Commercial Foundation Repairs

A commercial building needs to stay in good repair or business comes to a halt; down-time isn't usually in anyone's business plan. Any interruption in service to the businesses that rent space there means a loss of profits to the owner. If cracks appear in the walls or if any section of wall starts leaning away from where it should be, there could be a foundation problem, a severe indicator that other problems are likely to follow.

Foundations crack or tilt when the soil under them erodes away or sinks. This can be caused by a water leak from pipes or sewers, or bad drainage of rainwater. When saturated, the supporting ground under a hillside structure can slide away. An earthquake also can undermine a foundation. Ground that seemed perfectly stable when the building was built can compress or give way unexpectedly.

Some Techniques for Commercial Foundation Repairs
There are many different ways to perform commercial foundation repairs. Almost every company that does them has its own methodology. Most engineers start by putting new supports under the original foundation, which extend down into a more stable layer of earth. This stable layer may be just a few feet further down or it may be much further down. An expert has to examine the situation carefully and decide exactly what to do. Repair techniques include inserting steel piers, pumping concrete underneath the structure, and bracing the building with concrete supports.

Choosing the best method for foundation repairs is important. Using the wrong technique could be very expensive, not to mention time-consuming. To learn more about commercial foundation repairs, contact The KPA Group at www.thekpagroup.com.