A cracked foundation can potentially cause major structural damage to your home. If you suspect that your foundation has issues, you should call Foundation Contractors in Houston, TX as soon as possible. The knowledgeable experts at Knight Engineering Services will thoroughly inspect your foundation for any damage. After the inspection, the contractors will give you a detailed explanation of their findings and discuss your options with you.
Q.) I’ve noticed that there are a few small cracks in my basement wall. Is this an indication of foundation problems?
A.) Due to normal concrete shrinkage and the settling of your house, it’s natural to find small hairline cracks in your foundation. You may also spot larger cracks that have spread, but end up as hairline cracks. These type of cracks aren’t usually anything to worry about, but you might want to seal them to ensure that water isn’t getting into your basement. The cracks that you do have to worry about are the ones that are long and run horizontally across your foundation. If you discover deep stair step cracks in brickwork, this is also a structural issue. In addition to looking at the outside of your home, look inside your house for cracks that run from your doors or windows up to the ceiling and cracks in your tile floor. If the doors inside your home suddenly become difficult to close, this is also an indicator of a foundation problem.
Q.) If I have my foundation repaired, will this permanently fix the problem or will I continue to have foundation problems in the future?
A.) If you hire professional Foundation Contractors in Houston TX to do the repairs, you shouldn’t have any more issues in the future. However, due to the natural settling of the ground underneath your home, there may come a time when your repair needs an adjustment. When you hire Knight Engineering Services, you’ll have a lifetime guarantee on the repair and if an adjustment needs to be made, the company will take care of it free of charge.
In addition to inspections and foundation repair, Knight Engineering Services offer written certified engineering reports concerning the condition of your foundation.
