Foundation Repair
Drainage issues, water damage from natural disasters and storms, improper soil conditions, extreme weather like excessive rain or drought, natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, and even plumbing leaks can all contribute to foundation issues. We are Expert House Movers and and Lifters and we have decades of expertise in quality foundation repair, wall repair, and foundation stabilization - no matter the reason that caused your foundation to settle or crack, we can make it right and get your house back to level.
How do cracks form in your foundation?
Cracks in a foundation wall can often occur due to the gradual shift of the dirt underneath your home. Over time, that movement can create cracks in the foundation. In other cases, moisture can worsen existing cracks and allow water to seep through the cracks.
A change in climate also causes the soil around your home to expand and contract as temperatures rise and fall. Long dry spells, lack of moisture, and the heat of summer can cause the foundation concrete to stress, reflex and eventually crack. It can be a fast and easy remedy to fill these cracks. Do not put off getting the repairs made or else you may be looking at serious cost implications in the future.
If you suspect your home may have foundation issues, contact the highly trained foundation repair experts of Expert House Movers by calling 844-252-2211 or contact us online.
When should you worry about foundation cracks?
If you notice visible cracks in your foundation or if your floor seems to be slowly going out of level, that likely reveals an underlying foundation issue. It may be more apparent like stagnant water in your crawlspace or your foundation separating from your house.
Unfortunately, foundation repairs are not usually a DIY project. You need to call in an expert team like Expert House Movers and Lifters to inspect your foundation from the inside out (and everything you can't see) to determine what level of damage has occurred, and the most effective way to correct your foundation issues for good.
What can happen if you don't repair your foundation?
Cracks in the foundation can have a larger impact on the structural integrity of the building itself. Here are some problems that can occur if foundation issues are not fixed:
- Structural damage
- Loss of property value
- High risk of tipping
- Cracks
- Malfunctioning of equipment
If you suspect your home may have foundation issues, contact the highly trained foundation repair experts of Expert House Movers by calling 844-252-2211 or contact us online.
What is the cost of foundation repair?
Our foundation repair process starts with an in-depth foundation inspection and a free estimate of how we plan to tackle your foundation repair needs. We provide you with a competitive and all-inclusive price and make sure you understand our quote. Quality, permanent foundation repair solutions can come with fair and reasonable pricing while never compromising quality, timeliness, or safety.
There are a multitude of factors that go into our foundation repair estimates including the size of your home or property, the depth of the foundation, and performance upgrades that you, the owner, ask of our foundation contractors.
The price estimates also include use of the best building tools and materials and workmanship performed by our foundation repair experts with years of experience. Your home is one of your most important aspects and we treat it as such providing quality, on-time services that will have your home or property looking better than ever.
What are common signs of foundation damage?
- Foundation cracks and fireplace cracks. Any horizontal or vertical cracks or cracks that follow a stair-step pattern down the side of your foundation are problematic and need an expert opinion to see if your foundation is in need of repair. You should also ensure you have a licensed professional inspect your fireplace every year and check for cracks or other damage.
- Damage to basement walls. If your basement walls show water stains, peeling paint, mold, mildew, or any sort of basement leak there is the potential for larger problems occurring in your foundation. Call the Experts to remove any doubt.
- Drywall cracks. Some foundation settling is natural, but if your foundation settles too much, the drywall could begin to crack. Look for cracks above door frames, near any corner of the structure, and above windows.
- Water, flooding, or leaks in the basement. Water in the basement is a clear sign of trouble. The water must be coming in from somewhere – and it could be entering from cracks in your foundation. Many times the water source is straight from the roof. Inadequate gutters or no gutter system are prime reasons that foundation settlement occurs. Other foundation issues in a basement or crawlspace can come from running a dehumidifier or sump pump incorrectly. Contact our Expert Team to help diagnose the source of the leaks and what foundation repair.
- Uneven floors. Uneven floors or dislodged floorboards are another sign that your home’s foundation is settling. Uneven floors or balls rolling in one direction when set on the ground means your floor is out of level and you need an inspection from us. For example, think about water and how water rolls in one direction until it settles in a pond.
- Doors that are not level or will not close. Do you have a hard time opening or closing doors? Do doors scrape at the corners when opening or closing them? The doors and windows of your home started level, but over time may have settled due to foundation movement. This is a sign of structural problems with your home.
- Tile cracks. Look for cracks in tiles on the walls of your bathroom or kitchen – where ever you have tile. This is another sign of unevenness which means you need a foundation inspection for settlement.
- Stem wall deterioration. As your home’s concrete stem wall absorbs moisture, the rebar inside can begin to rust and deteriorate. This causes rust inside to expand, which puts pressure on concrete and causes it to flake and spall – a nice way of saying that your walls are falling apart.
- Foundation or concrete slab settling. When your home’s concrete slab settles due to soil destabilization, it can begin to crack. Small cracks can lead to moisture leaks, which in turn cause bigger cracks and more serious problems.
- Foundation heave. Foundation lift occurs when clay soils absorb water and heave upwards into the foundation, causing the foundation to crack inward.
What Expert House Movers and Lifters can do to protect you and your home
Foundation repair is a complicated project that requires the specialized training, tools, and techniques that are commonplace at Expert House Movers and Lifters. We will inspect your home’s foundation and provide a solution designed to suit your specific needs no matter how unique. Our techniques are tried and tested because we employ only the best methods for our customers.
We have the expertise to safely handle any structural framing and foundation repair that your home may need. With Expert House Movers and Lifters by your side, you will have peace of mind knowing your home is in the hands of one of the area’s leading foundation experts. You can rest assured that the job will be done right the first time, guaranteed.
If you suspect foundation damage, contact Expert House Movers and Lifters to set up an on-site evaluation. Our foundation repair technicians are not simply contractors; they are experts in the materials used for foundation repair, the topography of the land in Hampton Roads, and the structure of homes of all sizes. This knowledge has been gained from over 70 years of experience learning how to do what we do better than our competitors.
We also have direct experience with the areas we service - we live in them! This makes us uniquely qualified to make foundation repairs to your home in a way that will ensure a permanent solution as we take into account the home’s structure, layout, and surrounding landscaping.