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Another company said that our foundation was too far gone and needed to be replaced. That’s when we found Regional Foundation Repair. They helped save us thousands! Great service, will recommend!
Andrew Y. | May 26, 2023
We’ve had water in our basement countless times since we moved in. This service sent a contractor who spent a few days installing a waterproofing system and bam - no issues since! Thank you so much!
Eddie W. | May 23, 2023
Finally a foundation company that responds, helps gets the job done, and offers a warranty for the work! Will use again, and recommending to friends and family.
Jessica B. | May 20, 2023
Another company said that our foundation was too far gone and needed to be replaced. That’s when we found Regional Foundation Repair. They helped save us thousands! Great service, will recommend!
Andrew Y. | May 26, 2023
We’ve had water in our basement countless times since we moved in. This service sent a contractor who spent a few days installing a waterproofing system and bam - no issues since! Thank you so much!
Eddie W. | May 23, 2023
Finally a foundation company that responds, helps gets the job done, and offers a warranty for the work! Will use again, and recommending to friends and family.
Jessica B. | May 20, 2023
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If you’re noticing cracks in your sheetrock, uneven or sloping floors, windows and doors becoming challenging to close, or nails pushing through your drywall, it likely means your foundation is suffering from some type of damage. Foundation problems tend to worsen if left unrepaired, so you should quickly seek out professional help. That’s where we come in!
First, fill out our convenient contact form with your best contact information and a brief description of the issue you’re seeing in your home. Our 24/7 on-call project manager will instantly see your request and reach out to the most qualified team member we have to address your specific problem.
Our technician, who specializes in the issue you’re experiencing, will schedule an inspection if needed, or provide a detailed quote for service if enough information is provided in the form.
At Regional Foundation Repair, we believe that communication and timeliness are of utmost importance, so you can rest assured that your request will be handled by our team members quickly and professionally. We typically provide quotes or schedule inspections within a day or two to minimize the damage done by an unrepaired foundation.
Our foundation specialist will complete the job with 5-star service, as all of our technicians have years of experience and knowledge behind their work. We also stand behind every project we complete with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can be confident in choosing Regional Foundation Repair for all your foundation needs.
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Date of Request: 05/28/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: The real wall of my townhouse has a crack at the foundation. I need a quote asap. I have warranty expiring this month. Please call me back asap. Thank you
Date of Request: 05/27/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: Looking for professional inspection concerning possible foundation problem
Date of Request: 05/27/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: Need Basement on split level sealed. Water entering from backyard into garage
Date of Request: 05/24/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: We have cracks in our home and basement. We believe it is the foundation. We need someone to take a look at it for clarification.
Date of Request: 05/21/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: Hi there! We believe one of our joists needs repairing possibly replacing - unsure. The floor is sagging a bit on our first floor, so we'd like to have a professional take a look. Thanks!
Date of Request: 05/19/2023
Location: Decatur, GA
Description: Would like someone to come out and look at our foundation. House is about 70 years old and the crawlspace looks like a jenga game holding house up.
Does Foundation Movement Affect Decatur?
Believe it or not, all foundations move. Yours is no different. It was designed to take into account the load of your home, and the conditions of the foundation’s surroundings. Every structure that has a foundation, has with its design, certain tolerances built into the specifications as to just how much movement the foundation can endure without becoming damaged. We are going to look at the movement beyond those tolerances which cause foundation problems.
Decatur, Georgia sees quite a bit of foundation problems from excessive movement. We have learned that there are three main causes, or conditions that contribute to foundation movement, and Decatur just happens to be rather rich in all three areas! We are going to look at each one inpidually, as well as explain why these conditions cause foundation movement problems.
When the foundation under your Decatur home begins to see an excessive amount of water, strange things start happening to your foundation. Water that pools underneath a slab essentially turns the earth under your foundation into a mud pit. When there is enough of this mud, your foundation will become unstable, and you will begin to notice the warning signs of a foundation problem. Water can also freeze under the slab causing it to heave upwards. When this happens, there will usually be a catastrophic failure not only in your foundation, but in the utilities, such as water that will rupture from being pulled away from the foundation. When a water line ruptures from foundation movement, the water causing the excessive movement suddenly has an endless supply to facilitate further foundation damage.
When foundations have problems with the ability to properly drain water awayfrom the foundation’s slab or footings, we still have a water problem. Improper drains tend to cause water to pool against a foundation, especially in Georgia where there is absorbent clay soil around most homes. The resulting pressure is called hydrostatic pressure. This stress is essentially water that is pushing very hard against your foundation, and the water usually wins this fight. Foundation movement from water, and water that does not properly drain, account for over 75% of the foundation problems here in the greater Decatur area.
When the soil contains a high amount of clay, it is termed expansive soil. Expansive soil, which is found in Decatur, has the ability to expand and contract due to a high amount of clay that absorbs water. When these soils expand and contract under your foundation, it causes voids to form and these voids cause foundation movement problems. Decatur soil has also a compaction issue. The homes in the greater Decatur area that were built without first properly compacting the soil will see foundation movement due to excessive settling. Some settling is normal and causes no threat to your foundation. Improperly compacted soils will settle excessively after the slab or footings have been poured and the weight from these foundation components will cause excessive settling and foundation movement problems.
These are the three main issues that lead to foundation movement problems in Decatur, Georgia. Your foundation is designed to withstand a certain amount of movement. The best way to determine if your foundation is beginning to move and cause problems is by getting a foundation professional like the ones here at Regional Foundation Repair to your home and determine the extent of foundation movement issues that you may be experiencing.
What Causes Foundation Problems in Decatur?
The three items — water, drainage, and soil compaction — are the leaders, but they are not the only ones to be concerned about. Decatur also sees a fair amount of foundation damage due to other items such as weather patterns and invasive plant life.
With regard to weather patterns, Decatur, Georgia is one of those southeastern United States areas, where the summers can be sweltering and at times winter storms can bring about sudden freezing conditions which keeps the soil around and under your foundation in a constant state of flux. These types of weather patterns will cause excessive expansion and contraction of the soil that is already expansive to begin with. This takes its toll on your foundation by exposing any weaknesses there may be, and exploiting them.
When your foundation was originally poured in the form of concrete, there were tiny bubbles of air, that when dried, formed tiny voids in the foundation itself. Over time, water trapped in Georgia’s absorbent soil will work its way from the outside of your foundation, to the inside of your home by finding these voids and ‘connecting the dots’ to form a tiny flow of invasive water.
Invasive plant life is a term that simply refers to tree roots that can invade your foundation and cause severe foundation damage. Tree roots are one of the leading causes of issues with underground plumbing, and foundations can have problems with them as well. Georgia has an abundance of large native trees that increase the risk of these problems.
So, the soil and the things that affect the soil would be the leading cause of foundation problems here in Decatur.
What Are the Signs of Foundation Damage in Decatur?
If you are beginning to experience certain things that just aren’t normal inside your home, you may be finding out about your foundation problems here in the near future. Your home will begin to tell you with subtle hints that the foundation is in trouble. If you see or experience any of the following issues in your home, do not hesitate to contact Regional Foundation Repair as soon as possible!
Do You Need To Hire A Structural Engineer To Fix Your Foundation in Decatur?
There are those times when the report and certification of a structural engineer like ours are needed for both your home, and your peace of mind. If you are buying or selling a home in the greater Decatur area, it may be in your best interest to include a structural engineer report as part of the closing process on the home. If this is a route that youdecided to go, our structural engineers are happy to help!
If you elect to have a structural engineer’s report on your Decatur foundation, you will be getting a certified document about the condition of your foundation as well as a detailed report of any repairs that are needed, if any. The price to certify your foundation as safe and sound will go a long way in putting your mind at ease about the condition of your Decatur, Georgia home’s foundation.
Cost of Basement Foundation Repair in Decatur?
Foundation repairs are anything but cheap, and Decatur foundation repairs are no different. The average low, high, and overall average price paid for a foundation repair in Decatur are listed as follows:
Again, these are just average costs and are meant to be simply a starting point for your final cost. Every foundation is different, and every foundation repair project is different. Now, here are some things that areincluded with the listed average costs;
Those average costs listed here does notinclude;
Does The Soil In Decatur Affect Your Foundation?
We have already examined some issues with regard to the soil in Decatur and how it can affect your foundation. But now, let’s go into a bit of detail about the soil in the greater Decatur area.
In order to facilitate a new foundation properly and according to all building codes for this area, the single most important factor to maintain a healthy foundation for the life of the structure lies in the compaction of the soil. The bottom line is, the soil does affect the foundations in the greater Decatur area, and in order to avoid any foundation issues the best course of action is by properly compacting the soil in the construction of the foundation. Without proper soil, your home is at high risk of shifting and foundation damage.
