Science-Based Foundation Repair in Abilene, TX
Despite being a growing metropolis, Abilene remains a laid back and friendly local community, even earning it the nickname “the Friendly Frontier.” It’s no wonder that so many beginning their adult life choose to find their home in Abilene, TX, and even start a family. That kind of start requires a good foundation, one that will last. But rarely will your home’s foundation last forever without some foundation repair to help keep it in shape. That’s how Childers Brothers, Inc. can help.
Several Issues Could Cause Foundation Problems Locally in Abilene
A failing foundation is a nuanced problem.
There is much that helps to hold your home up, from the piers and beams that do the physical work to the soil that surrounds your foundation.
If your foundation is sinking, it could be that your piers and beams have become weakened, or that the soil beneath your foundation isn’t properly compacted.
You may also notice cracks on your basement wall, which could indicate swollen foundational soil, also damaging to your home.
The right foundation repair company will be able to assess the cause of the failing foundation before they begin the repairs.
Trust Childers Brothers and Our Science-Based Approach To Foundation Repair
We know that every foundation issue is different. 50-plus year of fixing foundations in Abilene and other areas near you have taught us that. So we don’t simply assume the solution before we arrive on the job.
Instead, we begin with a 27-point analysis to find the root cause of the foundation issues and then apply one of our science-based solutions to repair the foundation in a way that lasts and even strengthens the foundation for years to come.
Our team is trained and equipped to handle several foundation repair issues, including:
Helical Piers
Our helical piers are a state-of-the-art, long-term solution to leveling a sinking or settling foundation with pinpoint accuracy.
The piers’ helical plates give them the appearance of giant screws. Using special equipment, we “screw” helical piers into the earth using hydraulic pressure until it reaches a solid soil strata.
We then attach brackets to the foundation and lift it using a special jack. Once we lift the foundation back to its proper position, we secure it to the brackets.
This permanently transfers the structure’s load to the piers and thus to the stable strata of soil.
Soil Stabilization
Helical piers work wonderfully with sinking foundations. But what happens if you have the opposite problem?
In Abilene and the surrounding region we have a lot of expansive clay soils.
When expansive soils retain moisture, they swell, which creates foundation upheaval. This puts stresses the foundation and can cause cracks in floors, sticking windows and doors, and other structural issues.
The solution, therefore, isn’t to prevent the foundation from settling but rather to prevent the soil from expanding.
By chemically altering the structure of soil molecules, our scientifically proven soil stabilizer EcSS 3000™ changes the soil ions that attract and bind water, drastically reducing the swell potential.
Pier and Beam Adjustment
If a home has a pier and beam (or crawl space) foundation, it is likely to run into different problems than a home with a concrete slab foundation might.
Pier and beam foundations can fail various reasons, including:
- Fallen grade beams
- Supports sinking into the ground
- Broken or sagging joists
- Rotted sill plates
- Malfunctioning beams
Whether the foundation has heaved or settled, we can adjust the piers and beams to level your foundation. This ensures each pier and beam holds the correct load, preventing further structural issues.
We recommend adjusting your piers and beams every two to four years to keep your crawl space foundation in good condition.
Basement Stabilization
Pressure from the surrounding soil isn’t always limited to a home’s foundation.
For homes with basements, pressure from the surrounding soil, especially if it is water logged, can lead to structural problems with your basement walls. As the pressure pushes inward, they can begin to crack and bow.
When this happens you need to do three things: strengthen the wall so it can withstand the pressure moving forward, stabilize it to provide a long-term solution and straighten it to restore the wall to its original form.
Two materials that we have found accomplish these three objectives are H-beams and carbon fiber sheets.
H-beams, a more sturdily constructed alternative to I-beams, can be custom fit to the home’s walls and then tightened over time to further improve the structural integrity of the wall.
Carbon fiber sheets are a newer technology, consisting of a thin sheet of a material that is stronger than steel. The sheets, when properly installed on basement walls, can provide the stability and strength to stop the buckling and prevent further structural issues.
Why Choose Childers Brothers For Your Abilene, TX Foundation Repair?
With 50 years of experience and a passion for our local area and our customers, Childers Brothers make an excellent team to tackle any foundation repair.
Here are a few reasons to work with us, whether you need foundation repair or other leveling services in Abilene, TX:
- 27-point analysis and science-based solutions. We don’t show up with our preconceived biases of what foundation repair solution to employ. Instead, we do a comprehensive analysis to determine the best foundation repair solution for each case.
- Top-notch products and team. We use some of the best products in the industry and back them with the best technicians so that we fix your foundation issues the first time.
- Word-is-bond warranties. Our warranties are simple: if something goes wrong, we’ll come back and fix it.
- Financing options for homeowners or business owners on a budget.
Other Leveling Services in Abilene, TX By Childers Brothers
Whatever your leveling issues, Childers Brothers can help. Here are our other services:
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