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Protecting the Foundation Beneath Your Home
Your home's foundation supports everything above it, so when something starts to change, it's worth finding out why. Cracks in walls or floors, sticking doors and windows, uneven floors, bowed walls, and gaps around the home can all be signs that something is happening with the foundation.
At Innovation Foundation Repair, LLC, our team works with homeowners throughout St. Paul and the surrounding area to identify foundation problems and determine what needs to be done. We don't just look at the crack or other visible damage. We look at the foundation and the conditions around the home that may be contributing to the problem.
Our goal is to give you a clear picture of what's happening and a practical way forward.
If you've noticed changes in your home that have you concerned, call 651-382-4782 to schedule an inspection.
Experience You Can Rely On
Our team at Innovation Foundation Repair, LLC has years of experience working with foundation problems in the St. Paul area. We've dealt with the types of issues that can affect local homes, from settlement and cracking to moisture and drainage problems.
That experience helps us look at the entire situation rather than focusing on one symptom.
We also know that foundation repairs can be stressful for a homeowner.
Your house is one of your biggest investments, and when something appears to be wrong with the foundation, it's natural to have questions about how serious the problem is and what the repair will involve.
We'll take the time to explain what we're seeing, answer your questions, and discuss the options available for your home.
Why Foundation Problems Happen
When we're called out to look at a house foundation, the damage we see is only part of the story. A crack, a settling area, or a wall that's beginning to bow usually has a reason behind it.
Here in St. Paul, we've seen how the conditions around a home can play a role. Soil changes, Minnesota winters, water, drainage, and even nearby trees can all affect what's happening beneath and around a foundation.
Soil Movement
The ground around your home isn't completely stationary. Changes in moisture can cause soil to expand and contract, and that movement can put pressure on a foundation or leave parts of it without the same support they once had.
If a foundation has started settling or cracking, our team looks at the surrounding soil and other conditions to help determine whether movement in the ground is part of the problem.
Minnesota Weather Takes Its Toll
Anyone who's lived through a St. Paul winter knows how much the ground can change. Water in the soil freezes, expands, and then contracts again when it thaws.
One winter may not cause a noticeable problem, but years of these repeated changes can put stress on a foundation. That's one reason foundation problems can seem to appear gradually, with small cracks or other changes becoming more noticeable over time.
Water Around the Foundation
Water is another issue we commonly look for. If rainwater isn't being directed away from the house, it can collect around the foundation and keep the surrounding soil wet.
Something as simple as a clogged gutter, a downspout emptying next to the house, or poor grading can contribute to the problem. If water keeps reaching the same area, it can eventually affect the soil and the foundation above it.
Trees and the Ground Around Your Home
Large trees close to a house can also change the conditions around a foundation. Their roots draw moisture from the soil and continue to grow as the tree gets larger.
We're not going to tell you that every tree near a foundation is a problem. But if we're investigating unexplained movement or settlement, it's one of the things we'll consider along with the other conditions around the home.
Settlement and Erosion
Sometimes the problem is simply that the ground beneath part of the home isn't supporting the foundation the way it should.
Soil can settle, and water can wash away or weaken soil around the foundation. When support becomes uneven, you may start seeing cracks, sloping floors, gaps, or other changes inside the house.
The Damage Is Only Part of the Story
If you've found a crack in your foundation, it's understandable to focus on the crack itself. But repairing what you can see doesn't necessarily address why it happened.
That's why our team at Innovation Foundation Repair, LLC, looks at the whole situation. We consider the foundation, the ground around it, drainage, water, and other conditions that may be affecting the home.
Sometimes the answer is a straightforward repair. In other situations, the foundation may need additional support, waterproofing, or a more involved solution.
Our job is to figure out what we're dealing with and recommend the work that makes sense for your home—not to sell you a repair you don't need.
Repairing Your Foundation the Right Way
Once we've evaluated the foundation and surrounding conditions, we'll explain what we've found and discuss the options available.
Depending on the situation, our team may recommend foundation crack repair, stabilization, leveling, underpinning, waterproofing, or other structural repairs. The right approach depends on the type of foundation, the extent of the damage, and what is happening beneath and around the home.
We use quality materials and appropriate repair methods for the work being performed, with careful attention to the condition of the existing foundation.
Most importantly, we'll explain why we're recommending a particular repair. You shouldn't have to make a decision about your home without understanding what you're being told and why the work is needed.
Contact Us Today
If you've noticed new cracks, uneven floors, sticking doors or windows, bowed walls, water around the foundation, or other changes in your home, it's worth having them checked out.
Foundation problems don't always become serious overnight, but they can continue to develop when the underlying issue isn't addressed. An inspection can help you find out whether there's a genuine foundation concern and what, if anything, needs to be done.
Call 651-382-4782 to schedule an inspection with Innovation Foundation Repair, LLC. We'll take a look at the foundation and the conditions around it, answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment of what we find.
We’re proud to serve homeowners throughout St. Paul and the surrounding area. If something about your foundation doesn't look right, give us a call.