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First thing to check if you think your house is unlevel is to look signs for cracking in the ceiling, walls, and check if your windows and doors are closing and opening properly. You may have also noticed cracked floor slabs, and you may also notice gaps around skirting boards and cornices on the ceiling or near the floor.
If you have been able to tick off a few of these signs in from the list, this is a sign that your house is unlevel. Unlevel houses are often the result of a weak ground or soil, which means your foundation requires more support or needs fixing. This process will ensure that your houses foundation will be strong enough to sustain the weight of the house without any danger of losing structural integrity in the future.
What Steps do I take if my House is Sinking / Subsceding?
In the case that you have identified that your is in subsidence or sinking from the signs we have mentioned above, your next step is to get an expert to assess the extent of the damage of the sinking.
A popular method of reinforcing your House’s Foundation is by using Underpinning. There are various methods of Underpinning that can be used depending on the property, extent of damage, soil quality and environmental factors
At Foundation Repairs, our on ground team of experts can assess the extent of damage and recommend the next course of action FREE OF COST. You can get our initial assessment and quotation for free and we maintain competitive prices that are affordable for all our clients.
Signs to Look out for:
Different Ways to Level Your Home
Depending on the house, location, environment, soil types, and age of the home, there are multiple steps that needs to be taken in order assess what type of Leveling needs to be done save your house from potential sinking or structural failure. These are a few ways to you can level your house:
Cement Grout Underpinning
In the cases where the holes below the houses are large and locateable, Cement Grout Underpinning is a very popular method of stopping a house which is subsiding. It is a preventive method for stopping the house from sinking as it adds support to the structure of your house and removed any strain that it might have previously had. To achieve this results, we pump a special mix into the holes that are located during the assessment. This is a non-shrink cement grout that is giving support to the foundation as the soil hasn't been able to. With its non-shrink technology, the cement gout takes the shape and form of the hole, as it instantly dries up to fit the mold of the missing soil area.
Wood Stumps vs Concrete Stumps vs Steel Stumps
The most popular method of Restumping is often done by using Steel stumps or Concrete Stumps. Either of these provide better support and last longer than that of wood. Steel and Concrete are not susceptible to the same weaknesses that wood often has with soil. Change in temperature, increased humidity, rainfall, floods, and many other environmental factors can cause Wood Stumps to deteriorate in quality.
While Galvanised Steel and Concrete are much stronger against harsher environment and are resistant to things like termites, and long term warping. An advantage that come with Steel Stumps are that they are adjustable on site which makes installation easier taking less time and effort. Regardless, Restumping is a difficult and dirty job, which requires experienced professionals to handle the task for a stronger structure.
Steel Pile Underpinning
Get your Home nailed to the ground! In a more technical sense, steel piles underpinning is a method of using steel piles that are dilled down deep into the grown using special excavators that are then fixed with brackets that are attached to your homes structures. This method of Underpinning is popular amongst homes where the land is considered often unstable. If you live in an area that is prone to flooding or built on reclaimed land, then Steel pile Underpinning is a way to protect your homes structures as these rainstorms and floods can cause your home to subside due to soil erosion and sink quicker. Methods such Cement Grout may not be the most suitable, as you may have to keep filling the holes that are eroded away with the rainfall.
Uni Pier - Pier Replacement Technology
We use the Uni Pier Adjustable product that is the perfect system for supporting all off-ground flooring houses. They are designed to support the harsh environment of Australia, through its heat, rain, floods and even the humid days. Unlike other materials that are susceptible to many weakness that contribute to the poor structure of the home, Uni Pier is Hot dipped Galvanised that helps in resisting corrosion even in the harshest marine environments. It is quick and easy to install, allowing us to take less of your time and let you go back to enjoying your daily life. Overall, it is a fully Engineered, BCA & NCC approved, and Australian made product that has confidence of many including us at Foundation Repair.
Mass Concrete Underpinning
Mass Concrete underpinning is the most common form of Underpinning technique to support sinking homes. Compared to the other techniques that have been discussed before, Mass concrete follows simpler steps for homes that do not require these special techniques. It is straightforward and rather inexpensive to implement compared to Steel Pipe Underpinning or Cement Grout Underpinning. In this process, we dig out large holes underneath your house and build square/rectangle shaped boxed piers and fill it with concrete as it support the structure of your home. This is a popular method for exposed footings or when you are lowering your floor levels to accommodate home expansions
Why Choose Us
Our Process is what makes us better
- FREE Quotation and assessment
Our team will come to your home and conduct a structural assessment and conclude if your home is sinking or not. FREE OF COST.
- Long term repair solution
Our prescribed methodology based on your Home’s repair requirement our meant to last long term therefore saving you money on any further repairs
- transparent quotes and fees
Our payment structure and quotations are completely transparent with no hidden charges or added expenses.
- Competitive pricing
Our quality of work and Prices are both competitive as we try to offer the highest quality of work and most affordable price in the market
Our Expertise
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We specialize in a wide range of techniques that are required for Australian homes as each home is built using different theories.
Underpinning
With changing weather conditions and change in surrounding environment, your foundation may not be supported or reinforced as you want it to be. Underpinning is a method of reinforcing your existing foundation as your original foundation is not strong enough to support itself any longer.
Testimonial
Client Says
Here from what our client had to say about us and the quality of work along with the Professionalism of our team.
Bill was very professional and punctual. I don't know anything about underpinning or re-piering and he took the time to explain and allow me to understand what the process will be. I had 2 other contractors have a look and quote me and after meeting with Bill, I realised they took advantage of my lack of knowledge and literally tried to rip me off. Bill's honesty and service is 2nd to NONE!!!
