If you live in Park Ridge, IL, your home is built on soil that is expansive which means that when it gets wet, it will heave and swell and when it is dry, it will shrink. This movement of the soil beneath your foundation causes your foundation to move as well. Your foundation may be showing signs of failure due to this constant shifting and movement.
It is a good idea to periodically look around your home and see if there are any signs of foundation failure.
At the first sign of foundation failure, contact the experts at United Structural Systems of Illinois. We have the underpinning products to get your foundation back to its original level and keep your home structurally sound. Our underpinning products include helical piers and steel push piers. These piers are driven through the unstable soil until they reach load bearing stratum. Each pier is load tested and then the entire structure is hydraulically lifted onto these piers and your foundation is lifted back to its original level and stabilized.
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.
The solution that United Structural Systems has for bowing walls is helical tiebacks. These helical tiebacks are installed inside the basement wall through a small hole, then with exterior excavation, the wall is pulled back to its original level. Helical tiebacks are installed with light weight, portable equipment and are load tested immediately upon installation.
The installation of helical piles and micropiles are used if you are building a new home in Park Ridge, IL. It is not always possible to find good supporting soil when constructing your new home. By installing the piles before your foundation is poured, it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you have built your home on a solid foundation that will not have foundation failure in the future.
USS can fix your sinking concrete slab with our mudjacking solution. We inject a pressurized clay/cement slurry under the affected slab through a small hole that is drilled through the affected concrete. This method of slab repair is much more cost effective than replacing your concrete. This method is done in a day and your slab is ready to use immediately after the process is complete.
For any of your foundation repair or concrete leveling needs, don't hesitate to contact United Structural Systems of Illinois. Our employees are trained with the must current solutions for your foundation repair. ate to contact the professionals at United Structural Systems of Illinois for your foundation repair needs. The sooner we can repair your foundation, the better.
Don't let a wet basement in Park Ridge, IL cause you to lose living space of personal possessions. A wet basement can also promote the growth of mold and mildew which can become a health issue to you and your family. The experts at United Structural Systems of Illinois has the waterproofing solutions you need for your Park Ridge, IL home.
Exterior drainage will take the water that pools around your foundation and will direct it away from your home. An interior drainage system will take any excess water from your basement and drain it out of your basement away from your home. Both the interior and exterior drainage system relies on a sump pump system that will funnel the water into a basin and then a pump is activated that drains the water through a perforated pipe away from your foundation. Whether you have an existing water problem or want to prevent water problems in your Park Ridge, IL home, we have the products to help you.
Another service we offers is crawlspace encapsulation. A vapor barrier is installed on the entire surface of the crawlspace preventing water and moisture from entering. This will prevent wood rot, mold and mildew, and will keep rodents and insects away from your crawlspace.
For any of your foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete leveling or crawlspace repair in Park Ridge, Illinois, contact United Structural Systems of Illinois. We have the trained professionals and best products to get the job done right and professionally. Contact us today!
