Concrete Slab Foundation Repair
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Repair Concrete Slab Foundation
Concrete is considered to be the strongest type of foundation for a house. Because it’s incredibly strong and durable, it can last for many decades; however, it is not indestructible. A concrete slab foundation can be susceptible to damage over time due to seismic activity, chronic water exposure, and other factors, including poor soil. Proper attention, maintenance, repair, and—in some cases—replacement, is needed to secure your home for years to come.
How to tell if your concrete foundation may need repair
If your home is experiencing any of the signs listed here, schedule an appointment to have an expert perform an inspection to see if there is any structural issues that warrant the need for repair.
Concrete Cracks
It’s not uncommon for hairline cracks to develop during the curing process after concrete has been poured; however, cracks that occur from the concrete slab and run up to windows, form gaps near doors, or create stair-step cracks along the edges of brick can indicate a larger issue.
Foundation Settlement
Homes can settle over time due to poor soil compaction and poor drainage, and uneven slab settlement can lead to significant foundation issues. Furthermore, soil erosion and shrinkage may cause gaps to form beneath your home’s foundation. Read this article to learn more about how water exposure and soil erosion affect home foundations. Lastly, settlement near your home can also be triggered by earthquakes.
Unlevel, Bouncy or Sloping Floors
Unlevel floors in a slab concrete foundation can have several causes. Excessive moisture is the most common cause, though soil movement, settlement, or poor structural design can affect floors as well.
Sticking Doors
When a concrete slab foundation settles unevenly or shifts, it can lead to shifting wall frames that cause misaligned doors and windows. The result—doors or windows that rub against the frame and stick.
Wall Cracks
Some cracks in walls and ceilings can be considered normal in some homes, but cracks above door frames, wide V-shaped cracks, diagonal or horizontal cracks, and cracks that let in sunlight are serious cracks. For more info about house cracks and how to tell if the point to foundation trouble, read this article.
Our Methods to Repair a Concrete Slab Foundation
Push Pier Foundation Repair
When settlement occurs and a home’s foundation can no longer bear the weight of a structure, push piers can be a highly effective way to fix the slab foundation. In a push pier foundation repair, our crew will use a series of steel tubes sections and load transfer brackets to stabilize or lift the sinking foundation.
Concrete Removal and Replacement
When a slab foundation is damaged to the point where other repair methods are not the best solutions, concrete removal and replacement may be necessary. In this type of repair, parts of the concrete foundation is removed and replaced with new, reinforced concrete.
CONCRETE STEM WALL REPAIR
If an inspector finds cracks in your stem wall, your home’s structural integrity may be at risk. These types of cracks will get bigger over time. We have methods to repairing stem walls as part of our concrete removal and replacement services, which may include adding a sister wall or filling the cracks for added support.
Concrete Crack Repair in Los Angeles and Southern California Cities
In addition to these serviceable areas, we provide free foundation inspections and repair services throughout the greater Southern California area for concrete slab foundations. Expanded service areas include:
- Los Angeles Metro
- San Fernando Valley: Burbank, Studio City, North Hollywood, Glendale, Sun Valley
- Pasadena, Altadena, Alhambra
- Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice
- South Bay Cities
- Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills
- Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills
- Chatsworth, Canoga Park, Reseda, Northridge
Fix Slab Foundation
Cracking in concrete is usually due to soil conditions rather than poor construction. Concrete cracks can be fixed in different ways. We provide multiple solutions to repair damaged concrete, whether it needs removal. Allow one of our skilled inspectors to assess your concrete slab foundation and provide you with a report and solutions that best address your home’s needs.
We pride ourselves on being an authority in the industry. We will gladly help you with any questions you may have!
- Concrete Crack Repair
- Slab Replacement
- Underpinning
- Push-Piers
- Leveling
- Concrete Void Fill