Foundation Piering

Symptoms: How do you know if you need foundation piering:

• Vertical cracks in foundation walls
• Cracks in upstairs drywall
• Doors and windows sticking
• Sloped floors

Causes:

• The moisture content of soil beneath the foundation
• Original compaction of soil before building
• Large vegetation planted close to the foundation.

Solution:

Installation of concrete or steel piers beneath the foundation where the movement has occurred.