Your home's foundation provides the stability that underpins your domestic lifestyle. But beneath it is soil subject to the fluctuations of North Richland Hills' ever-changing climate conditions. Humid summers and dipping winter temperatures stress your home's structure, contributing to foundation issues.
What are Some Signs That I Need to Hire a Foundation Repair Company?
Without being able to see your home foundation, it can be difficult to detect structural damage. Here are some signs of foundation problems to look out for.
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Cracks in Walls and Uneven Floors: Issues with your home's structural integrity can cause floors and ceilings to become unbalanced, placing additional stress on your walls and causing them to crack.
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Water Accumulation: Damage to your foundation walls can cause water to leak into your home. You may notice water pooling in your home's interior or exterior, or see water stains and other signs of water damage.
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Gaps and Separation: You may notice your walls separating from the house frame or gaps where the walls meet the flooring.
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Sticky Windows and Doors: As the home shifts out of alignment, it adds pressure to windows and doors, making them difficult to open.
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Exterior Damage: You may also notice cracks in your home's exterior walls, indicating issues with the foundation of your home.
How Our Foundation Repair Experts Handle Structural Issues
RS Foundations takes a comprehensive approach to North Richland Hills foundation repair, utilizing the following techniques:
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Free Inspections: Our comprehensive process begins with free inspections. We will determine the underlying cause of your foundation issues and provide a detailed inspection report along with a free estimate. You can decide whether to proceed with the service.
We will determine the most effective course of action based on the issue. Standard permanent solutions include:
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Installation of Steel Piers or Concrete Piers: Our structural engineers can install either concrete piers or steel piers to stabilize and lift the foundation, thereby preventing further damage and providing a long-term solution.
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Pressure Grouting: This technique involves injecting grout into a home's foundation to fill holes and cracks, thereby increasing stability.
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Mudjacking: This method of beam foundation repair involves injecting a slurry cement mixture into the holes in the foundation to ensure stabilization.
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Drainage Solutions: Drainage solutions can be a repair option or a preventative measure for foundation damage. We can install French drains, including yard or underground drains, that divert water away from your structure, preventing foundational issues.
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Root Barrier Installation: Our foundation repair contractors can install barriers around the base of your home, preventing roots from infiltrating your structure and causing damage.
Maintenance Tips to Prevent Common Foundation Problems
Although our repair work can address any foundation issues you may have, most property owners will prefer to take measures to prevent them from occurring in the first place. The following tips will keep your home structure safe.
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Check for Foundation Problems Regularly: Inspect your home regularly for potential foundation issues, such as cracked walls and uneven floors. The sooner problems are addressed, the easier they will be to mitigate, reducing the risk of expensive repairs.
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Ensure Proper Drainage Around Your Home: Install a drainage system that directs water away from your home so it doesn't infiltrate your foundation and cause damage.
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Be Mindful of Landscaping: If possible, plant trees away from your home structure to prevent root infiltration. You may also consider installing a root barrier around your foundation to protect your home.
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