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Foundation Repair/Waterproofing: Foundation Repair; Concrete Crack Repair; Foundation Waterproofing; Basement Wall Repair
Building with Concrete: Concrete Homes; Finished Basements; Decorative Concrete; Concrete Basements; Pervious Concrete; Green Building
Maintaining Concrete: Clean and Seal; Make Existing Concrete Better
Other Concrete Info: Florida Concrete

Foundation Repair

Foundation settlement and movement requiring foundation repair can be caused by building on expansive clay, compressible or improperly compacted fill soils, or improper maintenance around foundations.

Whatever the cause, settlement can destroy the value of structures and even render them unsafe.

Foundation repair contactors usually provide some form of underpinning as one of their services to repair a failed foundation.

If you think that there is a problem with your foundation, call a professional foundation repair contractor for an assessment of your property. They will be able to assess any damage that has occurred and determine the best plan for your situation.

What Causes Foundations and Slabs to Sink?

Warning Signs of Foundation/Slab Failure

Methods of Repairing Sunken Concrete

Choosing the Correct Method of Repair (Slabjacking or Piering?)

Foundation Supports ("Piling" or "Piering")

Advantages of Piers

Push Piers

Helical Piers

Typical Steps in a Piering Installation

Illustrated review of the piering process

Slabjacking (also "mudjacking")

Advantages of Slabjacking

How Slabjacking is Done

Typical Slabjacking Procedure:

Drill-Holes

Pumping Grout

Hole Patching

Problems/Solutions on Slabjacking Jobs