United Structural Systems (USS)
Sinkhole Repair in Clarksville, TN
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Repair Services
Foundation Repair
We address various foundation-related issues with precision. Our services include stabilizing sloping floors, sealing foundation cracks, and correcting foundation settlements.
Basement Waterproofing
Our waterproofing solutions, including efficient drainage systems, powerful dehumidifiers, and reliable sump pumps, are designed to keep your basement dry and damage-free.
Crawl Space Repair
Our comprehensive crawl space services include encapsulation, waterproofing, structural floor support, and mold remediation, creating a healthy and secure base for your property.
Mold Treatment
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.
Sinkhole Repair
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.
Structural Repair
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
Concrete Lifting
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.
Brick & Lintel Repair
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.
When you think of a sinkhole, what size do you imagine it to be? Does your mind go straight to a simple trip hazard or something large enough to devour a house? In the end, both scenarios are possible. Our foundation repair specialists serving Clarksville are able to repair any sinkhole that forms due to Tennessee's unique geology.
What is a Sinkhole?
To understand how sinkholes form, imagine that there's a large boulder under the soil in front of your house. Groundwater slowly dissolves the boulder as water flows over it. After a long enough time, it can eventually dissolve completely. If this happens, it leaves behind a lot of empty space, and this means that soil that was previously on top of the rock now has no support. As the soil is exposed to the elements, it will begin to crumble and fill the gap. This is known as a sinkhole.
How Do Sinkholes Form in Clarksville, TN?
Most of Tennessee's land mass sits on bedrock composed of easily dissolvable limestone or dolostone. Sinkhole development can be exacerbated by heavy rainfalls that are followed up by droughts. Bad grading may allow water into the subgrade. Sinkholes could also form if water leaks occur in the karst areas.
At no additional charge, we offer transferable lifetime warranties on our foundation repair and waterproofing services.
Sinkhole Warning Signs
Be aware of the signs that indicate a sinkhole is forming on your property. Sinkholes could be possible if there are new or unrelated depressions found in your yard. You may also notice ground cracks, or you'll see trees and fence posts leaning to the one side. If your foundation has cracked suddenly, or you see visible holes in the ground, you may already have a sinkhole issue and you should consider calling a foundation repair specialist in Clarksville as soon as possible.
How We Repair Sinkholes
There are a few important steps in sinkhole repair. To expose the sinkhole's throat, where it enters bedrock, the first step is excavation. The throat is then filled with appropriately sized stones. Our team of foundation repair specialists in Clarksville will then line the excavations with nongovernmental geotextile fabric. Afterwards, we backfill the area with #57 clean gravel and cover the gravel with the geotextile material. Finally, we fill the hole with the previously excavated earth. Finally, to prevent the issue from returning, we will consider managing or redirecting nearby water sources. This technique is known as inverted cone filter repair.
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Contact our Clarksville foundation repair and waterproofing contractors today to get a free estimate and rid your property of sinkholes for good.
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