There are a number of factors that put stress on your foundation. Unfortunately, most of them are out of your control. That puts stress on you. Give us a call today. We will be happy to apply our years of experience to your home’s unique needs. We know your home is your most prized possession and no one should have to live in fear of foundation damage signs.
1. Evaporation: Hot dry wind and intense heat will often cause the soil to shrink beneath the foundation.
2. Transpiration: Tree roots may desiccate the soil beneath a home causing the soil to shrink and the home to settle.
3. Plumbing Leaks: Water from plumbing leaks is often a cause of foundation problems.
4. Drainage: Improper drainage is one of the leading causes of foundation failure. Excess moisture will erode or consolidate soils and cause settlement.
5. Inferior Foundation Construction: Insufficient steel and inferior concrete will contribute to movement in the slab.
6. Inferior Ground Preparation: Soft, low-density soils and/or improperly compacted soil beneath a home is the leading cause of foundation failure.
7. Poor Soil Conditions: Poor soil and its expansion and/or contraction contribute to foundation failure.
