If you find a crack in one of your foundation walls, your first call should be to a foundation company, like Foundation Systems of Michigan, rather than just a waterproofing company. A crack in the foundation can happen for various reasons and sometimes the crack is actually only a symptom of a bigger problem with the home's foundation.

We have the knowledge to separate the standard contraction crack, which is harmless to the actual foundation of the home from a much larger problem with the foundation of the home. If you don't address the underlying reason behind the serious cracks, then they can only get worse and the water issue will lead to major foundation repairs.

You don't want to band-aid the symptom by calling a waterproofing company and then have to call a foundation company two years later when the problem returns twice as bad as it was before. You want to address the root cause before it becomes major.

There are several different reasons why a crack can happen in a foundation wall; this is why it is so important that you choose a foundation repair company rather than a simple waterproofing company.  Here are some other reasons why you should choose Foundations Systems of Michigan if you find a crack in the foundation of your home.

Wall cracks are one of the number ones causes of flooded basements. If a rain storm comes or a even just a long day of steady rain happens, any cracks in the basement walls can easily be penetrated by the ground water that is overly saturated. One small crack in a basement wall can easily lead to inches of standing water in your basement.

As soon as you notice any wall cracks in your basement, you need to start planning on fixing the cracks before water starts seeping into them. The key to preventing flooded basements is fixing any and all wall cracks before the ground water penetrates them. If you find that your basement does flood due to wall cracks, it is possible for your foundation of your house to be compromised. This is when you get into real trouble and you will have to have the foundation repaired so that your house is not sinking or caving in.

Check out your basement walls for any cracks. If you notice that you have a crack in your wall, call 877-DRYMICH as soon as possible to come out for a free inspection and estimate. We can provide you with information on the best way to handle the crack to prevent water from coming in your basement wall. If your whole basement wall seems to be cracking and is prone to leaking, you will then have to have your entire basement wall waterproofed to prevent any water coming into the cracks from the outside of the wall.

Wall cracks are one of the first signs that there is a problem with your basement walls. This problem needs to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent your basement from being flooded. Wall cracks are not difficult to fix, but if left untreated they can cause severe damage to the foundation of your home as well as all the contents in your basement.