Causes of Foundation Failure

Causes

Usually due to bad drainage, ground movement, subsidence or poor construction your foundation can shift or settle. Your foundation repair problem will usually be noticed when doors that used to open and close start sticking, or a gap appears between the skirting board and the floor/carpet. Incomplete or failed waterproofing around and under basement walls and floors is a significant cause of foundation failure.

Why is it happening?

Evaporation
Hot and dry conditions cause soil to pull away from your foundation. Settlement due to this foundation moisture imbalance could cause cracks to appear throughout your home.

Transpiration
Tree roots dehydrate the soil beneath a home causing soil shrinkage and differential settlement of your home.

Plumbing Leaks
Water from leaky plumbing is often a major contributor to foundation problems especially in slab on grade construction.

Drainage
Improper drainage or waterproofing can lead to excess moisture build up, which could erode or consolidate soils. Excessive moisture may cause expansive soils to swell and heave.