Foundation support is added to existing structures for various reasons, such as damage or retrofitting. A structural engineer recommends support options, which may involve underpinning. Building occupants may need to be cleared during the process, and costs may be covered by those responsible for falsifying records.
Foundation support is the structural support added to the foundation of an existing structure. Foundation can be done for a number of different reasons and is usually done by a specialist foundation builder and may focus specifically on the retaining work. While installing foundation foundations can be costly and sometimes time-consuming, they can be very important to structural integrity and safety, and may be required by law in some cases.
A common reason for foundation backing is damage to a foundation. Foundations can crack over time due to settling or poor construction. Foundations can also be damaged by events such as bad weather. In these cases, it may not be necessary or possible to replace the foundation, but additional support is required and the foundation is used to stop the damage and stabilize the foundation so that the structure above remains safe.
Backing is also done as a form of retrofitting when new information emerges about a structure or the land it was built on, or when the law changes. In earthquake-prone regions, for example, many older structures are not considered earthquake-safe by law and need to be retrofitted. The foundation may also need to be supported if soil conditions in a structure change or if the results of a soil test reveal that previous information about soil stability was incorrect.
There are several techniques that can be used for foundation creation. Usually, a structural engineer visits the site to survey the structure and gathers information about the surrounding grounds and other topics. The structural engineer can recommend several support options that can be used to stabilize and support the foundation. Often, underpinning involves deepening and extending the foundation, sometimes with the goal of reaching the foundation for further stability.
In some cases, a foundation contractor can build foundation support without disturbing building occupants. In other cases, the building may need to be cleared for all or part of the safety work. If the foundation must be sustained because a previous contractor did not properly install a foundation or site condition information was falsified, the contractor or person who lied about the records may be responsible for the cost of the retrofit. It may be a good idea to consult a lawyer in such cases to get the best advice on how to proceed.
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