Uneven floors, or sloping floors that bounce are a common problem when it comes to settlement in your home. Homes around Vancouver are at high risk for settlement and that can create structural issues within your home.
Concrete slab sinking and cracking happens when the soil below the slab can no longer support the weight of it. The causes movement, and sinking and cracking can occur. Concrete that is cracked or out of level won’t fix itself, and over time the additional damages become more serious and costly.
In some cases, when the concrete slabs are uneven it could put your furniture off level. Shims are often needed to level the furniture but it is the concrete slab that needs to be addressed for a permanent solution.
When concrete slabs settle, they pose more than cosmetic problems. Once it is cracked or sinking, the problem will continue to progress. Over time this causes safety concerns, lets water in and can even cause structural damage to other parts of your home.
Weak soils mixed with changing weather can expand, shrink, and shift the ground supporting your home. This results in unstable and lessening of solis beneath your floors and the home begins to settle. As the home settles, it compresses or sinks into the weak soils, causing your home to deform in areas such as the floors and walls.
What starts as a slightly sagging floor, could set off a domino effect and result in more severe structural damage issues. Ignoring signs of settlement causes the issue to get worse, and more expensive to fix.
If you notice that your floors are uneven, reach out. It is important to get a professional opinion and our specialists are here to help. Book a free estimate with our foundation specialists, find out the root of your foundation issues and how to fix it, and receive a no-obligation quote.
The best way to fix uneven floors is to address the ROOT CAUSE. Not only will this solve your uneven floor issues, it will prevent further issues from forming due to the settlement.
Our foundation repair solutions address the root cause of the problems and offer a permanent fix. Our proven solutions can provide you with lasting stabilization, restore safety to your home, and restore your peace of mind.
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