Foundation Repair

Our foundations are an integral part of the structure of our home or business location. Installed properly and with adequate measures to avoid any issues in the future, they should last a lifetime. But unfortunately, circumstances often mean that our foundations suffer damage and will need repaired. NG Foundation Repair of St. Louis have been working with foundations for many years and can carry out efficient repairs to bring your foundations back to their former condition. But how do you know there may be damage to your foundations? These things are often a sign that more investigation is needed:

• External wall cracks in brick or masonry work.
• Flooring appears uneven to the naked eye.
• Doors – exterior or interior – stick or are hard to open.
• Drywall cracks have appeared.
• Sealants on windows is separating or cracking.

Concrete

Concrete is the primary material used in foundations. While a very versatile and durable material, it is not impervious to various types of damage. If your concrete foundations contain steel rebar, then it may suffer corrosion as a result of chloride ions. This can lead to rust which leads to more pressure on the concrete and then cracks. Weather is a big enemy of concrete. Because it is porous, if water has access to it then damage is almost inevitable. As the premier foundation repair company in St Louis, our technicians can assess any damage suffered them advise you on the best options for repair.

Pier and Beam Repairs

Pier and beam foundations are the most common alternative to a purely concrete foundation. A great advantage of this type is that it creates a crawlspace below your floor which allows convenient access to inspect the foundations. But as wood is a major component with this foundation, there are additional potential issues beyond those with concrete. The wooden beams are also susceptible to damage from water/moisture, and there is the added risk of damage from insects. We have widespread experience with this type of foundation and can replace any components which are beyond simple repair.

House Leveling

In extreme cases, your house may need levelled. This is where our skilled technicians use one of a number of processes to ‘lift’ your house back to its original condition. Of course, houses weigh a lot, so this is a complicated repair which needs done properly. With pier and beam foundations, we would install adjustable pilings at various points which we can then adjust to level the house. With concrete slab foundations, we may excavate around your house to install new pilings. Or a relatively new – and quick – process is Polyurethane Concrete Lifting where a special mix is inserted into gaps to ensure the structure is level.

Choose the Professionals

If you have spotted any of the warning signs mentioned, please do not put off calling us. Damaged foundations need to be dealt with quickly and efficiently by a professional company such as NG Foundation Repair of St. Louis. Call us now and our team will assess your property.