Foundation Repair Service in the Greater Atlanta Area

When it comes to foundation repair, Atlanta Waterproofing has the answer.

Most foundation problems tend to come from the soil underneath it, crawl space problems and leaking pipes, but there are many other causes that could affect your foundation and cause damage.

When handling foundation repair jobs, preparation is key. Before beginning any job, we will locate the cause of the problem and determine the best solution before designing a solution for your home.

Types of Foundation Repairs we Offer

Foundation Waterproofing

To prevent damage from water, moisture, leaking pipes and other water-related disasters that cause your foundation to crack, we can install a waterproofing system that prevents any kind of water from ever entering your property while also keeping your foundation safe.

Foundation Stabilization

In order to prevent your foundation from settling and sinking, we can stabilize your foundation with wall anchors, braces and other similar techniques.

Crawl Space Joist Support

Since your foundation and crawl space share the same location, they will also share any issues that arise. So if one experiences a problem, the other will as well and if your foundation becomes damaged because of your crawl space, we can install a steel post beneath the central beam to provide a solid mid-span support for floor joists, in order to repair the situation.

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The Clay Bowl Effect & Hydrostatic Pressure

After your home’s foundation was completed, previously excavated soil was backfilled to fill in the gap between the walls and the rest of the ground. This soil is loose, fluffy, and not as dense or tightly packed as undisturbed virgin soil farther away from the house. When water saturates this soil immediately surrounding the home, it creates a “clay bowl” of sorts. The saturated soil expands, exerting pressure on foundation walls known as hydrostatic pressure. When the force of this constant pressure becomes more than the walls can handle, they will begin to crack and tilt inward.

Soil Settlement & Poor Supporting Soil For Chimneys

As the backfilled soil around your exterior foundation walls sinks into place, it can slope towards the house. This allows water to easily collect and then seep in through the walls.

It is natural for soil to settle over time, but it can do so unevenly and cause a number of other problems in your house. You could see diagonal cracks in drywall and from corners of windows and doors. These windows and doors also may not open or close properly.

Another more dramatic and alarming sign of soil settlement is a chimney that is cracking and separating from the home. Sometimes chimneys are not built on the same foundation or soil as the rest of the house, and they may not have the proper footing. If the chimney is not properly supported, it will fail over time. If the soil supporting your chimney isn’t strong enough to support the weight, the chimney may start sinking, pulling away from the rest of the home and tilt outward.

Water And Moisture In Vented Crawl Space

Related to the clay bowl effect and hydrostatic pressure, water can easily seep inside a crawl space underneath a house through the walls. Outside air, water and pests also can infiltrate an unsealed dirt crawl space through open vents. Any water and moisture in the crawl space can wreak havoc on the home’s support system. Metal supports can rust and corrode, and wooden supports will rot, warp, and buckle, all leading to sagging and soft floors above.

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FOUNDATION PIERS

Strong and stable. Our pier system will permanently solve your foundation settlement problem.

WALL ANCHOR SYSTEM

The Wall Anchor System permanently stabilizes your foundation walls, offering the best opportunity to straighten the walls without the cost and disruption of foundation replacement.

WALL REINFORCING SYSTEMS

Stronger than steel, hi-tech carbon fiber reinforcement can provide a permanent repair for cracked & bowed basement walls

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