It is crucial to strengthen weak property foundations urgently to ensure the integrity of your building’s structure. If there are problems with your foundations, you will need to call experienced piling contractors, such as GTM Piling Ltd, for underpinning services. But how do you know if your foundations need strengthening? On this page, we explain the main signs to watch out for.
If you notice any of these signs in your own Manchester property, you can rely on us for expert advice and foundation solutions, including ground beams, mini piling and foundation piling.
We also provide piled foundations for new builds and extensions in addition to solving weak foundation issues. Whatever your requirements, be it driven piles or ground beams, GTM Piling provides a full, professional service and ensures your property is structurally sound.
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Here, we will discuss the following major warning signs of weak or compromised foundations:
If deep cracks appear on a wall or floor, your Manchester property may very well need underpinning, which we offer in the form of piled foundations or ground beams. You may notice cracks inside the property or in external walls/floors, such as a concrete garage floor. These are substantial cracks which are different to cosmetic cracks in plaster or render and require inspection by an expert.
Cracks you should worry about often appear in vulnerable areas, such as around doors and windows and where an extension joins the original house.
One of the main reasons for needing foundation piling or mini piling in Manchester is soil movement. This can cause your property to shift and sink unevenly. The most noticeable sign of this is floors which have become unlevel. You may also notice gaps between skirting boards and the floor/wall.
To avoid such problems with new builds, our piling contractors recommend suitable micro piles or piled foundations where weak or aggressive soil is present.
Is your property leaning to one side? Weak foundations can cause a building to tilt, and this lean will gradually become more obvious. Contact GTM Piling Ltd for underpinning in Manchester as early as possible if you notice your property leaning.
As well as causing unlevel floors, sinking foundations can affect door and window frames. Misalignment will make it difficult to properly close windows and doors which were once fine.
Even if just one door or window becomes bad, it is important to determine the cause of the issue – if it is due to the foundations, the problem will only get worse. So, don’t risk it and contact our piling contractors for a survey and assessment. We can perform all necessary work, including mini piling (micro piles) such as driven piles or foundation piling.
