Did you know that approximately 25 percent of U.S. homes will suffer foundational distress sometime during their lifetimes? And, more than half of home buyers won’t consider a home with foundation issues because it makes the home buying process more complicated and risky.
For example, homes with foundation damage often have fewer mortgage options. Most lenders will not underwrite conventional mortgages for houses with serious structural defects. Even if the buyer is able to get a mortgage, they probably won’t feel safe living in the home. And they’ll need further investigation by a structural engineer.
If you are currently living in a home with foundation damage, you’ll want to start thinking about foundation repair in Mississippi. Even if you’re comfortable living with the damage, someone else won’t be. Now is the time to address these issues so that you can face the future with confidence.
Why Does Foundation Damage Happen in Mississippi?
Although foundation damage can happen from a variety of factors, the main contributor is soil changes from water. Unless water and moisture are properly drained away from your home, they can pool beneath the house, causing gaps, cracks and separations.
Here in Mississippi, we also have Yazoo clay, a type of clay that undergoes extreme changes in volume when exposed to moisture. While Yazoo clay is good at some things, such as preserving fossils, it makes a poor foundation. It has been known to make doors and windows stick, crack plaster on ceilings and walls and damage house foundations.
Additional causes of foundation problems in Mississippi are poor drainage, soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure and poor soil compaction.
How Can You Tell If Your Home Has Foundation Damage?
There is no alarm that sounds when your home suffers foundation damage. Therefore, you must be a vigilant homeowner. Here are some of the major signs that your foundation is failing:
● Cracks in the floor, walls and ceiling
● Sloped or uneven floors
● Bowed or leaning walls
● Sticky doors and windows
● Separation of exterior trim
● Movement of interior wood trim
Solutions for Foundation Problems in Mississippi
If you notice signs of foundation damage, contact a repair professional right away. It’s important to diagnose the severity of the damage and where it’s coming from.
Foremost Foundations and Construction is a commercial and residential contractor that provides foundation repair in Mississippi. We use various repair methods depending on the severity of the damage. And with today’s technology and trained repair experts, we can perform all of this on time, on budget and with as little disruption as possible. Contact us today for a consult or inspection.