G&J Foundation Repair

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Poor drainage on both the inside and outside of your home can cause moisture to build up around the foundation. This pressure can cause walls to bow or crack and water to leak into your basement. Hydrostatic pressure needs to be released for the pressure and water to escape.  

The soil can become to dry this loss of moisture causes subsidence where the soil shrinks and drops down. As it shrinks, there is a loss of support under the foundation which can lead to shifting and cracks in your foundation walls 

If a foundation is not built correctly in the first place, eventually the foundation will fail. To build a strong lasting foundation many steps need to be put in place. Using the correct materials is key along with using knowledgeable experts.