Having good quality piling foundations is a very important part of a property’s construction, as piling foundations provide the stability for the structure. If a property was built with poor piling services, then the property would sink into the ground in an uneven way, which would cause cracks and damages to the property. This is known as subsidence, and it can ruin the structure of your home! Whereas a properly built foundation would keep the property supported fully, which means no sinking or cracks.
How else can poor foundations impact my property?
As well as the sinking and damages poor piling can cause, it can also damage the value of the property when you come to sell it. Buyers don’t want to buy a house they know has problems that will need dealing with, so before even thinking about selling your house, make sure to check your property thoroughly for any problems. Needing to repair piling foundations is no small task and definitely will take a hit with the buyers offer. So, make sure you are aware of your properties condition.
What can cause piling foundation problems?
As mentioned earlier in the blog, piling foundations are extremely important for the structure of your property, so it is important to know what can cause problems with your foundations to be able to prevent them.
It is very important to make sure you have proper drainage set up on your property, as soil can move when oversaturated with water, having proper drainage set up will be able to distribute water so the soil does not swell and cause an unstable foundation. This is the main cause of unstable foundations, so it is important to make sure you have proper drainage around your property.
The weather is another way in which the soil can end up causing unstable foundations for your property. Hot and dry weather can cause soil to shrink around the foundations which will cause movement in the foundations, this problem will only really affect poorly installed foundations so make sure to hire a professional, reliable company.
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