Foundation Problems Around South Dakota

If you have noticed the early signs of foundation problems, don’t leave them unresolved; doing so will only make matters worse.

Signs of foundation problems are:

Being aware of your foundation and its surroundings can prevent foundation problems in the future. The soil around the foundation should be watered in the Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer to maintain constant moisture without creating a muddy state under the foundation. Adjustments need to be made for changes in heat and rain. If you notice standing water, you can see if overwatering has occurred and should be avoided.

Proper drainage around the foundation will also prevent foundation problems. The soil should slope away from the foundation sufficiently to allow drainage to drain freely away from the foundation. This will prevent the pooling and softening of the soil. Any depressions that alter the slope should be filled. Air conditioner condensation must also be drained away from the foundation.

Be attentive to landscaping changes and water conditions so foundation problems do not occur or worsen. Trees and shrubs should not be planted close to the foundation. The root system can pull a lot of water from the soil surrounding the foundation, causing foundation movement and settlement. When water leaves the soil, the soil contracts or shrinks. Then, when water is added, it expands. This constant shifting leads to foundation settlement. Planting deep-rooted trees and shrubs away from the foundation will prevent the continuous change in soil contraction and expansion.

If you have noticed any signs that you may have foundation problems in your South Dakota home, the experts at Rapid Foundation Repair have the solutions for you. We are your foundation problems experts in South Dakota!

Foundation Problems Around North Dakota

Whatever foundation repair needs you may have, Rapid Foundation Repair has the products and experts to get the job done right.

Helical Piers

Our helical piers are used for relatively lighter structures, such as slab foundations, porches, and garages. Helical piers are one of foundation repair’s most common piering solutions. They are screw anchors used to support the home. Once these helical piers are driven deep into solid soil, the structure’s weight is transferred onto them, raising the foundation to its proper height.

Steel Push Piers

Steel push piers, or resistance piers, as they are also referred to, are driven into the soil individually, and the entire structure works as the reaction. A friction reduction collar is attached to the lead section of the pier pipe. This creates an opening in the soil with a larger diameter than the pier pipe. This reduces the skin friction on the pier pipe as it is driven into the soil. The installer can then load test and verify that the pier has encountered firm-bearing rock suitable to support the load.

Wall Anchors

Wall anchors stabilize cracking or bowing walls, which usually occur when the pressure from the soil begins to push on the foundation walls. These plate anchors repair bowing walls more economically than completely rebuilding them. They bring the walls to a horizontal level, creating a more structurally sound wall.

All the products we use are made by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the industry’s leading manufacturer of foundation repair and basement waterproofing products.

Rapid Foundation Repair is your professional foundation repair and waterproofing contractor in the South Dakota and North Dakota region. Contact us, and we will answer any questions and give you a written proposal detailing what work will be done and the cost. The repairs will be done quickly and permanently. We are your foundation problems experts in The Dakotas! We will get to the problem and find the solution! Don’t hesitate to call us!