If you live in Elgin, Illinois, the soil beneath your foundation shift and moves due to the changing moisture content. When this expansive soil get wet it swells and heaves and when it is dry it shrinks. This shifting and moving of the soil also causes your foundation to shift and settle. This will cause the structure of your home to be unstable and have structural damage. This damage rears itself in different ways. When you look around your home, look for some of these signs of foundation failure:
If you notice any of these signs of foundation failure, contact the experts at United Structural Systems of Illinois to come and inspect your home and see what solutions you made need to repair your foundation. We use underpinning products such as helical piers and steel push piers to lift your foundation back to its original level and stabilize your home. These piers are driven deep into the soil, past the expansive soils, until the reach a steady bedrock. Each individual pier is load test and after installation, the entire weight of the home is transferred to these piers, leveling it back to original position.
If you notice that your basement walls are bowing or leaning, United Structural Systems of Illinois uses helical tiebacks to pull your walls back to their original level. Hydrostatic pressure pushes against basement walls causing them to lean and bow.
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.
If you notice bowing or leaning walls, United Structural Systems of Illinois uses helical tiebacks to pull your walls back to their original position. 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.
For new construction in Elgin, IL, it is not always possible to find good supporting soils close to the surface grade. United Structural uses micropiles for new construction. These deep foundation piles are drilled and grout reinforced which can be installed to depths of 200 feet and through very dense layers of soil and rock. Adding micropiles to your new construction will give you peace of mind that you won't have foundation failure in the future. If you
We also offer concrete leveling for your Elgin, IL home. We use mudjacking to level your concrete. This is the process of injecting a clay/cement slurry under the affected slab. This will lift your concrete back to its original level. This method is much more cost effective than replacing your concrete. After the process is complete, which is done in less than a day, your concrete can be used immediately.
For any of your foundation repair or concrete leveling needs in Elgin, 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.
A wet basement can cause an endless number of problems to a homeowner. It can cause you to lose living area, promote the growth of mold and mildew, and ruin personal possessions. The professionals at United Structural Systems of Illinois has several options for basement waterproofing.
If you are in need of basement waterproofing, we will come and inspect your home and determine the best solution for your waterproofing needs. We have the specialized equipment and products along with trained personnel to give you a permanent solution for your wet basement.
A wet crawlspace is another area that promotes the growth of mold and mildew along with a place where rodents and insects thrive. Our crawlspace encapsulation will keep your crawlspace dry and safe from these unwanted issues. We install a vapor barrier that is thick and puncture resistant to last for years to come.
For any of your foundation repair, concrete leveling, basement waterproofing, and crawlspace encapsulation needs, contact United Structural Systems of Illinois. We serve the entire Chicago metro area. We have the solutions for you. Contact us today!
