Calhoun County, Alabama
For those that live in Calhoun County, Alabama, foundation problems are often a major concern. This is because the expansion and contraction of clay soils in the area can cause concrete slabs to shift, settle, and heave. This foundation movement leads to crack formation and various other kinds of foundation failure. Here at Affordable Foundation and Home Repair, we have over twenty years of experience in foundation repair, making us the number one choice for foundation issues in Calhoun County, AL.
Foundation Repair
The most common kinds of foundation failure are due to foundation sinking or settlement. This often happens when soil shrinkage due to lack of moisture or erosion cause gaps to form in the ground. Because these gaps cannot support the foundation above, the foundation will settle and crack as a result. Signs of foundation settlement that you might notice include sloped floors, wall or floor cracks, bowing or leaning walls, and sticking doors or windows. To fix these problems, we offer the following solutions:
- Helical Piers
- Wall Plate Anchors
- Helical Tiebacks
Helical piers are devices that are driven into the ground under your foundation until they anchor into deep, stable soils. The piers are then attached to the foundation and used as a support while the foundation is hydraulically lifted. This fixes settlement and closes cracks. Helical tiebacks and wall plate anchors are both devices that are installed in the yard adjacent to bowing foundation walls to pull them back into place and close cracks.
Crawlspace Repair & Mold Removal
Calhoun County crawlspaces might also experience structural failure due to expansive clay soils. If this happens, cracks might form in your crawlspace walls, allowing water to enter the area. Excess moisture in the crawlspace can cause structural problems like wood rot and rust formation and can also lead to mold formation.
Our crawlspace repair and waterproofing solutions can help. To repair structural problems in the crawlspace, we offer crawlspace piers, floor supports, and floor joist repair. To keep moisture from seeping into the crawlspace, we install vapor barriers with crawlspace encapsulation. To remove mold and ensure the air quality in your home it optimal, we utilize mold soda blasting.
Basement Waterproofing & Other Services
Moisture can also affect basements in the Calhoun County, Alabama area. If there is a moisture issue in your basement, you may see the following symptoms:
- High humidity
- Water pooling
- Condensation on pipes
- Wet or damp insulation
- Mold growth
- Wood rot or metal rust
Affordable Foundation and Home Repair specializes in basement waterproofing of all kinds to solve water problems in your home. We offer exterior waterproofing, interior waterproofing, sump pump systems, surface drainage, and French drains. We also offer crack repair and concrete repair to fix damage water has caused and keep it out of your home. Contact us now to learn more.
