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United Structural Systems (USS)
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We address various foundation-related issues with precision. Our services include stabilizing sloping floors, sealing foundation cracks, and correcting foundation settlements.
Our waterproofing solutions, including efficient drainage systems, powerful dehumidifiers, and reliable sump pumps, are designed to keep your basement dry and damage-free.
Our comprehensive crawl space services include encapsulation, waterproofing, structural floor support, and mold remediation, creating a healthy and secure base for your property.
Mold and mildew thrive in the damp, humid conditions found in crawl spaces. The best way to prevent microbial growth is to encapsulate the crawl space with a vapor barrier and install a dehumidifier.
The goal of sinkhole repair is to stabilize the area and prevent the sinkhole from reappearing. That means finding and eliminating the cause of the sinkhole. If water caused the sinkhole – and it usually does – then we need to get the water under control.
Moisture accumulation, pest infestation, and soil settling can compromise the stability of your home which can lead to damaged beams or joists and uneven floor support. USS is known for having the best structural repair contractors — Contact Us
Sunken, tilted, or cracked concrete detracts from your property’s appearance and presents safety hazards. Our concrete lifting services address these issues head-on, restoring the functionality and safety of your concrete structures.
A brick veneer that’s crumbling or cracking is often a signal of foundation issues that will need to be repaired first. Once the underlying problem has been fixed, our brick repair experts will ensure your facade is good as new again.
If you have found that your foundation walls are tilting towards the inside of your basement, you may have serious foundation problems. Don't panic! United Structural Systems offers bowing wall repair services to the Columbia area with experts that have the foundation expertise and specialized products necessary to fix your bowing walls.
Hydrostatic pressure is the main cause of foundation walls bowing. The soil around your foundation swells and expands when it fills up with water. When that water freezes, it may expand even further. The pressure from this expansion is lateral, and it presses against your foundation walls forcing them inward. The issue is that foundation walls were designed only to support vertical loads. They aren't strong enough to withstand the intense pressure from swelling soils. Hydrostatic pressure can crack foundation walls, and over time, cause them to bow or tilt inward. It's even possible that your walls will collapse if they aren't addressed immediately.
At no additional charge, we offer transferable lifetime warranties on our foundation repair and waterproofing services.
To repair bowing walls, you need a support system that can resist lateral pressures. Our team in Columbia offers bowing wall repair services with custom solutions like carbon fiber straps as well as steel I-beams. These solutions are far less disruptive than external anchors. They also provide excellent support against the lateral forces.
With our bowing wall repair services in Columbia, we can assist you if your walls begin to bow or tilt inward. For a no-obligation consultation, contact us today.
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