There is a company that will be able to help you if you find that you need foundation repair Austin for your home. For example, let’s say that your home is having a foundation upheaval. A foundation upheaval can lift your complete home but normally it only lists a portion of the foundation or slab upwards. The other sections remain stationary. If this is occurring in your home then you will need the expertise of a foundation restoration specialist.

There are a few telltale signs that will help you to determine that your foundation or slab floor is heaving upwards. This heaving will cause serious cracks in the floors and walls of your home. You will also notice cracks on the concrete floor slab. Cracking on the inside walls of your home is very common. Cracking on the outside walls however is rare. If you see any cracks that join together to form a triangle this is another indication.

The majority of causes for this type of upheaval is unwanted water that is accumulating soil beneath your home. The pressure from this water heaves up the foundation and slab. The first thing that will have to be done is to eliminate the water source if possible. Some of the reasons that there is this extra water is because of underground water line leaks, broken sprinkler lines, clogged drains, and faulty gutters. Once the cause is known the solution can begin.