Foundation Repair

Extreme weather changes and climate can put your foundations at risk. Formerly stable residential foundations can settle, shift, and crack, putting the house at risk.

Foundation Repair estimate mid mo columbia Jefferson City ColumbiaFoundation failure may occur due to a variety of causes. Sometimes root expansion can shift a foundation off its footings. Soil composition, moisture levels and settlement are contributing factors. Fill soil that is washed away or that swells due to plumbing leaks or other sources of excess moisture can cause shifting, instability and cracking in your foundation. Drought, freezing and extreme temperature changes are also concerns.

If you are experiencing foundation settlement or heaving, cracked and buckled walls, or uneven floors - it is important to address these concerns before further damage to the structure has taken place.

Finding the source of the problem and addressing it, is key in solving the issues.

There are several warning signs that you need foundation repair because of foundation failure. Walk around the inside and outside of your building and look for the following indications of foundation failures or problems:

• Foundation wall cracks
• Stair step cracks between bricks
• Cracks in drywall
• Doors and windows stick
• Floors not level or sloping
• Cracks in the floor or tile
• Basement floor is sunken
• Basement leaks
• Gaps between brick and window or wall frames
• Spacing between a door or window and its frame is inconsistent

We can help determine the cause of these issues and determine the next course of action to take.  Sometimes it can be a simple remedy, other times it may require more extensive repairs.  Let us help you choose your next step and save money!