PIER & BEAM REPAIR

euless-foundation-repair-pier-and-beam-repair-2_orig
Although not as common now, it is still not uncommon to find some homes with pier and beam foundations. Pier and beam foundations, or the similar block and base foundations, differ from the more common concrete slab in a number of ways, providing a home with a number of different advantages, as well as drawbacks. These drawbacks become more evident when this type of foundation begins to experience problems. This isn’t a cause for panic though, we know how to deal with pier and beam foundations too. So you can be sure if your home is built on a pier and beam foundation that we are the foundation repair contractor for you.

Pier and Beam Foundation

Prior to concrete slab technology coming into vogue, many homes were built on a pier and beam foundation, a series of elevated piers. Although this type of foundation is not as commonplace nowadays, some home still have this type of foundation. This type of foundation is prone to a range of unique forms of damage. This is why we provide a special a range of repairs and services for pier and beam foundations. So, whatever type of foundation your home has, you know that we’ve got you covered.

Preventative Maintenance

Prevention is always a better step to take than simply waiting for a problem, and the result is often far less money wasted and far less stress you have to endure. Pier and beam foundations can incur a range of problems and damages, like mold growth caused by poor drainage, that are best to get on top of early before they take hold and require real and seriously expensive attention. We provide a range of preventative maintenance for pier and beam foundations, so you can rest easy knowing that if you think you are beginning to see a problem developing you can get on top of it fast.

Mold and Mildew

Like with most wooden structures, it’s possible for moisture to work its way into your piers and beams. Excessive moisture can lead to quite a serious problem however, that being mold and or mildew beginning to grow. Mold can quickly spread, and cause a range of issues, including being problematic for the health of your family in some cases. Replacing the affected piers or beams can be the best way to ensure it doesn’t spread and require further, more expensive, attention and repairs. Be sure not to let this problem truly take hold, you’ll regret it later.

Uneven Floors

One of the more common problems you might begin to notice if your home has a pier and beam foundation is uneven floors. This is because as your home begins to sink and settle into the soil, the various piers can sink at different or uneven rates. However, for our foundation repair experts, this is a relatively easy fix. We can have a range of solutions for this problem, including house levelling, so you don’t have to deal with uneven floors in your home. We can help to make your home level again, like it should be.
toppagelogod-1_orig
bannergreen_orig