If the foundation of your home has sustained damage there are multiple ways you can deal with that damage. Foundation damage needs to be dealt with as soon as it is discovered, as it can cripple your home.

Steel Piers

Steel piers are a common foundation repair technique. They are easy to install and do not require you to completely tear up your yard to save your foundation. Steel piers are installed under your home to stabilize the foundation. The location of where the piers are placed is based on a data-driven analysis of the structure, weight, and needs of your home.

Concrete Piers

Most foundations are made of concrete, which makes sense why concrete is then used to fix and repair foundations. With concrete pier foundation repair, the foundation company will dig and drill around your home, and then pour new concrete piers for support.

Concrete piers tend to be really expensive to install since you have to excavate around your home to have them installed, and you will more than likely have to re-landscape your yard as well.

Spot Piers

Spot piers are another type of concrete pier solution, but they are less invasive than regular concrete piers. With spot piers, they are hand dug and filled with concrete. They are usually used if only a small amount of support is needed. If your home's foundation needs to be repaired, spot piers may be used in combination with another method. They are rarely used on their own for structures as large as a home.

High-Density Foam

One of the most popular ways to fix the foundation of a home is with high-density foam. The high-density foam is made out of polyurethane, a common building material. This is one of the most popular ways to fix foundation issues because it is one of the least invasive ways to fix the problem.

A grid is inserted into the area where the foundation is compromised. Then, foam is pumped into the grid. The foam expands and creates a hard mass that is capable of supporting the weight of your home. One has to be careful with using foam to support and fix the foundation of a home. You need a contractor who will make sure the foam doesn't come into contact with and mess up your plumbing, heating ducts, or electricity located in the crawl space under your home.

If your home has foundation issues, don't try to fix them yourself, bring in a professional to help you with the project. A professional will be able to determine the most appropriate method for fixing your home's foundation and will work with you to fix the foundation in a timely manner so your home doesn't sustain any more damage that can come from an unstable foundation.

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