subject: Don't Put Off Your Home Foundation Repair [print this page] The foundation is the strength of your house structure. The house was not built until a strong foundation was laid. A strong foundation was required for your house to stand, and is needed for it to continue to stand. A good contractor would not think about constructing a house upon a poor foundation. But even good, solid foundations have the possibility of cracks, sinking and other issues with foundation settlement. When these things happen, they must not be ignored. Your entire home depends on it!
When you have foundation settlement issues, you will most likely see a crack in the wall of the foundation. The foundation shifts and will separate the concrete. In addition to weakening your home's foundation, these cracks are potential for water leaks into your crawlspace or basement. After a rainstorm leaves you with a flooded basement, you will wish that you had seen the problem and fixed it sooner.
Not only do cracks appear in the wall of the foundation, but they can also be in the main levels of the house. A lot of people find a crack in their wall and shrug it off as "the house is just settling". Yes, the house is settling, and it's a sign that your foundation needs attention.
When the problem is more severe, you might have problems with doors not opening or closing, as well as problems with windows and cabinets. You might also see bowed and uneven walls and floors. The contractor who built your home used an instrument to make sure that everything was square and level, based upon the squareness of the foundation. So when the foundation shifts and is no longer level, everything else shifts with it.
Foundation repair isn't easy unless you have a company with years of experience and expertise like Dry Basement Householder Systems, with over 35 years of experience, in the Kansas City, Missouri area. We have solutions based upon your individual needs. The quicker you take care of the problem, the less it will cost you to repair. It's true that repairs cost more with time. A crack in the wall or a sinking foundation might be repaired easier through injection or our Householder Anchor System than if you wait until it is necessary to completely rebuild your foundation walls. The longer that you put it off, more damage is being done to your foundation and home.
