resolve itself and the longer you wait, the more difficult and costly the repair may be.
This is not a repair to be undertaken by amateurs or inexperienced contractors, since their efforts may turn out to be futile or may even make the situation worse. Some more experienced contractors may use methods of remediation that involve significant disruption to the family or business in the building, which can have serious emotional and economic consequences.
Rockland Masonry has years of experience in assessing and remediating foundation issues. We are aware of the significant safety and economic issues at stake. Our teams are trained in the latest technologies of slabjacking and piering or hydraulic jacking. They know the best practice to ensure successful solutions to foundation sinking that involve little or no disruption to your home or business. Our teams will work with you to assess the cause of the damage, select the appropriate course of action and remediation method, and work efficiently and promptly to get the work done on time and to budget. As always. the safety of you, your family or workforce is our number one priority.
Rockland Masonry has years of experience in assessing and remediating foundation issues. We are aware of the significant safety and economic issues at stake. Our teams are trained in the latest technologies of slabjacking and piering or hydraulic jacking. They know the best practice to ensure successful solutions to foundation sinking that involve little or no disruption to your home or business. Our teams will work with you to assess the cause of the damage, select the appropriate course of action and remediation method, and work efficiently and promptly to get the work done on time and to budget. As always. the safety of you, your family or workforce is our number one priority.
