Foundation leveling fixes a foundation. It moves the foundation back to its original position or fixes issues caused by foundation movement. Over time, soil movement, changing moisture, bad construction, or disasters can make a house’s foundation shift or sink unevenly. An uneven foundation may harm structures and cause issues. These include sloping floors, cracks in walls or ceilings, and sticking doors or windows. These are signs of foundation problems.
Foundation Leveling Common Steps
- Assessment: A professional or foundation specialist assesses the extent of the foundation damage and finds the underlying causes.
- Preparation: Clear the area around the foundation. Temporary utilities, such as plumbing or electrical lines, may be moved to help with the leveling.
- Lifting: Workers use hydraulic jacks or other special equipment to slowly lift the affected areas of the foundation to the desired level. Foundation workers carefully control the process, preventing further damage to the structure.
- Support: Once the foundation gets lifted to the right level, we add support to prevent future settlement. This procedure may involve installing concrete piers, steel piers, helical piers, or other foundation support systems.
- Stabilization: Stabilizing the foundation to ensure that it remains in its corrected position. Stabilizing may involve filling voids under the foundation, reinforcing weak areas, or adding support beams or piers.
- Repair: We repair any structural damage from foundation movement, including cracks in walls or floors. The repairs restore the building’s integrity.
- Finishing: After the leveling and repair work, the area around the foundation gets backfilled. Restoring landscaping or other exterior features is the final step.
Professional Foundation Leveling
Leveling a house is complex and specialized. Experienced pros should do it. They restore the foundation and the building’s structure. It’s essential to fix foundation issues quickly. To prevent more damage and keep the structure safe and stable.
For more information or to schedule a foundation inspection, contact us today.
