Drainage Solutions

In some situations, the right drainage solutions offer a practical and effective method for foundation repair. Sometimes, an inexperienced contractor or inspector will miss this seemingly easy solution and, instead, recommend installing concrete piers or dozens of steel piers.

Poor drainage can result in the need for house leveling and foundation repair services, which is why we recommend investing in the proper drainage solutions.

Not all soil is suited to support a foundation. Because of the often-hot summers in our area and uneven watering, the soil may dry out and shrink. If the soil gets wet again, it will expand. This move from dry to wet can be between six and 10 inches.

The moisture content around your home’s foundation can be impacted by neighbors watering their lawn, uneven watering, the sun, and hillside run-off. Usually, the southwest portion of your home gets the hottest sun in the afternoon, which bakes the water out of the soil. If drainage isn’t adequate, water may pool or accumulate, resulting in the soil swelling.

If moisture collects beneath a beam house, pier, or concrete slab, the soil will swell. This can lead to the upheaval of the foundation. Because of improper drainage, the soil beneath the foundation can’t maintain a constant moisture level, which can cause uneven stress on the concrete slab, causing it to crack and bend. As the slab bends, the damage will occur to the tile flooring, sheetrock, and masonry even before it breaks.

If you notice cracks in these items, they are a sign of foundation issues that need to be repaired to help minimize the need and extent of foundation repairs.

When you call us, we will provide a comprehensive on-site evaluation that will include several recommendations for correcting the drainage issue that you can implement at very little or no cost.

Practical Options for Repairing Drainage Problems

Some of the drainage solutions we offer for foundation repair include: