With such a significant predisposition to foundation settling, homeowners in Olathe owe it to their homes to be familiar with what to do in the event that settling begins or accelerates. Contacting a local foundation piering expert can make sure the homeowner always has a repair solution ready in the event of foundation changes. Below are some frequent repairs that are made, and the signs that may indicate your foundation needs such repairs.
Piering
Piering is adding additional support to a structure whose foundation has shifted, settled, or become damaged in some way. The pier is driven down to bedrock and used to support the foundation and the structure, keeping them as level and square as possible. This will often alleviate many of the signs or symptoms of having foundation issues.
Interior Drains
Interior drains are a way of controlling and rerouting water once it has reached the foundation and begun to enter the basement. The interior drain collects the water and is graded downward to a sump pit or similar area, where it can be pumped up and away from the foundation of the home. These can be costly, but they are also highly effective and can be customized much more than many people realize.
Crack Filling & Leak Stoppage
The cause, in many cases, of initial damage in the basement and foundations is cracks and similar leaks. These are often tiny cracks that grow over time, and if they aren’t fixed when they first appear they can allow significant quantities of water into the basement. Cracks can be filled and patched in many different ways, depending on how they were caused.
Sump Pump Installation
Many older Olathe homes might not have a sump pit in their basement, while areas with newer construction may have them by default. This is a pit installed at the low-graded end of the basement that collects water for the sump pump. The sump pump is a powerful pump that can pump the water out of the pit and away from the home.
