Foundation repair may be in your near future if you see cracks appearing anywhere in your foundation or in the structure of your house, such as the walls and ceilings. Another possible sign is the fact that you are having difficulty closing your doors and windows.
You should have a knowledgeable Austin Texas foundation repair contractor come and make an inspection to see just what needs to be done. If there is a problem, your foundation could be sinking or shifting.
What happens next in most situations is that an excavation is dug and the foundation is supported by piers going down into the ground to the bedrock.
The piers can be made of concrete of steel, and a bed of poured concrete or steel can be the foundation for the piers. These piers are then jacked up to foundation's original level, providing stability. There may be several piers installed, in order to provide a steady base. Once this is completed, the entire apparatus will give much more support than previously provided.
The composition of the soil is the main reason why people have foundation problems. Sandy soils, clay soils, and composites give the most problems, but if there are issues with your foundation there are solid solutions which will remedy the problem.
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