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Brick & Mortar Problems In California

Have you noticed cracks in your brickwork and mortar on your Southern California property? If so, you may be in need of foundation repair. Many problems with cracking stem from foundation failure. When your foundation settles into the ground due to soil issues or age, it can devastate the structural integrity of your home. This can manifest itself through cracks, bowing, and heaving in your brickwork and mortar.

Why Foundation Problems Cause Cracks in Brick Walls

Perhaps the leading cause of foundation problems is differential settlement, which means a portion of the house is settling (another word for sinking) into the ground to a greater extent than other portions of the house. If one side of a house is settling but the other isn't, something is going to have to give.

This pressure will cause cracks in the wall. Sometimes they happen along mortar lines, often in a stair-step pattern. Other times the cracks will extend vertically through the bricks themselves. In either case, differential settlement is the likely cause.

Brick Problems Not Caused By Foundation Failure

Not all brick problems are caused by foundation issues. Some are strictly masonry related. For instance if the top layer of mortar is crumbling but no separation or deeper cracks are occurring, your home's top layer of mortar might just have reached the end of its lifespan and repointing will be needed.

Similarly, if portions of the brick are flaking off rather than cracking through, that is called spalling, and it is generally caused by non-foundation related issues.

Brick damage caused by foundation problems will generally include legitimate cracks, not just surface damage

Foundation Repair Solutions for Brick & Mortar Problems

If your damaged brickwork is caused by foundation problems, Foundations on the Level has the perfect solution. We install helical piles and resistance piers to lift your foundation back to level and stabilize it so the problems don't recur. Many times, foundation failure occurs because a foundation has shifted and settled over time or due to soil erosion. In these cases, your foundation needs to be lifted and leveled with maximum stability. At Foundations on the Level, this is our expertise.

We have fantastic foundation repair professionals who are highly trained and experienced in their field, as well as the best quality products from Earth Contact Products. Foundations on the Level can guarantee you with a strong foundation that will last for years to come.

Need Foundation Repair Work Done in Southern California? Call Foundations on the Level

Whatever foundation problems you are facing, we are ready to help. Our team will come to inspect your home and give you a custom designed repair solution that works best for your needs as well as your budget. All of our installation projects are covered under a 25-year warranty. Let Foundations on the Level be your number one contracting contact in Orange County and San Diego County, California. We look forward to working with you!