What Causes Foundation Problems? Lexington
The Source of Foundation Problems
One of the ways a foundation can be damaged is from the quality of the soil. If there is a lot of clay in your soil, the foundation's stability may be adversely affected by the constant contraction and expansion due to the ever changing moisture content. So, is a very dry soil better? Not necessarily. If the soil that your foundation is built on is dry and powdery, you may experience settling and shifting, causing structural issues. The Lexington foundation and concrete repair contractors with United Structural Systems can help you evaluate the soil surrounding your home.
Another important potential issue to watch is standing water around your foundation. This could be caused by not directing rain water away from the home with the use of a gutter system, or not sloping soil so that any water runs away from the foundation. If water is allowed to pool next to a building’s foundation, instability issues and damage can occur.
Most homeowner’s love to have vibrant landscaping in their yard. It makes your outside area look and feel beautiful. But before you plant that new tree, make sure you don’t put it too close to the foundation. Many people find out too late what kind of damage tree roots can cause to a foundation, or any other concrete structure.
If you have noticed that you have one of these issues and are concerned about damage to your foundation, United Structural Systems can help! Our Lexington foundation and concrete repair team will come to your home and provide a free estimate for the repair work that needs to be done to stabilize your home’s foundation.
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I don’t have a single complaint to make about this company or my experience with them. From the time I called to the time the job was completed probably totaled 2 weeks. Every aspect of the experience was professional and much more than I could&rsquo- Sarah M.
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We decided to hire them after we'd had another company out for the same quote. The first company gave us a lot of hot air and was very demeaning. Then Bobby and the USS guys came out! I can't say enough about how incredibly professional they were, how well- Sherrie J.
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They were courteous, on time, answered every question and explained every step taken in the process. Every detail was covered. Thank you, Tony, Chad and everyone else who helped me through a stressful situation like they would family.- Linda F.
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Bobby was fantastic. Needed a structural specialist to review cracks above garage when trying to sell our house. Bobby was very honest, professional and didn't try to sell us on repairs that weren't needed.- Leslie S.
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Bobby arrived as scheduled and conducted a thorough inspection of my basement. He did not try to oversell his products or services. In fact, he alerted me to more cost-effective and simpler solutions that did not require USS services at all.- Kim H.
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Chris did all of the measurements during the job and was also thorough, polite and professional. I had other estimates done and not only was the USS estimate better, their overall customer service and ability to explain the issues and solutions were far su- Diane D.
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From Jason who inspected and quoted to John and his crew that did the work, everyone showed pride in their work. Their pride made me feel confident. I recommend everyone make USS their first and only call.- Mark R.
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We called United Structural due to water coming into our basement. I can not say how happy I am with all the service they provided. Not only did they get to us in a very timely fashion but all their employees were extremely professional and helpful.- Dede S.