Mobile, AL Foundation Crack Repair and Foundation Leveling
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Foundation damage is a problem that shouldn’t be looked over when deciding whether or not to buy a home. Potential homeowners look at buying a home in a few different ways, and usually will not invest the amount of money that it costs to buy a home, into a home that will require a lot of repairs and upgrades. No one really wants to buy a fixer-upper for a home, because of the amount of time and energy it will add to the moving process. If you want to increase the value of your home quickly, before you put it on the market, then the best way to do that is by taking care of needed repairs and upgrades around your home, especially with your foundation. When you upgrade and repair your home, you are more likely to get things back in order, and find more people who are willing to spend more to own your home. Most real estate agents will tell you exactly what we have; fixing up your home is the best way to have it sell quickly, and at the highest possible price.
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Can you sell a house with foundation problems?
But how do you know if you need to have foundation repairs in the first place? Taking a trip down to your crawl space, or just simply the outside of your home is usually the best way to see if you have any damage in your foundation. Some of the most common damage that we see is crack formation in the base of the home. There are four different kinds of crack formations that you could have in your foundation, although some are more dangerous than others, that doesn’t mean that less dangerous kinds of cracks should be ignored. All damage in your foundation should receive immediate attention, before the problem becomes worse. If you are uncomfortable looking into your foundation, or are afraid of missing damages on accident, then you could get in touch with one of our inspectors in Mobile, AL. These inspectors are professionals who are trained to spot damage in the homes foundation from a mile away. Because it is extremely important to know what is going on in your foundation, you could call our offices and have an inspector out to your home as soon as possible. With this level of care, and attention to detail, there is no losing when it comes to you and your foundation repair.
Once you have an inspector, or yourself, identify where the damage is in the foundation we can move onto the next step: repairing the foundation. Depending on the kind of crack formation that you have in your foundation, the repair process could be quick or intensive. Like we said earlier, there are four different kinds of crack formations that you could have in your foundation, which are: vertical cracks, diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, and spider-web cracks. The first two listed cracks are the less dangerous kind of crack formations that you could have in your foundation, so we’ll talk about their repair process first. If you have a vertical or diagonal crack in your foundation, it was likely caused by settling of the ground underneath your foundation. Settling is very common, even when you have tightly compacted ground, because the earth is constantly moving underneath the home. As long as you catch these kinds of cracks before they get too large, they can be easily fixed by applying a simple epoxy sealant to the area. Epoxy sealants are industrial strength glues that bind the area back together, basically welding the foundation back together, and forming a bond that makes the concrete as strong as it was the day it was poured. Epoxy sealants can be found at most hardware stores, and can be applied by the homeowner if they feel comfortable enough. A lot of homeowners, however, choose to have their cracks sealed by a professional so that they can be confident that the area is completely fixed. If you are looking for one of those professional repair people, you could call the number that is listed on this site. Once you call our offices, you are put through directly to people who can help you quickly, and politely.
The more dangerous cracks, and more intensive repairs, come from the horizontal and spider-web formations in the foundation. These kinds of cracks are formed by natural disasters, foundation failure, and damage left unchecked. When you have a crack like these two in you foundation, you need to get in touch with a repair team as soon as possible, because you are in need of an emergency repair. If these kinds of cracks are left to get worse, you could quite literally have your home collapse around your ears. No one wants to be afraid in their own home, so make sure that you take steps to have your foundation safe today. The repair process for these kinds of crack formations are quite intense, and require you to be out of your home while they take place. This means you will need to find a place to stay while the repair is in process. To know how long it will take to have your repair done in your home, you should talk with a professional who will be handling your home.
The repairs can start once you and your family are out of the home. First, the home is taken off of the damaged foundation, so that it can’t be harmed further. Once the home is off of the foundation, a team can come in and remove the damaged foundation. After the old foundation is gone, the team can re-compact the ground that your home was one, and then pour a brand new concrete foundation. Sometimes, depending on the weather, the foundation will take longer to cure. But, once the foundation is ready, and there are no imperfections in the entire thing, then the home can be reconnected, and your family can come home and feel safe.
Once you have an inspector, or yourself, identify where the damage is in the foundation we can move onto the next step: repairing the foundation. Depending on the kind of crack formation that you have in your foundation, the repair process could be quick or intensive. Like we said earlier, there are four different kinds of crack formations that you could have in your foundation, which are: vertical cracks, diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, and spider-web cracks. The first two listed cracks are the less dangerous kind of crack formations that you could have in your foundation, so we’ll talk about their repair process first. If you have a vertical or diagonal crack in your foundation, it was likely caused by settling of the ground underneath your foundation. Settling is very common, even when you have tightly compacted ground, because the earth is constantly moving underneath the home. As long as you catch these kinds of cracks before they get too large, they can be easily fixed by applying a simple epoxy sealant to the area. Epoxy sealants are industrial strength glues that bind the area back together, basically welding the foundation back together, and forming a bond that makes the concrete as strong as it was the day it was poured. Epoxy sealants can be found at most hardware stores, and can be applied by the homeowner if they feel comfortable enough. A lot of homeowners, however, choose to have their cracks sealed by a professional so that they can be confident that the area is completely fixed. If you are looking for one of those professional repair people, you could call the number that is listed on this site. Once you call our offices, you are put through directly to people who can help you quickly, and politely.
The more dangerous cracks, and more intensive repairs, come from the horizontal and spider-web formations in the foundation. These kinds of cracks are formed by natural disasters, foundation failure, and damage left unchecked. When you have a crack like these two in you foundation, you need to get in touch with a repair team as soon as possible, because you are in need of an emergency repair. If these kinds of cracks are left to get worse, you could quite literally have your home collapse around your ears. No one wants to be afraid in their own home, so make sure that you take steps to have your foundation safe today. The repair process for these kinds of crack formations are quite intense, and require you to be out of your home while they take place. This means you will need to find a place to stay while the repair is in process. To know how long it will take to have your repair done in your home, you should talk with a professional who will be handling your home.
The repairs can start once you and your family are out of the home. First, the home is taken off of the damaged foundation, so that it can’t be harmed further. Once the home is off of the foundation, a team can come in and remove the damaged foundation. After the old foundation is gone, the team can re-compact the ground that your home was one, and then pour a brand new concrete foundation. Sometimes, depending on the weather, the foundation will take longer to cure. But, once the foundation is ready, and there are no imperfections in the entire thing, then the home can be reconnected, and your family can come home and feel safe.