SEARCHING FOR TRUSTED FOUNDATION REPAIR IN HOPEWELL, VA?

Helical piers provide a deep foundation support by shifting your home's weight to stable soil deep underground, reducing the stress on your foundation caused by unstable soils. They are installed quickly and don't require heavy equipment. For more information about using helical piers for foundation repair, visit our helical piers page.

To fix cracks, bowing, and buckling in basement walls, we provide the StrongHold™ Carbon Fiber Repair Systems. Carbon fiber, being 10 times stronger and 40 times lighter than steel, is an effective and less noticeable option for repairing foundation cracks. For more information on how the StrongHold™ Carbon Fiber Repair System can repair your basement walls, please visit our basement wall repair page.

At Stable Foundations, we specialize in repairing and enhancing the stability and structural integrity of various commercial buildings throughout Virginia. Our services include a variety of solutions such as helical piers and design-build Earth retention systems. For more information, please visit our commercial services page.

Simply put, hydrostatic pressure is water pressure, and it’s a big problem that affects many homes around the Richmond area. Because the hydrostatic pressure can force water through the smallest of basement cracks, it often causes foundation damage that leads to larger repairs. 

Water weighs in at around 60 pounds per cubic foot. When your property’s landscaping is not graded correctly, or your drainage system is not adequately managing water, the soil around your foundation could become saturated. This saturated soil can place tens of thousands of pounds of hydrostatic pressure on your home, causing your foundation walls to crack, cave in, and endure some serious water damage.

The best way to protect against foundation problems from hydrostatic pressure is to improve water diversion and management, as well as utilize proper basement waterproofing methods.

Certain types of soil can shrink and swell from extreme weather conditions. Shrink-swell soil, commonly referred to as expansive soil, can cause major problems for your foundation. When the soil swells with heavy rainfall, it places added pressure on your foundation walls, pushing them inwards and causing them to crack. When expansive soil shrinks due to heat and drought, your foundation will shift and settle. 

Flooded basements are another big concern when it comes to foundation problems. Not only can they cause foundation damage, but a leaking basement can also be an indicator that damage already exists. A sewer leak or burst pipe can cause water to leak into the soil underneath your foundation, causing the soil to become saturated and create hydrostatic pressure against your foundation. If you have any cracks in your foundation walls or concrete slabs, that leaking water can easily make its way into your basement and cause even more extensive damage.

The sooner you move forward with repairs after noticing the symptoms of foundation damage in your home, the less expensive the repair will likely be. The longer you allow your foundation to accumulate damage, the more extensive the repair will have to be. If you get permanent foundation repair from Stable Foundations, we can get you back on stable footing before more damage starts to happen.

You may not be planning on selling your home, but it is important to keep the value up just in case something ever changes. Taking the initiative on foundation repair for your home will increase the value and ensure new buyers that they are making a smart investment by purchasing your home because they’re not going to have to shell out for pricey repairs down the line.

Restoring your home’s structural integrity is the main focus of foundation repair. There are various methods to reach this goal and we will consider the best options for your particular situation when you hire us. Whatever the solution we choose the outcome is the same: A stable foundation for your home well into the future. 

A home suffering from foundation problems can be an unsafe place depending upon how advanced the damages are. In some cases, floors and walls become at risk for collapse. Protect your home and family by ensuring your walls are stable.