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House foundations provide a base upon which to build a home. These structures prevent water from entering your home, and they create a space for storage and utilities. However, they may eventually require certain repairs, known as foundation stabilization, to keep this layer of your home in top shape. If you notice any of the four issues described below in your home, your home may need foundation stabilization.

4 Signs Your Foundation Needs Repairs

1. Gapping

Take a look at the crown molding in your home. Does it butt directly up against the ceiling? If not, the foundation may have settled over time and left a space between the trim and the ceiling. Additionally, there may be gaps between the caulk and doorways or windows as the house sinks slightly with age. Foundation stabilization will even out the home again so that these gaps disappear.

2. Cracking 

foundation-stabilizationMany homeowners notice cracks in their basement. These fractures may grow over time and let water and pests in, weakening the structure. It’s common for new structures to develop slight cracks in the first few years after the foundation is poured as it adjusts to the weather patterns and the expanding and contracting soil. However, anything larger than a hairline crack may require foundation stabilization.

3. Sloping Walls

Take a level to the basement and press it lightly against a wall. Does the bubble automatically center itself? Bowing walls that lean inward may be bending under the immense pressure of the ground outside. This is common among older homes, as the process takes a long time to force a change in concrete foundations.

4. Shifting Floors

If you set a ball down on your floor, will it roll in one specific direction? Uneven floors are an indication that a home needs foundation stabilization. You may also notice that floors in your house are warping, leaving clear low points where water would pool if the house flooded. These areas can become trip hazards, and they can make it difficult to arrange furniture around them, as chair and table legs won’t rest evenly on the floor.

 

 

Homeowners looking to hire foundation stabilization experts to assess their property should contact Hydra-Ject, Inc. in Southwest Ohio Their team has over 20 years of industry experience offering evaluations and talking over customers options before moving forward with services like concrete sealing and crawl space waterproofing. Call the Lebanon-based company at (513) 615-5456 or visit the website for information on their many offerings like basement crack repair and window installation.

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