Foundation Crack Repair
Foundation cracks and crumbling are some of the most insomnia-inducing concerns any homeowner can experience. What should I do? What do I do? Who do I call?
The first call you should make is to a masonry expert in Sudbury to assess, inspect, and monitor the issue. Our team will check your interior and exterior foundation for larger structural cracks and water concerns. Given the severity of cracks in foundation, honest conversation with the customer is key. If we can offer a temporary fix for cosmetic issues, we can help! If the crack is a sign of more permanent problems, our masonry team will fix the problem through methods like injection or lifting.
Bottom line – our goal is to take away the stress of the situation when it comes to foundation repair for the hard working people in Sudbury.
Questions about Foundations
Can I repair this foundation crack myself?
In short, yes, but you would need to be certain the crack is a minor cosmetic issue. There is sealant and epoxy product available at hardware stores that are workable. However, there is always some risk involved if you aren’t sure of the severity of the crack or crumbling happening. With our masonry company, those foundation questions you have will be clearly laid out with options for your next steps ensuring peace of mind.
Are there major differences between the types of cracks?
Foundation cracks vary in severity with horizontal cracks being the most distressing due to soil imbalance and pressure against your foundation wall.
Generally, vertical cracks and diagonal cracks are not considered as serious as horizontal cracks. These types are generally due to homes settling or curing from the concrete pouring process. Our team would suggest an epoxy injection for these type of cracks to tackle the issue for the community in Sudbury.
How does foundation repair work?
For colder climates, our masonry team uses specialized techniques to assess the damage. If the foundation is damaged to the extent that there are longer lasting impacts, the options our foundation masonry team communicate are:
- Moisture barriers for waterproofing in basement foundations
- Foundation releveling
- Restructured foundation footing systems to limit future shifting
- Improved water drainage systems
- Additional piering systems driving support deeper into the frost line
How much does foundation repair cost?
After a free inspection/estimate from your mason work technician, you can expect to learn about several factors associated with foundation repair. The size of your home or structure along with the type of foundation have a significant impact on price, so the foundation repair cost can vary from anywhere in the $500 range for cracks to several thousand for waterproofing and sealing when water damage is present.
Our team is ready to guide you through the repair process and give you the peace of mind knowing the job was done right for your foundation repair needs.
How long with repair for foundations take?
Most of the time, the actual foundation repair work may only take a few days depending on the season, as weather plays a large role. Other aspects that may affect repair time would be permit approvals, nature of the crack/leak/unlevelling, and if any unexpected issues show up.
Sudbury Masonry Services are committed to easing your experience and providing the most care and control. Your experience, communication and comfort is our top priority as your largest investment undergoes a dramatic foundation repair when the damage is discovered. A positive experience for the customer is why we do the job and are happy to help when you give us a call.