What Causes Foundation Failure?

There are many several different things that can cause foundation failure.

ROOTS

Problem: Many people do not realize that the roots surrounding their homes are pushing against their slab and removing water from under it.  This causes foundation instability thus leading to foundation failure.   

Solution: Keystone Foundation Repair can solve this problem by installing a root barrier. This method helps save your beautiful trees surrounding your home and your foundation.

PLUMBING FAILURE

Problem: When plumbing leaks, it undermines the soil causing it to become extremely soft.  This process could cause your home to sink as the soil settles. 

Solution: Keystone Foundation Repair can solve this problem by tunneling under the slab and installing piles and raise the foundation.  Then, our expert plumber will fix all of the leaks.

WEATHER

Problem:  As weather changes from season to season, your foundation is will expand and contract.  As it rains, the soil will expand. Dry weather will cause it to contract. 

Solution: This natural occurrence causes foundation failure. Contact Keystone Foundation to design a repair plan to prevent this occurrence.

IMPROPER DRAINAGE

Problem:  Water can collect up against the foundation creating pools causing the soil to erode and the foundation to fail.

Solution: Keystone Foundation Repair can solve this problem by installing irrigation drains to make the water move away from the house.