The most common cause for a crack to appear in your foundation is due to the natural settlement of the foundation over time. Other causes include, but are not limited to:

• malfunctioning weeping tile
• freeze/thaw seasons
• poor drainage in the yard
• pour line in the concrete
• unusual ground pressure pressing against the foundation wall

Most cracks that appear are vertical and are easier to repair than a horizontal crack. Horizontal cracks are serious, and repairs should be completed ASAP as they indicate a problematic structural issue with the house.

Vertical cracks are much easier to work with and are the least costly to repair. This is because a vertical crack, in most cases, is not related to the integrity of the structure. On the other hand, a horizontal crack is more expensive to repair because the integrity of the structure has now been affected. Go2 Construction will require an evaluation by a third-party structural engineer in this case. The repair may include a structural wooden/metal support wall in the interior, often seen with the use of 2x8s with braces, as well as a backfill of the foundation with uncrushed rock on the exterior to relieve the lateral pressure against the concrete wall.

Yes! Go2 Construction can flush weeping tile successfully with the help of special tools. With an entry point, we can flush / clean as much as 75 L/ft each side of entry point. It can clean dirt, sewer backup into weeping tile and silt flushing! Go2 Construction can handle all of your foundation crack repair jobs in Edmonton.