It’s never a good idea to wait too long to address it. Like any problem, this applies to the foundation as well. More often than not, homeowners are simply unaware of issues. As with most issues, costs can increase the longer you let the problem linger. With this in mind, we at Dallas Foundation Repair would like to stress the consequences of not repairing a foundation is experiencing issues.
Foundation Can Sink & Settle
Your foundation can actually move and slowly start to sink, depending on the cause and the severity of your foundation damage. Doors may not seamlessly fit when they close, floors can become uneven, and cracks may slowly start to form in your walls, window joints and other places from this. Also, depending on the circumstances, settling can also lead to bigger issues, though some settling is normal. In addition to excessive moisture and soil issues, settling can be caused by age.
Causing your house to settle and eventually sink, the soil around your house can change over time. You may need to have house leveling performed in some cases.
Mice & Rats Digging & Nesting Under Foundation
You may find you have some unwanted guests once your home’s foundation begins to deteriorate. Through the small spaces that allow for cracks in your foundation, rodents, insects, and other critters can make their way into your home. You run a greater risk of attracting rodents if your home has a pier and beam foundation that create are crawl spaces. Pests can make their way into your home after they get into the foundation. Once inside, they can breed and multiply, which leads to a major infestation. Rodents can burrow into your walls and chew electrical wires, causing additional problems. If it is due to foundation issues though an exterminator can temporarily stop the infestation, and order to end the problem completely these issues need to be addressed.
Need to Fix Plumbing Under Concrete Foundation
With your home’s plumbing, foundation problems can cause serious problems. Your pipes will more than likely be fused with the foundation and traverse into your home if you have a pier and beam home. You may have had a leak for several years and not even known it existed, leading to the need for under slab plumbing repair when the pipes would be situated underneath the slab. The pipes can also start to move, crack, break, resulting in serious water problem after the foundation starts to shift. Reach out to plumber to check for any leaks and contact a foundation repair expert to assess any possible damage should you notice that you have problems with your pipes, or even if you notice an escalation in your water bill.
Mold & Mildew Under House Foundation
Moisture issues with water leaks and broken pipes. If you have a pier and beam foundation, excessive dampness can impact the beams in your home can be a particular cause for concern. It can start to rot and spread mold and mildew once the wood gets damp, it can affect underneath your house, as well as the interior walls. To make sure that no moisture is present and that your crawl space is dry, check your foundation for cracks. You may have to contact a mold remediation specialist with the onset of mold. Once the foundation has been repaired, remedies involve removing the drywall in your home and replacing any damaged beams. You may not see it at first since mold is microscopic in addition to being extremely toxic. It’s a good idea reach out to a mold specialist immediately even you can’t see it.
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If you are experiencing foundation problems, call Dallas Foundation Repair and let our team of experts assist you!
