Photo Album: Foundation and Concrete Slab Issues in Fayetteville, NC

Following a free in-person foundation repair estimate and quote, Basement Southeast Foundation & Crawl Space Repair was able to resolve this Fayetteville, NC homeowners foundation problem permanently.     During the assessment, our foundation repair specialists found cracks in the bricks on the exterior of the home. There were cracks throughout the exterior sidewalk and concrete slab floor inside the garage as well. A foundation that fails to support the weight of your home will settle unevenly, leading to cracks. Settlement cracks in a foundation are a serious issue and will only worsen over time if not addressed by a professional. When a concrete slab cracks, it sinks into underlying soil that has been compressed or eroded away. Besides being unsightly, cracks allow moisture to penetrate beneath the slab. This can soften or even wash away the underlying soil completely. As the slab sinks into the void left by washed-away soil, it can crack further.   The solution to these issues was to install foundation piers to raise and stabilize the house's structure. A pier can solve settlement problems by transferring a structure's weight to strong, competent soils at a deeper level. A pier can provide jacking points to lift a settling structure back to its original level position. PolyLEVEL, a high-density polyurethane foam, is then used to fill voids, stabilize and lift sinking concrete slabs. Due to the expanding properties of the two-part urethane formula, the slab can be leveled accurately. NexusPro Crack Sealant will be used next to prevent moisture from seeping into the soil beneath. These cracks, as well as the control joints cut between the slabs, need to be sealed.