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While it is certainly not a fun or exciting project, repairing your home or commercial building’s foundation when it’s experiencing issues is critically important. Letting a foundation problem lie can have serious consequences for the safety, integrity, and longevity of your home, and these problems only get worse the longer they’re left unaddressed.

Common foundation issues include cracked walls (cracks larger than .25”), sunken or uneven foundations, bowed or buckled basement walls, upheaval of foundation, or any sort of moisture issue in a basement or crawl space.

Luckily, you have an expert foundation repair company right here in your community. At Texas Strong Foundation Repair, we help local homeowners and building owners with all types of foundation needs, including foundation inspection, drainage system installation, waterproofing, repair on all foundation styles, plumbing, root barriers, and more.

 

Still not convinced you should repair your foundation ASAP? Here is what you risk if you don’t:

  • Home or building sinking. The vast majority of foundation issues are caused by soil expansion and contraction, which exerts pressure on the foundation and causes cracks, buckling, upheaval, or sinking. Soil movement is usually caused by changing moisture levels which, in Texas, change a lot - during the rainy season, soil expands. During the dry season, it contracts. That back and forth year after year will only heighten existing problems and can eventually cause your foundation to sink or become uneven. A small amount of foundation settling is normal. But doors and windows that stick shut, floors that are uneven, or cabinetry and woodwork that pull away from walls are all signs that your foundation has experienced too much sinking. If left unaddressed, foundation sinking can lead to wall and ceiling collapse. It’s time to call in an expert ASAP.
  • Dangerous mold and mildew growth. Cracked basement or crawlspace walls are a common foundation problem that can lead to serious moisture issues. Cracks that are larger than .25” will inevitably allow water to seep into your basement. If left unchecked, mold and mildew will flourish in your cool, dark, damp basement or crawlspace. Luckily, most basement wall cracks are an easy fix - especially if you act fast.
  • Pest infestations. Just like water, pests will take any opportunity to enter your basement or crawlspace. Even a small crack can be a welcoming doorway for insects and rodents and, once they find a way in, you better believe they’re gonna tell all their friends. Fixing cracks, buckling, and holes in basement or crawlspace walls as soon as you notice them will help you prevent a serious infestation issue in the future.
  • Expensive plumbing problems. If your home needs pier and beam foundation repair or slab basement repair, your plumbing system is almost certainly at risk if you don’t act fast. Plumbing pipes are usually woven through the elements of a pier and beam foundation or found below a slab foundation, so foundation sinking, upheaval, or movement can cause pipes to break and burst. You know what that means - flooding. At Texas Strong Foundation Repair, we know that sometimes it’s too late to avoid disaster, so we offer plumbing repair in addition to our foundation repair services.
  • Rising costs. The main reason many people avoid scheduling foundation repair is because they are concerned about how much it will cost. The tricky thing about waiting to repair is this: foundation issues always get worse over time, so the longer you wait, the more you’ll pay in repair costs. At Texas Strong Foundation Repair, we do everything in our power to find the right solution for you and never over correct when a simple, cost effective solution will do.

If you live in New Braunfels, Austin, San Antonio, or a nearby community and need help with your foundation, call Texas Strong. We have over 20 years of experience serving home and building owners with expert foundation inspection, foundation repair, and services for all types and styles of foundations.