Residential basement repairs require an expert inspection from a competent and caring professional to assess individual homes' unique situations. While many companies offer a "one-size-fits-everyone" approach and begin salesmanship before even looking at a customer's basement, we believe that an accurate assessment is impossible without a hands-on examination of your home's structural design and condition and the soil and water conditions that are present on your property.
Basement designs vary widely from home to home and are typically designed to fit in with existing terrain and the load-bearing requirements placed on the underground foundation by the size and configuration of the house that stands above it.
No basement is exactly like another; proper inspection requires expertise and experience to identify weaknesses and failure points that must be appropriately addressed. After we have completed that process, we will provide you with the available options and the materials, labor, and costs involved with the best recommendation we can make for repairs that maximize the lifespan and value.
Of course, if you have concerns about yours, you likely have already seen some evidence of damage or foundational failure. Cracks, bulges, or crumbling basement walls are sometimes under extreme hydrostatic pressure from outside water and soil. Water moves as much as it can from areas of high pressure to low pressure and is constantly looking for weaknesses in basement structures that it can exploit.
By their design, they are in constant contact with soil and can contact groundwater. They can flood during times of heavy rain or rapid melting of snow in winter. Still, water intrusion often happens during dry weather due to water table issues or problems with normal drainage or sewer systems. Elevated groundwater and "expansive" soils often contribute to problems, and solutions sometimes involve long-term repair of poor drainage conditions.
Repairs commonly involve evaluating the source of external pressure and relieving it by removing old soil and replacing it with gravel and fill material that promotes good drainage and takes hydrostatic pressure off the basement.
When pressure sources have been identified and remediated, the work of straightening, reinforcing, and repairing wall structures goes forward. Remediated walls are usually given long-term protection against future water intrusion with new drain tile and membrane barriers. We can reinforce interior wall surfaces with steel beam material or carbon fiber strips that distribute weight evenly and support block or concrete wall structures when appropriate.
The team of experts at American Standard Foundation Repair takes great pride in our problem-solving approach to finding the best options for homeowners facing basement or foundation issues. Our commitment to our customers' total satisfaction comes from our understanding as fellow homeowners of the stress you feel when your most significant investment needs expert inspection and repair work done correctly.
Contact us today with your questions, and let us help bring some peace of mind to the long-term care of your basement and home.
