7 Causes of Home Foundation Problems, Part 5

As we continue our series of posts on the seven causes of home foundation problems, we’re now focused on an often-overlooked cause of foundation problems: plumbing. PierMagic’s expert team for home foundation repair in Kansas City is ready to educate you on plumbing and its relationship to your foundation. 

While it might not seem like these two elements are related, the connection is simple: if your plumbing is faulty in some way, you may experience leaks and bursts. And once water is introduced to your foundation or the soil around your foundation, you may begin to notice signs that a foundation repair expert needs to pay a visit to your home.

Fortunately, that’s where PierMagic can respond with our depth of knowledge and experience. From post and pier foundation repair, to polyjacking and concrete foundation repair, our solutions can provide more than a one-size-fits-all fix. In fact, our solutions help you make a valuable investment in your home.

How Plumbing Leaks Affect Your Home, Leading to Home Foundation Problems 

As you may know, it doesn’t take much of a leak to do a lot of damage. A small, concealed water leak, for example, can waste hundreds to even thousands of gallons of water per day. If there are leaks in your plumbing, that water can then work its way into the walls and floor of your foundation. 

When water is introduced to your foundation, damage can begin to take place. Water from plumbing leaks can damage your basement’s floor, the wood in your home, and can even affect the personal property you’ve stored there. If your basement is remodeled, all that hard work and hope for a return on investment could be washed away. The best basement is a dry basement, which protects your belongings. 

However, if you’re noticing water in your basement that you suspect is from a plumbing leak, have PierMagic, the leaders for home foundation repair in Kansas City, assess the situation, and help determine if foundation repair is needed, while you simultaneously address the leak with a plumber. It is possible that an ongoing plumbing leak has affected your foundation walls and floor over time, and a foundation repair solution may be necessary to restore its strength, especially if you’ve noticed the telltale signs of foundation damage.

PierMagic is local and committed to quickly responding to your foundation and waterproofing needs, including concrete foundation repair, polyjacking, or solutions for your post and pier foundation. When you notice the signs that a foundation repair expert is needed - such as the presence of water in your basement - don’t hesitate to call us. 

How Bursting Pipes Affect Your Home, Leading to Home Foundation Problems 

A common problem, especially in the Midwest’s winter, is bursting pipes. The cold snaps in Kansas City mixed with older pipes that are not insulated or forgetting to shut off the outdoor spigot valve, can cause pipes to freeze and burst.

When a pipe bursts, it can redistribute the soil around your foundation, causing voids. Voids - where there should be soil but isn’t - weaken your foundation because soil is an added layer of support that helps keep your foundation strong. When your foundation is weakened, you’ll begin to notice signs that could indicate you need a foundation expert. These signs can include leaning or cracking walls.

No matter how the water gets into your basement, once you notice it, you will want to address the situation to ensure no more water can damage your foundation. Fixing your plumbing is one thing but discovering the presence of water or signs of foundation damage is another problem entirely. 

Therefore, once you’ve spotted water on your basement floor or dripping down your basement’s walls, you want to contact the premier team for home foundation repair in Kansas City to get an assessment of what should be done to ensure your basement is waterproofed and your foundation is secure.

Our foundation and waterproofing solutions range widely because we’re on top of every state-of-the-art technique you could need related to your foundation, including post and pier foundation services, concrete floor repair, and polyjacking. 

PierMagic Knows Kansas City’s Home Foundation Problems - And We’re Here to Serve

As a locally-owned-and-operated foundation repair company, we have the experience and expertise homeowners need to ensure their homes are safe, secure, and remain the valuable investments they were intended to be. 

Where out-of-town foundation repair companies claim to have one-size-fits-all solutions for foundations, we understand that Kansas City’s climate and soil conditions - as well as the many types of homes built in our region over the years - require highly customized technical solutions. 

We are committed to exemplary service for all of your foundation needs, and we give back to our community by hiring and training veterans as reliable, hard-working technicians. Also keep in mind that if a financial solution is necessary to ensure you can receive our superior services, repayment plans are available, including affordable monthly payments.

Find out why PierMagic is the sought-after, specialized team for home foundation repair in Kansas City, offering polyjacking, concrete foundation repair, solutions for post and pier foundations, and much more. 

Get in touch with PierMagic at (816) 765-4800. You can also send us a message online. We look forward to being of service to you!