United Structural Systems (USS)
Sinkhole Repair in Franklin, 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.
What is a Sinkhole?
How big do you think a sinkhole is? When you imagine a sinkhole, is it small enough to trip on, or is it large enough to swallow your entire home? The truth is both options are very real. Thankfully, the experts at United Structural Systems offer sinkhole repair services in Franklin, TN, so you don't have to worry one way or the other. Imagine there's a large rock underneath the soil around your home. When groundwater moves around that rock, it slowly erodes it. Eventually, that rock can dissolve entirely. A large empty space, or void, is left behind when that happens. That means the soil that was originally above the rock no longer has any support. Inevitably, the soil will collapse to fill the empty space beneath. This collapse is a sinkhole.
How Do Sinkholes Form in Franklin, TN?
In Tennessee, the majority of the state rests on top of easily dissolvable limestone and dolostone bedrock. Heavy rainfalls followed by droughts are major contributors to sinkhole development. Improper grading can let water into the subgrade. Significant water leaks near the karst area can also cause sinkholes to form.
At no additional charge, we offer transferable lifetime warranties on our foundation repair and waterproofing services.
Sinkhole Warning Signs
If you're concerned about sinkholes on your property, look for the big red flags first. Should you spot new or random depressions in your yard, ground cracks, and tilting trees or fence posts, a sinkhole may be forming. If your foundation has suddenly formed cracks, or if there are visible holes in the ground, you might have a sinkhole on your hands already. Contact us to learn more about our sinkhole repair services in Franklin as well as a sinkhole inspection and cost estimate.
How We Repair Sinkholes
Our Franklin sinkhole repair service team's first step is to excavate to expose the sinkhole's throat where it enters the bedrock. Next, we choke the throat with proportionally sized stones and line the excavation with nongovernmental geotextile fabric. Then, we backfill with clean #57 gravel to within a few feet of the surface, fold the geotextile fabric over the gravel and complete backfilling with previously excavated soil. Lastly, we consider rerouting or managing any water sources away from the area. This proven method is referred to as an inverted cone filter repair.
Book Your Free Estimate Today
Call or contact Franklin's sinkhole repair experts at United Structural Systems today to schedule your free estimate and start saying goodbye to your sinkholes.
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