Sinking Foundation

Have you encountered any signs around your home that might indicate your foundation is sinking? Some symptoms of this issue include doors that are difficult to open and close and cracks in the drywall throughout your house. Although these symptoms might initially seem minor, addressing the problem promptly is crucial to preventing further damage. 

At Baker’s Waterproofing, we specialize in foundation repair and provide long-lasting solutions. With our expertise and the use of top-quality products, we can restore the structural integrity of your home and safeguard your most valuable investment. 

A sinking foundation occurs when the base of a structure, such as your home, settles unevenly into the ground. This is known as differential settlement, which happens when the soil cannot uniformly support the weight of the structure. Sinking foundations often display several key signs of trouble, including: 

• Uneven floors 
• Floor cracks 
• Doors and windows that stick 
• Cracked exterior bricks 
• A cracked or tilting chimney 

If not addressed, a sinking foundation can cause significant damage to the structure and create safety risks. 

There are a few reasons why a foundation may begin to sink: 

• Soil Expansion: When the soil around your house becomes saturated, especially if it’s clay soil, it expands. As it dries, it contracts, creating voids around and beneath the foundation. These cycles also exert pressure on the foundation.
• Poor Drainage: Excessive moisture in the soil can cause it to expand and contract, which makes the foundation less stable over time. 
• Insufficient Compaction: If the soil isn’t properly compacted, it may sink under the weight of the building. 
• Home Age: Aging homes built with outdated materials are susceptible to damage, including foundation sinking.
• Nearby Trees: Trees near your house absorb water from the soil, leading to shrinkage and the gaps beneath the foundation.

Baker’s Waterproofing installs subsurface foundation piers that reach the bedrock and support your home. These foundation piers transfer the weight of the house below the problematic soils. 

Baker’s Waterproofing offers several types of foundation piers to stabilize and potentially lift sinking foundations: 

• Push Piers: These are driven deep into the ground using heavy machinery. 
• Helical Piers: They screw into the earth to support your home. 
• Slab Piers: These attach beneath sinking concrete slabs. 

Choose the appropriate type of foundation pier based on your specific needs. Remember, professional assistance is essential to ensure a successful repair! 

If you suspect that your home’s foundation is sinking, contact Baker’s Waterproofing today. Our friendly professionals will carefully inspect your foundation and recommend solutions to permanently stabilize your home. 

We understand that foundation repairs can be overwhelming; it feels like the frustration of a car breakdown, only worse! As fellow homeowners, we empathize with this inconvenience and the cost of repairs. That’s why we are pleased to offer flexible financing plans to help ease the burden of repairing your foundation and alleviate your financial stress. 

With over 50 years of valuable experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to accurately diagnose any foundation problem and provide effective, warranted repairs. We encourage you to schedule your free inspection and estimate today.