An unstable or cracked foundation is a serious issue that you need to address quickly. If your foundation has problems, you might notice cracks in your drywall or ceilings, gaps around doors or windows, or sloped floors. Here are several different types of foundation repair that your home might need.

Different Types of Foundation Repair

1. Helical Pier Lifting

Helical pier lifting has been used to fix foundations since the early 1800s. These piers are made of steel with threaded sections. A foundation repair professional screws them into the ground below the foundation to stabilize it. This method is particularly useful when limestone or load-bearing strata are not easily accessible. Helical piers can be installed quickly to get your home back to normal.

2. Polyurethane Foam Jacking

Polyurethane foam jacking is one of the most common and effective ways to repair a cracked foundation. This because it allows foundation repair professionals to fill cracks in the foundation or soil beneath it. To perform this repair, workers drill holes in the foundation’s concrete and inject the foam into a checkerboard grid. The foam immediately expands and raises the concrete and loose soil. You should avoid this method if your HVAC system is in the floor since the foam could potentially clog it.

3. Steel Pier Lifting

Steel piers offer one of the most effective methods to fix foundation instability. They’re quicker to install and disturb less of your landscape than older concrete piers. Each looks like a galvanized steel pipe and is hooked up to a hydraulic jack. The piers are driven down until they hit stable soil. Then, the jack lifts the foundation back to the perfect height.

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