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My husband and I were both impressed by the crew sent to work on our foundation. Nice, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, they answered all our questions. The work itself was done quickly and efficiently, finishing much faster than I expected. The area in which the work was done was replaced so well it hardly seemed that anything had occurred in that same region at all. It was truly refreshing to have work completed on the day and time promised and to the level of our expectations.
~Valerie Shearer: Columbia, SC
Installed 4 push piers to stabilize a rear corner of the home
Improper Drainage
Improper drainage can cause soil instability by creating localized areas of saturated soils, which softens the soils and allows the foundation to settle. Poor drainage can be due to the localized topography of the area, “French” drains that have become clogged with roots and soil, gutter down spouts, etc.
Sometimes these drainage systems do not properly channel water away from a home, resulting in pooling or puddling around the foundation.
Another potential reason for your foundation problem may be due plumbing leaks that allow water to saturate or erode the soil under or around your home. The water created from this problem is constant and will only continue to deteriorate the soil conditions around your home’s foundation.
If a home tends to collect water around the foundation for any reason, it's important to keep an eye out for signs of foundation failure.