Galesburg, IL, Foundation Repair

Home foundations are strong, durable parts of your property that transfer the weight of the house to the ground and act as a barrier against environmental factors. The clay-rich soils of Galesburg and the surrounding areas, combined with wet conditions and snowmelt throughout the year, can cause cracks, settlement and other problems.

Helitech is here to assess the issue and provide long-term solutions.

Common Localized Foundation Issues

The freeze/thaw cycle and slow-draining, expansive soils of Illinois give rise to the following foundation issues that require repair:

Cracks: The expansion and contraction of the soil cause soil displacement, which over time causes foundations to shift, creating cracks in basement walls, floors and stair steps.

Bowed walls: Saturated soils cause water or hydrostatic pressure on the foundation, which can cause walls to lean inward and compromise structural integrity.

Foundation shifts: Soil changes can cause your home’s foundation to sink or rise, creating space pockets that will cause uneven weight distribution and compromise its load-bearing capacity. This settlement also causes windows and doors to stick.

Weakened floors: Sagging or crumbling floors are caused by water damage, often weakening the floor joints.

Our Galesburg, IL, Foundation Repairs

When you contact us for a free estimate, one of our professional technicians will assess the situation and recommend one or more of the following repair services:

Wall anchoring: We’ll eliminate wall bowing by strategically placing large steel anchors drilled into stable soil to provide support and realignment to damaged walls.

Piering: We’ll redirect pressure from shifted soil and stop the concrete slab from sinking by using your choice of helical, slab, or resistance piers.

Replacement: If necessary, we offer sill plate and whole wall replacement services.

Reinforcement: We offer wall and floor reinforcement options for crawl spaces and basements, including carbon fiber wall reinforcers and specially formulated epoxy for cracks.

The factors that have the biggest impact on foundations are water and soil movement. Keep water away through a sump pump, downspouts, and crawl space sealing.

The cost depends on the extent of repairs our inspection reveals. No matter what you require, we’ll provide cost-effective solutions. We also offer financing options if you need them.

We’ve been healing homes since 1987 and offer the resources of a large company with the family-friendly customer service, personalized care, and local expertise of a mom-and-pop business. Our teams are part of the communities they work in and are experienced with the climate and soil conditions.

Our customers support us with five-star reviews. We are the only 9X winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and have an A+ rating.

We want you to have the support you need when searching for foundation crack repair in Galesburg. You can contact us online with any questions and to receive your free estimate.

The Helitech Advantage for Home Foundation Repairs

Helitech provides home foundation stabilization in Rolla, Missouri, and beyond. We heal homes throughout Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, and Tennessee. Our teams live and work in the same places as you, so we know the local soil and ground conditions.

Our professionals have been working in the industry since 1987, and we hold an A+ Rating with the BBB. Plus, our team is the only 9X winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. You’ll work with a company that is passionate about doing the right thing and puts faith and family first.

Galesburg, IL, Foundation Repair