Address Foundation Problems Early

Often a homeowner will prioritize any repairs that need to be made to their home by how soon they need to be handled. If a pipe in your wall bursts and is flooding your home, for example, that is something you will fix immediately. If a tree branch breaks through your roof, you will get it repaired quickly to ensure your safety and security.

If you notice cracks developing in your foundation and on your walls, you might hesitate to fix it right away. It is common knowledge that home foundation’s settle. Also, a small crack that appears might not mean that your home is in any kind of danger. Often when an issue arises in a home that does not seem like it needs direct attention, it will get filed under “if it gets worse, call someone.” That is the wrong idea when it comes to potential foundation issues.

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Foundation Issues Need Attention

If there are signs of degradation to your home foundation, they should be addressed as soon as possible. Although a few cracks in the foundation may seem like a minute problem, they are the first warning signs of potentially larger underlying issues. While your house foundation may not be in any danger of immediately failing, take action quickly and determine what is taking place with your home.

Best Reasons to Make Foundation Repair a Priority

Seasonal Movement of a Home

The weather in Houston causes your home to move each year. The amount is tiny in most cases as sinking occurs during the summer and heaving occurs just before fall. If you notice these signs in your home, the movement is significant and should be inspected by a professional. Beyond structural issues, added stress is placed on your plumbing piping which can lead to breaks. Addressing movement immediately means that you no longer need to worry about any of these secondary problems.

Your Foundation Affects Your Whole Home

As your home settles, heaves and bends, it is affecting more than just your foundation.  Excess pressure is placed on all the structures in your home. This includes your roof, doors, windows and flooring. If ignored, these issues will continue to grow. Today you may notice a bump in your tile floor, tomorrow you may have to replace tiles because they are cracking. Acting on issues today, will save you from dealing with alternate home issues in the span of things.

Time & Money Savings

Cost is probably the most important factor to have your foundation repaired sooner rather than later. Repairing your foundation may have a significant cost, however, that cost only compounds the longer you wait. Besides extra labor and material cost, additional structural damage can take place in your home. If you ignore the need for repairs now, it will only make future work that much harder.

If you think you may need foundation repair in the Houston area, it is not suggested that you wait. As you can see, the longer you wait the more complicated and costly the repairs can become. AAA Foundation Service has 60 years of experience repairing slab foundations in the area.  Call us today for more information at 713-467-8981.

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