Foundation Repair

Foundation Repair

A&M SafeBasements repairs foundation damage in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Plymouth, Warsaw, Auburn, and Marion. The foundation supports the weight of all the levels of your home. This means that when you have a problem here, the structural integrity of your entire home is in jeopardy. This is not something you want to mess with or neglect in hopes that the situation improves.


Suppose you notice any foundation damage, such as wall or floor cracks, foundation settlement, bowed walls, or any other structural problem. In that case, you will need to get them taken care of as soon as possible before the problem worsens – and it will get a lot worse! To avoid having to shell out thousands of dollars for repair work that could have easily been avoided, be sure to contact A&M SafeBasements for a foundation damage inspection. We will be able to detect problems early on and get them fixed before they turn into a major headache for you and your family!

Your home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so you need to be sure that you’re doing what you can to keep it safe and strong. We use structural repair products from SafeBasements™, so you can rest assured knowing that the products and systems we install on your home will effectively take care of whatever problem you may have. This company is well-known throughout the basement waterproofing, foundation damage repair, and crawl space encapsulation world as being a leading provider of high-quality products that last.

Foundation Damage Warning Signs

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Settlement

Is your foundation visibly sinking into the ground?

Cracks

Large cracks in the foundation or brickwork?

Bowed Walls

Are the basement walls bowing or buckling inward?

Floor Gaps

Is there space between the walls and floor?

If you notice any of the following, you need to get in touch with us ASAP:

  • Basement wall or floor cracks
  • Tilting or leaning chimney
  • Exterior foundation cracks
  • Foundation settlement (sinking home)
  • Floor or wall gaps

Sinking Foundation

This is the most common structural problem we come across. It’s typically caused by poor soil conditions around a home or bad materials or techniques used when the home was being built. A home built in clay-rich soils will be surrounded by dirt that quickly absorbs all kinds of moisture. As the soil absorbs the moisture, it expands, creating voids underneath and around your home. Eventually, your home will begin to settle into these voids, which could cause many problems. It may look like one or more sides of your home are sinking into the earth! Also, you may notice that windows and doors aren’t opening or closing as they should, and you may have stair-like cracks on your exterior brickwork. Regardless of what caused the settlement, A&M SafeBasements can install piers from SafeBasements™ to take care of the problem. We offer both helical and push piers.

Sinking Foundation

This is the most common structural problem we come across. It’s typically caused by poor soil conditions around a home or bad materials or techniques used when the home was being built. A home built in clay-rich soils will be surrounded by dirt that quickly absorbs all kinds of moisture. As the soil absorbs the moisture, it expands, creating voids underneath and around your home. Eventually, your home will begin to settle into these voids, which could cause many problems. It may look like one or more sides of your home are sinking into the earth! Also, you may notice that windows and doors aren’t opening or closing as they should, and you may have stair-like cracks on your exterior brickwork. Regardless of what caused the settlement, A&M SafeBasements can install piers from SafeBasements™ to take care of the problem. We offer both helical and push piers.

Helical Piers

The helical devices we use are made from durable, lasting materials. The pier is “screwed” deep into the earth in stable soil. This way, it will be able to support the weight of your home. As time passes, the pier can prevent any additional sinking or vertical movement of the home.

Push Piers

These piers are also made from steel and can be installed with a hydraulic device that pushes them into the earth. From here, they will be able to take on the weight of your home by transferring it over from the weakened foundation. No major excavation is required for installation.

Wall And Floor Cracks

This is the most common structural problem we come across. It’s typically caused by poor soil conditions around a home or bad materials or techniques used when the home was being built. A home built in clay-rich soils will be surrounded by dirt that quickly absorbs all kinds of moisture. As the soil absorbs the moisture, it expands, creating voids underneath and around your home. Eventually, your home will begin to settle into these voids, which could cause many problems. It may look like one or more sides of your home are sinking into the earth! Also, you may notice that windows and doors aren’t opening or closing as they should, and you may have stair-like cracks on your exterior brickwork. Regardless of what caused the settlement, A&M SafeBasements can install piers from SafeBasements™ to take care of the problem. We offer both helical and push piers.

Wall And Floor Cracks

This is the most common structural problem we come across. It’s typically caused by poor soil conditions around a home or bad materials or techniques used when the home was being built. A home built in clay-rich soils will be surrounded by dirt that quickly absorbs all kinds of moisture. As the soil absorbs the moisture, it expands, creating voids underneath and around your home. Eventually, your home will begin to settle into these voids, which could cause many problems. It may look like one or more sides of your home are sinking into the earth! Also, you may notice that windows and doors aren’t opening or closing as they should, and you may have stair-like cracks on your exterior brickwork. Regardless of what caused the settlement, A&M SafeBasements can install piers from SafeBasements™ to take care of the problem. We offer both helical and push piers.

Bowed Foundation Walls 

Bowing basement walls are typically a result of hydrostatic pressure in the soil surrounding your home. This hydrostatic pressure is the result of an abundant amount of moisture being in the soil around your home. The soil swells, and the pressure it exerts on your foundation walls is known as hydrostatic pressure. To take care of this kind of structural problem, Awe can install wall anchors from SafeBasements™. Their wall anchors are made from strong, tough materials which will be able to withstand the demanding soil conditions around your home. They will be installed with a wall plate inside your home, and a steel rod will connect the wall anchor to the plate. Over time, the rod can be tightened to increase the pressure on your bowed wall, and it will help to straighten the wall back to where it needs to be.

 

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Exceptional service. Fast response time was impressive. Called after a heavy rain storm that was causing my foundation to shift. House was built in 1932, and needed a lot of work. A and M was very professional, and their team worked with a sense of urgency. They explained what needed to be done was a

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