Frequently Asked Questions

What Causes Cracks in a Home or an Office Building's Foundation?

This often means the structure was built where expansive (clay) or collapsible (sand) soils are known to exist. Combine that with extreme moisture and/or poor drainage and the structure becomes unstable. Something as simple as rain run-off from the roof and allowing the water to "pool" can be the cause your foundation to shift. Structures built on back-fill lots are always in danger of weakened foundations because of potential air pockets in the soil and soil composition itself.

Will Piles Stop All Settlement of the Structure in the Future?

Once the home’s foundation has been piered the opportunity of movement/settling in the repaired area is extremely unlikely... so unlikely that many installing contractors guarantee the areas they pier with a Lifetime Warranty. The same cannot be said about areas that are not piered, but representatives try to identify all problem areas and suggest the most comprehensive repair to avoid future problems.

Will all Cracks in the Brick Walls Close Once the Foundation is Corrected?

If you mean will they close to the exact position they once were, probably not. Drive Rite technicians are absolute experts at knowing when and if it's possible. However, to what extent cracks will close is impossible to predict. Many close completely. Most Drive Rite installing contractors' standard procedure is to tuck point any remaining cracks, and the areas repaired are then warranted according to your installer's contract.