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Foundation Repair Causes
 

Why is it happening?

Evaporation
Hot and dry conditions cause soil to pull away from your foundation. Settlement due to this foundation moisture imbalance could cause cracks to appear throughout your home.

Transpiration
Tree roots dehydrate the soil beneath a home causing soil shrinkage and differential settlement of your home.

Plumbing Leaks
Water from leaky plumbing is often a major contributor to foundation problems especially in slab on grade construction.

Drainage
Improper drainage or waterproofing can lead to excess moisture build up, which could erode or consolidate soils. Excessive moisture may cause expansive soils to swell and heave.

  Causes of Foundation Failure

Poor Building Site Preparation
Cut and fill situations, where soil is removed from part of the lot and stacked on another, must be compacted properly before your home is constructed; otherwise unexpected movements of the soil beneath the foundation may occur.

Poor Ground Preparation
Improperly graded home sites often lead to future foundation issues. Grading should always divert water away from your home as to not allow water to seep under the foundation.

Poor Soil Conditions
Poor soil, organic components, debris, etc., may cause consolidation, which contributes to foundation failures.

 

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