FOUNDATION REPAIR IN NJ

What Causes Foundation Damage?

For the vast majority of issues, water is the primary culprit. Variations in moisture cause components of the soil to swell or shrink, leading to movement beneath your foundation. Your property may be more susceptible to foundation damage if:

It was built on expansive clay
It was built on improperly compacted fill soils
The area around the foundation has poor drainage
You live in an area with extreme seasonal changes
You experienced a plumbing leak below your home
Tree roots are growing too close to your home
An earthquake, flood or drought compromised the structure

What are the Signs of Foundation Problems?

Are you wondering if you have foundation issues? All foundations will settle with time, but problems arise when this settlement is uneven or extreme. Here are the common signs of foundation stress:

Exterior Warning Signs

Wall rotation
Separation around garage door, windows and/or walls
Cracked bricks
Broken and/or cracked foundation
Displaced moldings

Interior Warning Signs

Misaligned doors and windows
Cracked sheet rock
Cracks in floor
Uneven floors
Bulging floors, cracked walls, and doors that won't close are all signs of foundation distress.
Hairline wall & floor cracks can be an early warning of potentially serious shifting or settling of the foundation.

FOUNDATION REPAIR SOLUTIONS

Wall Pins

Very similar to rebar used to large-scale construction concrete jobs (bridges, industrial foundations, etc.), wall pins and staples are used in a similar fashion to carbon fiber wall straps. Also utilized for moderate to severe foundation cracks, wall pins are inserted into the foundation, through the crack, coming out of the crack on either side, all while remaining level within the wall, so that the basement may still be finished, if desired. Multiple wall pins and staples are generally used on a single crack, regardless of the size of it, because, again, permanent foundation stabilization is the ultimate goal. Vertical cracks are the main culprit in receiving wall pins, as horizontal cracks will not be prevented from spreading with wall pins, due to gravity.

Carbon Fiber Straps

Carbon fiber straps are tough and tenacious straps applied directly over-top of foundation cracks with a very specific formulation of adhesives and various materials, and it prevents the crack from opening more, spreading, worsening the structural integrity of the foundation, etc. Basically, these carbon fiber straps are a "set-it-and-forget-it" type of system.

I-beams

Many homeowners are unaware of a structural wall failing or bowing, and can go years without noticing or addressing the problem since some bowed walls leak very little water at all. You may notice a horizontal crack in your basement wall, which indicates a bow in your foundation.

There are a few reasons why a foundation wall begins to bow. The main reason is outside lateral pressure pushing against your foundation wall, creating this horizontal cracking and bowing effect.

We use a simple and inexpensive structural repair system, which uses vertical steel I-beams to repair the problem. We can also (in some cases) take an extra step and excavate from the outside in order to push your wall back into place, then use vertical steel I-beams from the inside to support your foundation wall from any further bowing.

guru can help!

If you're having a problem with your foundation, you've come to the right place. Guru Waterproofing specializes in foundation repair of all types. Whatever your issue, we have the products and experience that you need to find the best solution.

Our team of professionals have extensive experience and knowledge getting your foundation repaired. Don’t wait until you have unwanted issues with the foundation of your home.

Call 1-844-311-GURU for fast, effective, and friendly service.