Foundation Repair

Foundation repair is a crucial service for homeowners living in Virginia, due to the state’s varied soil types and climate conditions. Alexandria, Fredericksburg, and Topping specifically are known for expansive clay soils, which can swell and shrink with moisture changes, leading to foundation settling, cracks, and structural instability.

Additionally, Virginia’s seasonal rainfall and occasional flooding can contribute to erosion and soil movement around home foundations, exacerbating the problem.

It’s important for homeowners to address foundation issues early to prevent further damage and maintain the integrity of their property. Having an unstable foundation isn’t just unsightly—it’s downright dangerous.

Foundation Medix can assess the specific causes of your foundation problems and recommend tailored solutions to ensure long-term stability.

Signs you need foundation repair

Call Foundation Medix immediately if you are experiencing common foundation problems such as:

• Wet crawl space
• Sagging floors
• Bowing walls
• Foundation cracks
• Basement leaks
• Stuck doors & windows
• Sloping floors
• Wall, ceiling & floor cracks

What causes foundation failure?

The quality of your foundation determines the stability of your home. Due to its location and depending on the weather near your home, there can be many factors that contribute to foundation damage and failure.

Some of the three most common causes of foundation issues include:

1. Excessive rainfall

The more moisture that seeps into the soil can cause the soil to expand and then contract later in drier times. This can cause movement beneath your foundation.

2. Poor construction and preparation

If your support beams weren’t installed correctly or designed to handle the current weight of your home, or if the land wasn’t properly graded or excavated before the building started, you can see the consequences in a failing foundation.

3. Slope failure

Soil tends to move downhill, so if your home is built on a hill, over time it could start to shift downwards, putting extra stress on your foundation.

When you’re informed about the warning signs and reasons behind foundation repair, you’re better able to recognize the problems and know when to call our professional team.

Foundation repair methods

Your foundation repair methods will depend largely on the type of soil surrounding your structure and the existing foundation damage. Our knowledgeable contractors will carefully survey your foundation and determine the best course of action for foundation repairs.

We will typically recommend one or more of the following four foundation repair methods:

1. Helical piers

When soil conditions make it difficult to use standard piers, we screw helical piers into the ground.

2. Push piers

Driven deep into the ground to reach bedrock or stable soil, push piers stabilize and lift the foundation.

3. Wall anchors

To stabilize and reinforce bowing or buckling foundation walls, this method involves placing anchors into the ground and attaching them to the wall to prevent further movement.

4. Carbon fiber strips

These strips bond with foundation walls to prevent further movement or damage. Carbon fiber strips are ideal for cracks and/or bowing walls.

Often, when you address foundation damage early, you can save money on your project.

Why choose Foundation Medix for foundation repair?

We have over 30 years of experience in foundation repair services throughout Virginia. We know the area well and have proven that time after time with our high-quality products and excellent customer service.

Our solutions last for many years and if needed, we can come to your property for minimal maintenance periodically. We are here for you and your home every step of the way.

Our service area includes Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Richmond, and most of Virginia.