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Modesto, CAWednesday, Jun 30th, 2021 -
Modesto, CAWednesday, Jun 30th, 2021
Professional Concrete Leveling & Foundation Repair Company in Modesto, CA
Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation in Modesto, CA
An encapsulated crawl space in Modesto using the CleanSpace vapor barrier.
Because the city of Modesto does not have a full storm sewer system, streets are known to flood during periods of rain. Local homes can experience similar effects if crawl spaces aren't equipped to handle the rain. That's why Foundation Repair of CA specializes in crawl spaces using industry-leading products and techniques. We are a local, family-owned company with many years of experience helping your neighbors solve the same problems you are probably facing!
We specialize in crawl space repair and encapsulation. Crawl spaces often go neglected by homeowners, and it's not hard to see why - they usually aren't very pleasant. But Foundation Repair of CA, using proven products like our crawl space vapor barrier, dehumidifier, sump pump, and drainage matting, can transform even the wettest crawl space into a dry, contained space. And a dry crawl space promotes whole home health, as mold and cold weather can't get indoors!
Foundation Repair and Concrete Lifting and Leveling Modesto, CA
Along with our crawl space repair services, Foundation Repair of CA is well-known for our high-quality foundation repair services. If foundation settlement, foundation heave, street creep, or any other foundation problem has caused damage to your home, Foundation Repair of CA's fully trained technicians can provide the necessary solutions. In addition to foundation repair, we also offer concrete lifting and leveling services in Modesto, CA using PolyLevel®, NexusPro, and SealantPro. When we visit your home, we can let you know if we see any issues with your property's concrete slabs.
But how can you tell if there's a problem in the first place? There are several common signs of foundation and concrete slab problems. Cracks in floors or uneven floors can be related to foundation or concrete slab settlement. Wall cracks, sticking windows and doors, bowing walls, and tilting chimney are other typical foundation problems. While these issues might not seem too dangerous at first, if left unchecked, they might lead to serious problems later on. Our products, including foundation piers, wall braces, crawl space support jacks, and PolyLevel®, can stop foundation settlement, wall collapse, and other issues, stabilizing your entire home.
Mrs. T was referred to us by her nephew, who used to work for us about a decade ago. His aunt had called him because her floors were sloping and separating from the walls; she knew that he used to work at a company that took care of that kind of problem. When Jesse, our Structural Consultant, arrived at Mrs. T's home, he took measurements of the floor to see how far the floor had sunk. The worst areas of the floor had sunk down about 1 and a half inches. He then made his way into the crawlspace to see what was causing the issue.
Upon inspection, Jesse discovered that the floor was insufficiently supported by a plethora of makeshift footings. Whoever had previously tried to fix the floor had used random concrete blocks and stacked-up pieces of wood. Some of those footings had even lost their connection to the floor system, making them as useless to the home as the black widow that was lurking in the corner of the crawlspace.
To fix the sloping floors, we installed 19 new SmartJack Adjustable Steel Posts, 15 of which supported five 10 ft. long steel square beams. About 75% of the existing floor system had needed support, which our SmartJack system was able to help with. We were able to lift and stabilize Mrs. T's floor, giving her a better feeling when she walked through her home.
Mr. W's home is a sight to see. In his backyard, he has a huge concrete patio that is special because 1) it is on the hillside of a creek, which provides a beautiful, picturesque view of rows and rows of orchards, and 2) at the very end of the patio, there is a setting that seems to have been built for wedding ceremonies. But Mr. W was having an issue: the patio/retaining wall was showing signs of settlement; it was sloping towards the hillside that lead to the creek. Our solution to his problem was to install 18 push piers beneath the retaining wall to lift and stabilize it from further settlement. After the retaining wall was lifted, we installed PolyLevel polyurethane beneath the patio to fill the voids beneath that had been formed when the shifting soil had undermined it. Now Mr. W won't have to say "Watch your step" when "Here Comes The Bride" is playing.
Tripping and falling over is never anyone's ideal afternoon, especially if you're tripping over your own house! That's why Foundation Repair of CA is here to help!
We use Poly Leveling foam to lift, level and stabilize any sinking concrete. This foam is environmentally safe, strong enough to lift a house, and is durable enough to last for decades!
Once the concrete slab is lifted to remove the tripping hazard, Nexus Pro crack sealant is installed to prevent any future water damage, and now there's no more risk of any more bad trips!
