common concerns
Structural Solutions stands ready with a well-trained staff to successfully perform your foundation repair in an efficient and professional manner. Our technicians have 30 years combined experience in foundation repair and renovation.
Underpinning
Underpinning is the process of modifying an existing foundation system by extending into the load bearing stratum that is deeper and more stable than the near surface soil that supports the existing foundation system. This is done to provide vertical support that is not present in the existing design. Methods of underpinning include the construction of footings, stem walls and driven pilings for drilled piers.
Drainage Problems
Drainage can be a contributing factor in foundation movement. The presence of excess water increases the range of differential foundation movement. Structural Solutions, LLC Foundation Services has the capability to determine the type of drainage system required to solve any drainage problem and help stabilize the structure.
Expansive soils cause excessive foundation movement in buildings. During times of draught, our soils contract ,causing foundation settlement. During times of heavy rains, the clay may become saturated and swell, causing upheaval.
Settlement or upheaval causes physical damage to the structure resulting in cracks in sheetrock, brick veneer, stucco, flooring and other ridged materials. Foundation movement also causes problems with plumbing, electrical, roof leakage and excessive floor slopes. The technicians at Structural Solutions, LLC Foundation Services have the expertise to diagnose the problem and provide the solution.
Elevation of Flood Prone Structures
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Flood Insurance Program have implemented a remediation program whereby FEMA offers owners of flood-prone structures options that may include purchase of the property by the federal government or aiding the property owner in the cost of elevating or retrofitting the flood-prone structure. Structural Solutions, LLC has the expertise to elevate flood-prone structures and support the structures on pilings at an elevation above the past flood elevation.
Foundation Failure Report
Foundation Failure Report is an investigation by a non-engineering firm - usually a foundation repair specialist - of a structure's foundation integrity and repair alternatives. The survey is conducted on site and can take several hours to complete. The report involves an interior and exterior examination of the structure, interior floor elevations, load calculations and recommendations on the repair methods.
