It is recommended that you have your home’s foundation professionally inspected every five to seven years. In Texas, we can have some unpredictable weather and or seasons. We can have long periods of drought to sudden rains and flooding. These extremes have a major effect on a concrete slab foundation. Both heavy rain and drought have their own set of problems for your foundation. For this reason, Texas homeowners should have the foundation inspected every few years. Dallas Foundation Repair would like to share some of the reasons why it is important to have your home’s foundation inspected by a foundation professional.
Ensure Household’s Safety with Foundation Inspection
When the foundation become unstable, the entire household is at risk. There can be shifts in the soil that supports the foundation. These shifts often occur due to high levels of moisture or during periods of drought causing the soil to dry up and shrink. When the soil underneath the foundation becomes compromised, the foundation will also be at risk. It becomes a domino effect. When the foundation develops a problem, the rest of the home will also become weak and unstable. If foundation problems are left unchecked, it can cause the home to collapse. This would, of course, endanger everyone inside the home. It is important to ensure the health and integrity of the foundation. For this reason it is best to have the foundation inspected every five to seven years to repair smaller problems as they occur and before they get worse.
Prevent Major Foundation Damage
It can take years for a foundation to develop major problems where the entire home will become compromised. However, a foundation will develop small problems which can develop into much bigger ones as time passes. Often minor problems can be repaired or major problems in the foreseeable can be detected early on and possibly prevented if noticed. The key in repairing small problems or preventing major ones is by inspecting your home’s foundations. Being proactive can help prevent not just problems with your foundation but your entire home. If the foundation sinks or heaves, this will cause cracks in your walls and ceilings. Additionally, doors and windows will also be damaged and need repair. Foundation problems alongside structure damage is a very costly problem to have. It makes far more sense to prevent foundation damage then to repair them. For this reason you should have your foundation inspected.
Signs of Foundation Problems
If you notice certain problems developing with your home and its foundation, you should have your foundation professionally inspected right away. Some of the problems or signs to watch for are:
• Large Cracks in the Walls (More than 1/8 of an Inch Thick)
• Floors are Uneven, Sloping or Dipping
• Doors and Windows are Stuck or Appear Crooked
• Cracks Along the Outside of the Foundation
These are some of the classic early warning signs that your foundation is sinking, settling, or heaving. Do not ignore these problems. Once notices, be sure to seek an inspection soon.
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To ensure the health of your home and its foundation, contact Dallas Foundation Repairs for foundation inspections or repairs today.
