Foundation Repair, Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair in Oklahoma City
Terms like "foundation repair" or "structural water problems" are ones that most homeowners dread hearing.
But while no one wants their home to be having foundation problems or for crawl space moisture to be causing their floor joists to rot, ignoring the signs is among the worst choices you can make. Foundation problems won't fix themselves, and the longer you wait to have it repaired the more worse the symptoms are going to get.
Instead, give the foundation repair and crawl space experts at Pierman Foundation Repair Services a call to set up a free estimate and get the peace of mind of knowing your home is once again structurally sound.
Read more about the services offered by Pierman Foundation Repair Services in the Oklahoma City area.
Foundation Repair Solutions for Oklahoma City
Foundation repair is an important service for many of our area's residents.
The common severe weather in Oklahoma can wreak havoc on foundations. In fact, foundation movement is often caused by changes in the moisture content of the soil, resulting from excess precipitation or from dry, drought-like conditions.
The unpredictable weather changes in Oklahoma City make foundation repair a must-have for many homeowners.
Causes of Foundation Failure
There are several common signs of foundation failure. The most common of these signs include:
- Foundation settlement
- Wall cracks
- Sloping or uneven floors
- Floor cracks
- Leaning or bowing walls
- Ceiling cracks
- Sticking doors or windows
- Leaning chimney
- Gaps between walls and floor or ceiling
If you notice any of these signs, it may be an indicator that you are in need of foundation solutions from Pierman Foundation Repair Services.
How We Fix Failing Foundations
If you have a settling foundation, we can use our foundation piering system that combines the strength of steel and concrete to effectively support the weight of your home or business.
The piers are drilled or sunk down until they reach a load-bearing strata of soil. Once they have reached soil that can support the building's weight, we will hydraulically level the foundation and attach it to the piers by brackets. The building's weight is then transferred onto the piers, giving it the stability that the soil immediately beneath the foundation lacked.
Call us today for foundation repair in Oklahoma City.
Waterproofing Services offered in Oklahoma City
In addition to foundation repair, we also offer waterproofing services for any foundation type.
If you have a basement foundation, we offer an interior drainage system that includes a French drain below the floor around the perimeter of your basement that empties into a sump basin from where the sump pump pumps it out of your basement.
The system is set up to direct any water that infiltrates block basement walls or enters through the cove joint between the basement wall and the floor slab into the drainage tile. This will keep your basement dry.
A similar system can be implemented along with crawl space encapsulation to keep crawl space foundations that are prone to flooding dry and free of mold and wood rot.
If waterproofing is needed around a slab foundation home, or if pressure from excessive moisture in the soil is causing basement walls to crack and bow, an exterior waterproofing system will likely be the way to go. Our exterior French drain systems can direct water away from your foundation and to a portion of your yard where it can drain naturally without affecting your home.
Whether is is water pooling in the yard or excess groundwater pushing against your foundation, we have a solution for you.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Staves Off Water Issues
Crawl spaces tend to be dark and, all too often, damp places.
Unfortunately, those conditions can make them ripe for problems that range from annoying to structurally damaging to harmful for your health.
Problems that can be caused by excess moisture or water in a crawl space include:
- Musty odors
- Pest infestations
- Wood rot
- Sagging, spongy floors
- Mold and mildew growth
The solution is to prevent the moisture from getting into your crawl space to begin with.
That is where crawl space encapsulation comes in. Using a vapor barrier placed around the walls and floor of your crawl space, along with other tools and materials, we seal off your crawl space to prevent the water or humidity from accumulating there
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Searching for a Foundation Repair or Waterproofing Expert Near You in Oklahoma City? Give Pierman a Call
If you are in need of foundation repair or basement waterproofing, contact Pierman Foundation Repair Services today. We offer the best solutions for your Oklahoma City, OK home. Call us today for more information.