Our team in Lake City offers a variety of foundation repair and soil remediation services to fix various issues for local residents. Lake City, Florida is located in the northern part of the state, at the top of the region known infamously as “sinkhole alley.” This means that sinkhole formation and sinking foundations due to underground voids are common in this part of the state.
Another common problem in Lake City is beach erosion. Aptly named, Lake City is home to many small lakes and ponds, as are many parts of Florida. These bodies of water are great spots for vacations homes or tourist businesses, but can the flow of water in lakes can wear away at the beach and yard around your structure, leading to water entry and structural issues. We have completed several commercial, government, and residential jobs for residents of the Lake City area.
We offer services in the counties of Columbia, Alachua, Gilchrist, Levy, Calhoun, Taylor, Dixie, Madison, and more in Northern Florida.
Our Services in Lake City Include
Foundation Repair Services
Our comprehensive foundation repair services include various piering options designed to lift and stabilize sinking foundations caused by erosion and expansive soil movement. With advanced techniques and top-quality materials, we ensure the structural integrity of your home.
How Can You Tell If Your Home Has Foundation Problems?
While foundation problems don’t always present the same way depending upon the house and the type of foundation, some problems are common in houses experiencing foundation failure:
- Wall Cracks
- Ceiling Cracks
- Sticking Doors & Windows
- Leaning Chimney
- Foundation Cracks
- Leaning Floors
If you notice any or several of these signs, it might be time to call a foundation professional to inspect your property to determine the cause before it is too late.
How We Fix Foundation Problems
There isn’t one magic pill that works best for all foundation problems. It all depends on your type of foundation and what is causing the problems.
If a sinkhole or similar issue is fault, compaction grouting to fill the void could be the preferred solution.
Other settlement-related foundation problems are best solved with underpinning. We will install helical piers or push piers down until they hit a load-bearing strata of soil that can support your home’s weight without it sinking.
If your sub-grade foundation or basement wall is beginning to crack horizontally and bow inward, helical tiebacks or carbon fiber strips might be the optimal solution.
Regardless, our mission is to provide the fix that is right for your home, not just the one that is easiest or has the biggest profit margin. As much as we like repeat business, we don’t want to be fixing the same foundation problem twice.
Need a Foundation Repair Contractor in Lake City? Call Us Today
At Foundation Professionals of Florida, we provide exactly what our name says, professional foundation repairs. We are part of a company with more than four decades of dealing with the unique problems that Florida’s soil can cause, and we put that experience and knowledge to work in each of our foundation repair jobs. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Sinkhole Repair & Remediation Services
Florida’s geology makes sinkholes a common concern. Our sinkhole remediation services utilize specialized grouting techniques to fill voids and prevent further ground collapse, keeping your property safe and stable.
Our Sinkhole Solutions
Compaction Grouting: Compaction grouting involves injecting polyurethane foam into the soil. The foam expands rapidly and compacts the surrounding soil, increasing its strength and stability. Compaction grouting solidifies the soil around the area and fills the hole, so there’s no longer a danger of collapse.
Void Filling: We also offer void-filling services to repair more serious sinkholes. Here at Foundation Professionals of Florida, we use polyurethane solutions to fill voids and stabilize foundations.
Waterproofing Services
Given Florida’s proximity to the ocean and frequent tropical storms, waterproofing is essential. We offer both interior and exterior waterproofing solutions to protect your home from water intrusion and flooding, safeguarding your investment. What kind of waterproofing is best for you depends on both the specifics of your problem and your foundation type. Here are some of our options
Interior Basement Waterproofing
In some cases, if you have a basement, the best waterproofing option will be an interior drainage system under the basement floor slab.
With an interior drainage system, a trench will be dug around the perimeter of the basement. Perforated piping is laid in the trench and it is graded so that water in the pipe will flow to the sump basin. Weep holes are often drilled in block walls to release water inside the directly into the pipe. A critical component of this approach is the dimpled plastic sheeting placed at the base of the wall and beneath the slab edge. Dimpled sheeting is similar to a small egg crate and permits free drainage at the base of the wall into the drain pipe.
The water drains to the sump pit, which has a sealed, child-proof cover. From here the sump pump will pump the water out to a place in your yard where it doesn’t threaten your foundation.
Once everything is installed, the drain pipe is covered with gravel and then concrete is poured to restore the floor slab, sealing the system.
In this way interior drainage systems don’t prevent water from entering your basement’s walls or at the cove joint (the place where the foundation wall meets the floor slab). It just redirects that water so it never enters the basement proper.
Exterior Drainage System
Exterior drainage systems are generally more invasive and expensive than interior systems. There is a key benefit to them, however.
With an exterior drainage system, we excavate around the exterior walls of the home until we expose the footing. Waterproofing material is then applied to the foundation walls, complete with a dimple board that directs the water downward.
A drain pipe system similar to the one installed in the interior drainage system is installed that routes to a sump pump or to daylight. The drain pipe is covered with clean rock and a geotextile material to prevent soil from clogging the system. Soil backfill completes the process.
The biggest benefit over an interior drainage system comes from relieving a greater amount of the hydrostatic pressure on the foundation walls. If the water problems are coming from water entering through cracks in the basement walls rather than from underneath because of a rising water table, an exterior system will better protect the health of the walls themselves.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
The third waterproofing option is specific to one category of foundation: crawl spaces.
Crawl space encapsulation can prevent the problems that moisture can cause in a crawl space. These issues include:
- Mold and Mildew
- Wood Rot
- Pest infestations
- Musty odors
- Structural problems
With crawl space encapsulation, the target isn’t just liquid water but excessive humidity as well.
At its core, crawl space encapsulation involves sealing off all crawl space vents and placing a tear-resistant vapor barrier along the crawl space floor and walls, along with wrapping any piers supporting the beams and floor joists. Depending upon the severity of the water problems, a crawl space dehumidifier and/or a crawl space drainage system might be recommended as well.
Seawall / Lake Wall Repair
For properties along the ocean or lakes, a sturdy seawall or lake wall is critical in preventing soil erosion. Our team provides expert repair and reinforcement services to maintain the strength and durability of these protective structures.
Whether your seawall requires crack filling to ensure a small problem doesn’t become a big one, targeted grout injection or erosion control measures, our experienced team can take the steps needed to solve your seawall problems.
Why Choose Foundation Professionals of Florida?
- Experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of Florida’s unique soil conditions
- Advanced technology and proven techniques for lasting results
- Customized solutions tailored to your property’s specific needs
Need a Foundation Repair Contractor in Lake City? Contact Us Today
Looking for reliable foundation repair experts in the Lake City area? Reach out to Foundation Professionals of Florida for a free consultation and discover how we can protect your home from foundation issues and water damage.
Phone: 855-934-7688
Email: info@foundationprosfl.com
