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Underpinning Services
Underpinning is the process in which it strengthens the foundation that is underneath the house which keeps it from sinking and allows it to take up further load or to correct any misleveling.
We understand that Underpinning can be a massive undertaking by all the people involved with the home and can be stressful to the family if you do not know what you need it for. Therefore, our assessment looks into all the factors that are causing your home to sink, so you can fully understand what is going on with your house and what course of action you want to take to remedy it. There are many underpinning methods that are available to a homeowner. Each method has its own purpose depending on the circumstances of the subsidence.
Is it necessary to get Underpinning for a sinking home?
A sinking home can cause a lot of force on the structure of the house, which therefore causes strain on the floor, walls, roof and ceiling of your home. This stress can be often detected by any visible cracks on the walls, or ceiling.
Early detection and prevention are smart ways to save money. These issues often escalate and can cause further damage which means there is a larger hole in your pocket trying to fix these damages. Underpinning saves you from these costs in the future and it is a way to protect your home for the long term as you continue to enjoy it as well as your kids and their kids as well.
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Types of Underpinning
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.
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.
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!!!
