Why is it so important to eliminate foundation problems as soon as possible? Waiting to fix your foundation can lead to harsh consequences, from costly repairs to serious water damage. If you’ve been noticing the warning signs of potential problems with your foundation, you should not delay in having a professional inspect your foundation and fixing any current problems. These signs include bowing walls, doors and windows that stick, and large horizontal or vertical cracks in the foundation, either in the interior or exterior of your home. Here are the five most important reasons for acting quickly to remedy foundation problems.

1. It Can Only Get Worse

Unfortunately, symptoms of a foundation will only worsen with time – unless you invest in a solution. While you may only see cracks in your basement walls right now, those cracks can ultimately expand and allow water into your home. Cracks are merely a symptom of a larger issue, such as hydrostatic pressure below the ground. As your foundation continues to move and deteriorate over time, you will have much more than just wall cracks – you could end up with a collapsed foundation.

2. Repair Expenses Will Rise

As you continue to wait on your foundation repair, the expenses are going to rise drastically. If foundation problems are caught early enough, it is possible to use non-invasive methods to repair them. For example, we can simply repair wall cracks with epoxy or urethane injections. However, if the deterioration consists of more than just wall cracks, we will need to use advanced invasive repair methods that involve digging underneath your foundation and adding support.

3. Fixing Raises Your Resale Value

While failing to fix your foundation leads to rising repair expenses, taking immediate action to repair your foundation raises the resale value on your home. First, investing in a professional repair project adds to the life of the structure. It ensures that your home will last longer without needing serious repairs. Second, we offer a transferrable warranty on our foundation repair services. This means that if you decide to sell your home, its next owners are also protected by the warranty on the foundation repairs.

4. Doors & Windows Permanently Damaged

Another reason to fix your foundation sooner rather than later is because your doors and windows can become permanently damaged. If your foundation continues to move and deteriorate, its doors and windows will continue to stick and not fit properly into their frames. Over time, your doors and windows can ultimately become immovable, which will lead to expensive in-home repairs.

5. Water & Insect Infiltration

Last but not least, refraining from foundation repairs can lead to the serious consequences of water and insect infiltration. As we discussed above, wall cracks in your foundation can expand and allow water to seep into your home. If this process continues, your basement can flood and potentially damage your possessions. In addition, cracks can also allow insects to enter your home. With water and insect infiltration, you will again face costly in-home repairs along with your foundation repair.

Contact Intech Anchoring to learn more about what we can do to help repair your home’s foundation quickly and cost-effectively.