Floor Crack

The sight of floor cracks in your living area is more than just an eyesore—it’s a call to immediate action. These cracks can do more than mar your floors; they can threaten the structural stability of your home and create entry points for unwanted moisture, jeopardizing the health and well-being of your family.

With more than three decades in the business, Foundation Recovery Systems is your go-to resource for effective floor crack solutions. We pride ourselves on combining specialized equipment with top-tier customer service to deliver reliable results you can trust.

Read on to delve deeper into the causes of floor cracks and discover the best ways to tackle this common but concerning issue.

What Are Floor Cracks?

Floor cracks form when the concrete slab of your house experiences breaks due to various factors like shifting pressure and foundation issues.

Other symptoms often accompanying floor cracks include:

While they can be easy to ignore, it’s essential to address even slight floor cracks promptly to avoid potential structural and water damage.

What Causes Floor Cracks?

Multiple factors can cause floor cracks in the concrete slab of your home. Our expert team will conduct a full inspection to pinpoint the root issue. Here are some of the most common causes:

Shrinking Materials

Different flooring materials, like concrete, can contract over time. Uneven contraction may result in the development of cracks. Though not immediately hazardous, these cracks can permit moisture infiltration if left untreated.

Load Overbearing

Items like heavy furniture or stone countertops can place excessive stress on the foundation, causing cracks to appear. Awareness of your floor’s weight capacity is crucial.

Unstable Ground Conditions

Changes in soil conditions due to weather fluctuations like heavy rains, droughts, or erosion can affect the stability of your flooring, causing cracks.

Soil Type Concerns

Specific soil compositions, particularly clay-rich soils, expand and contract with moisture levels, making houses built on them prone to floor cracks.

Foundation Lifting

Accumulation of water beneath the floor can exert pressure, causing your foundation to lift and resulting in cracks. Ongoing pressure aggravates these cracks, increasing the risk of moisture intrusion.

Understanding the primary cause of your floor cracks allows Foundation Recovery Systems to customize repair strategies for your home.

Can Floor Cracks Be Repaired?

Absolutely, repairing floor cracks is possible! Advanced repair methods allow us to target the affected areas without having to overhaul the entire floor.

As tempting as they may be, DIY methods are not recommended as they often provide temporary fixes, ignoring underlying issues that could worsen over time.

A thorough inspection by a foundation specialist will yield long-lasting and effective solutions to ensure your home’s safety.

Foundation Recovery Systems’ Floor Crack Repair Approach

Choosing Foundation Recovery Systems gives you the advantage of our long history of satisfied customers.

We pride ourselves on superior customer service, innovative solutions, and precise installations.

Here’s our plan:

Comprehensive Assessment

Our team performs a meticulous examination of each crack, taking its location, dimensions, and various other details into consideration to develop a customized repair plan.

Foundation Piers

For floor cracks resulting from unstable soil, we employ foundation piers that are inserted deep into secure soil. These piers help redistribute your home’s weight and may also realign your flooring. We offer three main types of piers: push piers, helical piers, and slab piers.

Push Piers: These are most effective in situations where the soil structure is weak near the surface but becomes more stable with depth. Push piers bypass weaker soils and rely on the stronger, deeper soil to hold your home’s weight.
Helical Piers: These are ideal for lighter structures or when dealing with specific types of soil that require a screw-like mechanism for added grip. They are rotated into the ground, providing a robust foundation that combats soil instability.
Slab Piers: Specifically designed for homes with concrete slab foundations, slab piers offer focused support that aims to lift and stabilize the concrete slab, closing any floor cracks that may have appeared.

Wall Reinforcement

Foundation walls can also display cracks due to unstable soil conditions. Our well-proven methods, such as the use of wall anchors and steel I-beams, strengthen these walls and minimize additional damage.

Moisture Management

We offer a range of moisture control solutions like drainage systems, sump pumps, and dehumidifiers to ensure a dry home environment.

Why Act on Floor Cracks Immediately

While home repairs can be a headache to deal with, procrastinating on floor crack repair is risky and can lead to larger foundational problems.

Quick action is essential to:

Prevent widening of existing cracks due to ongoing pressure
Lower the chance of water penetration and possible mold development
Avert worsening of structural complications
Cut down long-term repair costs

At Foundation Recovery Systems, we deliver fast and lasting solutions that extend beyond surface repairs, fortifying your home’s foundation for years to come.

Reach Out to Foundation Recovery Systems for Specialized Floor Crack Solutions

Don’t delay if you notice floor cracks in your home. Take swift action to minimize risks related to structural weakness and moisture damage.

Foundation Recovery Systems utilizes modern repair techniques to both resolve current cracks and strengthen your home’s foundation.

FAQS: Floor Cracks

At what point should I consult a professional for floor cracks?

The sooner, the better. Early professional intervention typically leads to easier and less costly repair options.

Do all concrete floor cracks signify foundational issues?

Not every crack is a red flag. Some may be aesthetic and not indicate structural problems. However, significant, widening, or ‘stair-step’ cracks warrant a professional evaluation.

Can I manage small concrete floor cracks on my own?

While small cracks may be treatable with epoxy or similar products, underlying foundational problems should only be addressed by experts.