Foundation Repair Services in Duluth
Protecting Duluth Homes From the Foundation Up
Foundation problems don’t fix themselves — and the longer they go unaddressed, the more expensive they become. At Alliance Inc., we help Duluth homeowners identify and fix foundation issues before they turn into major repairs, giving you a stable home and peace of mind.
We serve the entire Duluth, Minnesota area with the technical expertise and foundation repair products to ensure your home’s base is strong, stable, and built to last.
How Do I Know If My Duluth Home Has Foundation Problems
Unless your foundation is exposed enough where you can see cracking, you probably won’t be able to go looking for damage to the foundation itself.
The thing about foundation problems, though, is that the symptoms show up throughout your house, from the roof to the walls to the floor.
Signs of Foundation Problems
- Wall, Ceiling and Floor Cracks: Not all cracks in your walls, ceilings and floors indicate foundation damage. Hairline cracks are common, and some building materials such as drywall aren’t the strongest substances on earth. That being said, though, larger cracks are worrisome and certain types of cracks (such as horizontal wall cracks) are good indicators of foundation issues.
- Sticking Doors and Windows: As a foundation settles unevenly, it throws off the alignment of many things in the house. This is what causes the cracks, but it also leads to sticking doors and windows that suddenly no longer fit perfectly.
- Tilting Chimney: Your chimney is about as far from your foundation as your house gets. Because of the way foundation problems affect your house, however, even the chimney is affected. If you begin to notice your chimney tilting, it might be a sign of a problem much lower.
- Sloping and Uneven Floors: As your foundation settles unevenly, your floors can become uneven as well. If you notice your floors starting to slope, it is time to have your foundation looked at. Even if it is not a foundation issue, other structural problems could be the cause.
Noticing any of these signs? Don’t wait. Early intervention is almost always less costly than letting foundation issues progress.
Foundation Repair Solutions
If your foundation assessment comes with with problems, we recommend getting them fixed as soon as possible. While your house likely isn’t in imminent danger of collapse, the longer foundation problems go unfixed the worse the damage gets.
That also means the cost to repair them will likely rise.
At Alliance Inc., our company not only adheres to the highest foundation, crawl space, and structural standards, we strive to be the industry leader in the home improvement-related services we provide. Our installation crews are foundation repair specialists and we use only state of art products and technology.
Foundation Underpinning
If your foundation issues stem from unstable soil beneath your home, one common fix is to use deeper soil that is strong enough to support your home. You do this by installing foundation helical piers.
Foundation underpinning, the installation of foundation piers, transfers the weight of the home onto the piers that are themselves anchored in a deeper, stronger layer of soil.
One of the types of foundation piers is helical piers. Helical piers consist of a metal rod with helical plates attached, giving them the appearance of large screws.
We “screw” the helical piers down into the soil until the torque readings indicate the piers are in strong enough soil to support the weight of the house.
Then we attach the piers to the foundation footings with a bracket, lifting and leveling the foundation.
Seeking a Foundation Repair Contractor Near You in Duluth? Give Alliance a Call
At Alliance Inc, we pride ourselves in working with our customers to find the solutions that are right for their home. Foundation problems are stressful — we make the repair process as simple as possible. From your first call to the final installation, Alliance handles everything so you can get back to enjoying your home. Contact us today for a free estimate.