Basement Support Post Installation And Replacement
The stability of your home depends on the basement support posts. Don’t put off having them replaced and securing your home if they’ve been damaged until it’s too late. Call us today and schedule a time for us to come and look at your current support post system.
Our team will do a thorough inspection and talk to you about the next steps. If the replacement is the best course of action, then we will help you with support post-replacement. If your support post needs a repair, we will help you with that too. As a foundation contractor in Pittsburgh, we only aim to provide you with the services you need to secure your home.
Home Foundation Inspection Services
The foundation of your home should be inspected periodically to ensure it is in good condition. There are a couple of signs that show that the foundation is in terrible condition. Some of these signs are:
- Exterior walls have cracks
- Interior walls and foundation walls have cracks
- Door and window frames with cracks
- Not able to open or close doors or windows
- The separation of walls from opposite walls
Keeping an eye out for these warning signs and taking the necessary precautions quickly will save you from large and expensive repairs in the future. Our skilled team can quickly and precisely find out how bad the damage is and fix all of your foundation problems. Contact Aquilina Contracting right away to set up a time for a property inspection.
Foundation Correction
It’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs that your foundation is in trouble and fix any problems right away. Issues with the foundation pose a threat to the structure’s integrity and people’s safety. Damage can happen to the foundations if they are built on expansive clay or if the soil is too wet because it doesn’t drain well.
Over time, these problems will weaken foundations and the structures they hold up. Contact us, and we will help you in finding and repair any problems with your home’s foundation, as well as ensure that your home and family are protected.
Foundation Underpinning
When you have your home’s foundation underpinned, it can help in a lot of ways. It will stabilize a foundation that has moved or sunk because of erosion or unstable terrain. Foundation underpinning will also stabilize a foundation that has been shaken or lifted.
Underpinning will also strengthen the current foundation to handle the new, heavier load if you are considering other things done on your property, such as repairs to an upper floor or building an addition. Talk to us today and your trusted foundation repair contractor in Pittsburgh, will help you complete your foundation underpinning project.
House Raising Services
Aquilina Contracting provides professional house raising services to restore your home’s foundation. We have experience in sistering floor joists, replacing or strengthening main beams, and replacing rotted sill plates by lifting the entire home 1 to 2 inches to restore the correct height. With Aquilina Contracting, you’ll get a reliable repair that will last, ensuring your home’s foundation is secure for years to come.
Regardless of the scope of the project, our team will create a plan to lift and stabilize your home’s structure safely and efficiently.
Common Issues
Floors can also settle or dip for several reasons, including when a house is built on soil that isn’t properly compacted or adequately supported. This causes the foundation to sink, causing floors and walls to become uneven. Poor drainage around the exterior of your home can also cause too much moisture in the basement which can lead to weakened floor joists and beams, causing the floors to sag.
If you notice that your floors are sloped or sagging in certain areas of your home, it is important to contact a Aquilina Contracting Inc right away. They will be able to evaluate what is causing the issue and provide solutions for getting your floors level again.
Excessive Moisture
Excessive moisture is a major issue in flooring construction, and one that should not be ignored. Moisture can have an especially negative effect on the main beams and floor joists of a building. When too much moisture builds up in these areas, they become weak and bouncy, making them vulnerable to damage or collapse. This can lead to serious structural issues, and drastically reduce the overall integrity of the building.