DrySeal: The Foundation Crack Repair Specialists

If you notice cracks in your foundation, it is vital to address them as soon as possible. Foundation cracks can lead to severe structural damage to your home and should be repaired as quickly as possible.

How to Identify Foundation Cracks

Foundation cracking results from several factors, such as soil subsidence, drainage problems, loss of preload support, and expansive soils. When a crack forms in a foundation wall or footing, it can appear as a single straight line or as a pattern of cracks that radiate from the home's center. Many indicators help to determine whether you should repair your cracks.

Foundation crack indicators:

Diagonal cracking across the cornerstones
Vertical cracks near the base of the structure
Lines or grooves on interior walls
Cracked grout around shower tile
Broken drywall around doors and windows
Cracking in painted areas
Chipped paint along outside foundation walls
loose tiles around tubs and sinks
Sagging or settling floors
Sloping foundation walls

Foundation Repair, Re-Sealing and Basement Wall Cracks Repair Services

Foundation damage is always an issue that needs attention, but cracks in your foundation can lead to much worse problems if they are not dealt with immediately. When you notice any sign of foundation wear or cracks on your property, we'll be happy to provide information about how best to move forward.

Call (804) 324-3398 to schedule an appointment for any cracked foundation repair, foundation resealing, and patching services. We provide free estimates and our technicians are available 24/7 for any emergency repairs.

Waterproofing & Cracked Foundation Repair

Foundation Cracks:

Foundation cracking results from within the footings or ground, such as soil subsidence, poor drainage around the structure, loss of preload support, and expansive soils. Soil subsidence – When water collects under the slab, it can cause compression or soil settling, resulting in cracks or depressions that radiate outward from the home's footing. You will notice what looks like a diagonal line crack pattern with vertical lines extending downwards towards the building's edge.

Drainage problems: Either from rainfall or irrigation, often water washes away the soil beneath a home's foundation footings. This can lead to settlement and cracking as the unsupported footing sinks into the washed-away soil.

Loss of preload:

When large trucks or other heavy equipment parks on or near a home, they can compress the soil beneath the foundation, leading to settlement and cracking over time.

Expansive soils:

Soils that expand and contract as they get wet and dry are known as expansive soils. As the soil expands, it can push against the foundation walls, causing them to crack. Foundation cracks can indicate more serious structural problems with your home. If you notice any cracks in your foundation, it is important to have them repaired as soon as possible.

There are several different methods for repairing foundation cracks, depending on the severity of the damage. Simple sealing of the damage can often be sufficient. Still, if the foundation is severely bowed from cracking, a more extensive foundation repair may be necessary, such as installing reinforced carbon fiber strips or new supporting jacks.

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