Consequences of Delaying Foundation Repairs

What happens if you don't act quickly on foundation problems?

The sad reality is that postponing foundation repair can have several adverse effects - like dropping floors and structural wall and roof failure.

When the foundation drops, the walls sag; and this drop impacts the roof, causing roof stress and leading to roof leaks. At the same time, the sagging foundation causes downward deformation of sewer lines (true both for concrete slab foundations and pier and beam foundations).

If sewer lines and pipes crack as a foundation fails, small leaks cause the clay soil under the house to swell, creating a hump in the floor, or erode the soil - allowing the foundation to drop. With a pier and beam foundation, a plumbing failure can cause interior piers to sink, removing support from the wooden floor.

Continued structural damage in the house slowly occurs as cracks develop in the joint between the wall and ceiling, in the ceiling itself and in adjoining wall joints. Outside, bricks begin to crack as well, since they are less flexible than the slab.

Don't postone getting your foundation problem fixed

For all of these structural and economic factors, foundation stabilization and repair should NEVER be delayed. In extreme situations we find the cost of foundation repair and house leveling is less than the cost for repairing brick, re-bedding walls and ceiling joints, replacing roofs and repairing plumbing. All because the first signs of foundation problems were ignored. If you suspect that you have a problem with your foundation - don't wait another day to call Granite Foundation Repair. Learn more at: Expectations of Foundation Repair

Call 972-412-2171 or 817.870.1381 to request a free, on-site evaluation.

Separation of brick at window frame is often mistaken as caulk failure.

Trim separation indicates failing foundation

Sticking door, door frame misalignment

Repair Methods

• Steel piers
• Helical piers
• Concrete piers
• Soil injection
• Mudjacking
• Drainage
• Tunneling
• Root barrier

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Foundation Problem Signs

• Brick cracks
• Sloping floor
• Sticking window
• Cracks in walls
• Cracks in floor
• Cracks in tile
• Sunken floor
• Bouncy floor (Pier & Beam)

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Granite's Lifetime Warranty

All of Granite's foundation repairs are guaranteed by a fully transferable warranty. Our goal is to fix it right the first time and we stand behind our work. Learn more about our lifetime transferable warranty...

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