United Structural Systems of Illinois has the solutions for your foundation repair in Barrington, IL. Contact us if you have noticed that your foundation has settled or any of the other signs of foundation failure such as:
The Chicago area, including Barrington, IL has soil that is expansive. This type of soil tends to expand when wet and shrink when dry. As the soil shifts and moves, so does your foundation. This constant shifting causes foundation failure. Don't ignore the signs of foundation failure. The longer you put off foundation repair, the more damage that will occur to your home. This can become a danger to your home and family.
United Structural Systems of Illinois uses underpinning products such as helical piers and steel push piers for foundation lifting and stabilization. These piers are driven deep into the earth past the expansive soils until they reach stable soil. After each pier is load tested, the entire structure is lifted onto the piers, stabilizing the foundation.
Hydrostatic pressure pushes against basement walls causing them to lean and bow. For bowing walls in your Barrington, Illinois home, we use helical tiebacks. These tiebacks are installed from inside the basement wall through a small hole, then with outside excavation, the wall is pulled back to its original level.
If you notice any of these signs of foundation failure, the experts at United Structural Systems of Illinois has the solutions for your foundation repair in Hoffman Estates, IL. We use underpinning products such as helical piers and steel push piers that are driven deep into the soil until they reach load bearing stratums. After they are installed, the entire structure is hydraulically lifted onto these piers and lifts and stabilizes the foundation.
Another solutions that United Structural Systems of Illinois uses is helical tiebacks for bowing walls or retaining walls. These helical tiebacks are installed from inside the basement wall through a small hole, then with exterior excavation, the wall is immediately pulled back to its original level.
United Structural Systems of Illinois also offers new construction piers if you are building a new home or business in Barrington, IL.
It is not always possible to find good supporting soils when building your new home or business in Barrington, IL. Installing new construction piers before the structure is built will assure you that your home or business will be built on a solid foundation and won't have foundation failure in the future.
If you are in need of concrete leveling in Barrington, IL, United Structural of Illinois offers mudjacking to level your concrete. This is the process of injecting a pressurized clay/cement slurry under the affected slab and lifting it back to its original level.
For any of your foundation repair or concrete leveling needs in Barrington, IL contact the professionals at United Structural System of Illinois. We have the experience and products to get your foundation repair done and keep your home structurally sound.
Don't let a wet basement cause you to have damage to your personal possessions or lose living area. United Structural Systems of Illinois has several solutions for basement waterproofing including:
We will inspect your home and find the best solution for your waterproofing needs. Water finds its way into your home through cracks in your basement floor, walls, or anywhere there is an opening. We will install a system that will filter the water away from your foundation and basement.
Basement waterproofing requires specialized equipment and products along with trained personnel to get permanent solutions. Our employees are trained by national organizations that use the most current applications.
We also offer crawlspace encapsulation to keep your crawlspace dry and free of water. We install a vapor barrier that will provide a strong, thick wall covering your crawlspace so moisture will not be able to penetrate. Crawlspace encapsulation will prevent wood rot, mold and mildew, will keep rodents and insects out of your crawlspace.
If you are in need of foundation repair or basement waterproofing in Barrington, IL, don't hesitate to contact the experts at United Structural Systems. We have the solutions for you! Contact us today! For any of your waterproofing needs in Barrington IL or the entire Chicago metro area, United Structural Systems has the solutions for you. Don't hesitate to contact us.
