Out of all of the aspects of your home that are the most expensive to repair, your foundation is among the top offenders! Small cracks are simpler to fix, but once those start to spread and cause structural issues, you could be looking at thousands of dollars in necessary repairs. The best way to solve this problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place. We’ll go over all the biggest causes of cracks in your home’s foundation below!

Poor Drainage

Many of the problems that cause your home’s foundation to crack can be tied back to water damage. This can be a result of inadequate drainage, plumbing leaks, or heavy rainfall. Oftentimes, smaller problems are allowed to fester and become larger over a period of time! Activities such as proper maintenance of your gutter systems, basement waterproofing, and landscaping can help prevent such occurrences.

Environmental Factors

Temperature can impact your foundation. Big swings in temperature can cause concrete to expand and contract resulting in cracks. Another environmental factor is soil shifts under your foundation. Water and moisture underground can cause soil dynamics to change and put different stresses on your foundation resulting in cracks. 

Poor Construction

Many mistakes can be made when a foundation is poured. They will often result in long-term issues or degradation of your foundation. Some examples of common construction errors include improper soil preparation, insufficient reinforcement, poor concrete mixing, inadequate curing, and overall bad designing.  

Invasive Tree Roots

While it may be tempting to fill your property’s landscape with trees, you should be mindful of where they are placed! Tree roots don’t pay mind to what obstacles are in the way as they grow. This can be harmful for two reasons: they can grow directly into your home’s foundation and tear it apart over time, or it can tear through a sump pump and send ground water rushing through your basement. Either problem leads to foundation cracking, so be mindful when doing your landscaping!

Water Damage Restoration With Soil-Away (An Insurcomm Company)

Water damage, no matter the cause or where it has spread, is a problem that needs to be treated with severity. If not addressed quickly, it could cause serious issues for your home, wrecking your belongings and creating conditions for mold growth! Soil-Away (An Insurcomm Company) can help prevent the worst-case scenario with efficient water damage restoration services. We’ll extract all of the water, clean your property and contents, and ensure that the area is dehumidified to help your property make a complete recovery. If you notice water damage in your New Hampshire home, don’t delay – contact our team 24/7 for immediate assistance!