Sinkhole Repair

Sinkholes are a unique type of problem that can compromise the structural integrity of your home. Sinkholes are unpredictable natural occurrences that occur when water carries portions of soil into the bedrock. These holes will appear as if the earth in that spot has sunk deeper than the original ground level. Many times, it's difficult to predict the occurrence of a sinkhole because the ground will appear normal until the sediment of soil below will be washed away. When the ground surface can no longer support the weight, it caves in. If you notice signs of a sinkhole around your property, it may be a good idea to call in professional help to check it out. At Port St. Lucie, we have the expertise to help you take care of sinkholes and protect your property.

 

What Are The Types Of Sinkholes?

Depending on the nature of the soil that your property is built on, you can suffer from two types of sinkholes. They include cover collapse and cover-subsidence. Cover collapse sinkholes occur rapidly and hardly give any warning signs. Due to their unpredictable nature, these types of sinkholes are incredibly dangerous. They are caused by weather-related events that attack the soil substructure such as heavy rainfall. In these types of scenarios, the subterranean sediment under the topsoil is swept away. This action causes the sediment cap to collapse swiftly. This sort of collapse can occur within a few minutes or hours. A cover-subsidence sinkhole occurs slowly. They are the types that form depressions in the sign before their occurrence. This type of sinkhole occurs when the subterranean rock slowly weathers, causing the sediment above it to crash.

 

How Does A Sinkhole Affect Your Property?

Sinkholes are a natural disaster, but they cause an even bigger problem when they occur under the foundation of a home or commercial building. Whether you notice small depressions in the soil or as a preventive measure to safeguard your property, our sinkhole repair services will breathe new life into your structure. The methods and solutions that are applied to repair sinkholes depend on the size, depth, and location of the damage. If the sinkhole has occurred in a position that does not affect the building structure, we will use innovative solutions to level the foundation and fill the home. However, when the building is affected, some undermining structures may be erected to restabilize the building. When you've identified sinkhole problems, don't leave them to chance. DIY solutions are dangerous. And the best option to protect the value of your investment is by hiring a professional repair service.

 

Let Port St. Lucie Help You With Your Sinkhole Related Problems

You can contact us at Port St. Lucie Foundation Repair for all your sinkhole-related inquiries or problems. We are just a phone call away. We offer our services to residents and commercial buildings in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Due to our experience with working with numerous clients in the region, we are familiar with the terrain and condition of the soil. We will utilize our expertise in foundation level and geotechnical construction to correct this fault. When you contact us, we will send a team of experienced repair contractors to take care of your problem.