Contact AB Choice Construction for Foundation Repair Services, Basement Waterproofing Services, and Sump Pump Repair Services in Union County, Ohio!
The team at AB Choice prides themselves in providing the Franklin County, Ohio community with contracting services to keep their foundations and basements safe and waterproof. Every part of a home depends upon a foundation and basement that provide structural integrity are dry and free from rot and mold. If the foundation is not structurally sound, the rest of the home will begin cracking, settling and shifting. This is a very dangerous situation. The same is true for keeping basements dry. Dry basements also help maintain the structural integrity of the foundation, and they keep the home from rot, mildew and mold, which can lead to expensive repairs as well as potentially dangerous health complications.
Foundation Repair Services
The following are signs of a sinking foundation:
• Basement wall cracks
• Cracked block foundation or cracking bricks
• Cracks in concrete
• Uneven floors
• Gaps between walls and floors
• Doors and windows that stick
• Drywall cracks that grow larger
• Cracked chimneys or leaning chimneys
• Basement walls that bow inward
These signs of foundation problems can be caused by a number of factors, including:
• Evaporation
• Flooding
• Shoddy soil preparation by company that laid foundation
• Underground tree roots from large trees
If you see some of the above signs of foundation issues, don’t wait to schedule an appointment with AB Choice contractor. They can stop and remediate foundation issues.
Basement Waterproofing Services
Homeowners the following problems need to consider basement waterproofing services, such as those provided by AB Choice:
• Musty smells in basement
• Wet basement carpeting or drywall
• Signs of condensation in basement area
Homes that have experienced recent, heavy rains and flooding may no longer have basement drainage systems that can effectively keep your basement area and foundation dry. Basements have footing drains that are designed to drain water away from the basement, but they can clog and no longer do their job. If the soil has been washed out near the basement area, the foundation can crack. Then, water may seep into the basement walls.
Solutions for damp and wet basements include waterproofing the basement walls from the inside and installing a sump pump to remove accumulated water. When the issues are from saturated soil, the pressure from accumulated water can bow in the basement walls. This type of issue may require basement waterproofing from the inside along with wall anchoring. Another method of addressing damp basements that persist after they have gotten water-logged is adding a dehumidifier to the system. Installation of an interior drainage system is also a means AB Choice uses when there is an issue of water that accumulates around the basement’s perimeter.
Sump Pump Repair Services
Some homeowners already have a sump pump in place in their basement as a part of their efforts to keep their basements dry and their foundations structurally sound. AB Choice provides expert sump pump repair services to help our community maintain the soundness of their most important investment, their home.
Call AB Choice whenever you need basement waterproofing, foundation repair or sump pump repair services in the Franklin County, Ohio area.
