A leaning chimney might detract from your home's overall aesthetic, but worse, crooked chimneys are potential safety hazards. It is a liability for your home. It is unsafe for you and your neighbors. It is also a sign that bigger problems may be occurring in your foundation. A leaning chimney is a sign of foundation failure. We at United Structural Systems can repair your chimney and make sure that no further problems exist. We are your chimney repair Chicago experts. Let us get to the root of the problem with your leaning chimney.
For chimney repair, we can use a few helical piers to straighten and strengthen your chimney. Installed at the base of the chimney, helical piers can provide years of additional support for the structure. Once we have installed the piers, we can take a look at the rest of your foundation and look for foundation cracks, leaks and water stains, and other signs of problems. .
If there is a high level of water in the soil around your home, this could have caused the leaning of your chimney structure, but could also be putting hydrostatic pressure on the walls of your foundation. This causes bowing and leaning walls, which would need to be supported by wall braces or helical anchors
United Structural Systems of Illinois is the area leader in chimney repair and underpinning solutions. Underpinning is the use of piering or anchoring systems to add support to your foundation. We have engineers on staff with expert knowledge both commercially and residentially in the Chicago area. The engineers can look at the signs of foundation failure, such as a leaning chimney, and figure out the best foundation repair procedure for you home or business. We take great pride in knowing that we provide excellent service to our Chicagoland area and Suburbs neighbors. So if you see foundation failure signs, don't wait. Protect your home, protect your business, and call the team at USS of Illinois today.
At USS we offer free, thorough inspections of your property to ensure that all your problems are found. We can take a look and make sure that we solve the things that are easy to spot, like your leaning chimney, and the things that aren't easy to spot, like small wall cracks in your foundation. Our professional chimney repair team will talk with you and listen to your concerns and address any questions you may have about your house’s foundation or chimney repair. We are committed to finding a solution that works for your home and for your budget, and we will work hard to ensure that your chimney is intact and stable. Contact United Structural Systems today to get started. We are the chimney repair experts in Chicago, and we can get your chimney straight in no time! Contact us today.
