Foundation Issues Caused by Summer Drought in Central Indiana

Why Should I Fix My Failing Foundation Walls?

With a dry summer coming to an end in Central Indiana, you may begin noticing or have already noticed foundation problems in or outside your home.  It is typical to begin noticing symptoms of foundation wall failure caused by extended periods of dryness. There are several signs to look for to know whether your foundation is stable or beginning to fail.  Whether you have bowing, buckling, or cracked foundation walls, we strongly recommend having them repaired before the issue becomes too severe to tackle.  Choosing to fix your foundation immediately will save you thousands of dollars in the long run, will greatly increase resale value, and make your home a safer place to live. 

The problem will get worse

Minor foundation issues often lead to much bigger problems such as a small crack in your basement walls.  While it may be just a small horizontal crack at the moment, it will eventually turn into a large “stair-stepping” crack, result in sliding walls, and finally lead to complete wall failure. Foundation problems will never be less expensive to fix than they are today. We are dedicated to finding a foundation repair solution that will permanently solve your issues and help protect your bank account. 

Resale value

Many of our customers become interested in our services, because they are trying to sell their home.  Potential homebuyers will surely be scared off by a home with significant foundation problems.  On top of that, the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Act requires that foundation problems be disclosed to potential home buyers. Realtors say that they must discount a home with structural defects 10 to 20% to go forward with the sale of the home. Having a permanent foundation wall system installed will greatly increase the resale value of your home and give confidence to homebuyers.    

A safer home

Creating a safe environment to live in hits home a little more than any other reason to fix your failing foundation walls.  While it may seem unlikely that a disaster such as your foundation completely collapsing, it is very possible, and we have seen it before.  Addressing that cracked or buckling wall now will prevent an unforeseen foundation disaster from happening in the future.  The foundation is arguably the most detrimental part of the home and it should be treated as such. 

How do we fix failing foundation walls?

Thanks to our partnership with the Supportworks Contractor Network, we are able to research and implement the best foundation solutions in the industry.  Utilizing solutions such as foundation piers and wall anchor systems, we have the experience, expertise, and products to fix any foundation structural problem.

What to do next

It is important to keep an eye out for failing foundation systems with the ongoing drought in Central Indiana.  If you are concerned that the damage has already been done, not to worry.  There are several to restore stability to your home’s foundation and protect against future weather-related circumstances.  However, we strongly recommend not waiting for your small issues to become bigger ones.  Contact ourexperts today for a free foundation repair estimate!  https://www.basementsystemsofindiana.com/free-estimate.html