No one ever wants to see evidence that there may be sinkhole activity developing underneath their home. Sinkhole repairs are not something that is going to be cheap, even with a relatively sized sinkhole. One way that sinkhole professionals can remediate a sinkhole on a property while protecting someone’s home is to use a method known as underpinning. Beverly Hills residents might have never heard of the term underpinning when talking about sinkhole activity and remediation, but it is actually a common process that is used to fix many types of sinkhole situations. It helps to strengthen the foundation of a home so that it is not damaged by a sinkhole developing.
What is underpinning?
When there is a sinkhole active under a home, it is quite possible that if the hole gets big enough it could swallow a home easily, and this is a big concern when preventing a home from getting sinkhole damage. One technique to help protect a home from dissolving sediments is to secure the structure with underpinning. Beverly Hills residents should know that not every sinkhole case needs to be fixed with underpinning, but it is essential when one has developed under the home. Giant metal and concrete pillars are placed under the home where sediment is no longer available and creates a foundation to secure the structure on.
When is Underpinning Needed?
Even if someone has a sinkhole on their property It does not always mean that underpinning is going to be needed to get the job completed. When it comes to sinkholes and underpinning, Beverly Hills residents should be made aware that this is more common to fix older properties and homes. Older buildings are not designed in the same way that they are by today’s standards, and many of these older homes have little to no foundation, which can be problematic if a sinkhole develops. Additionally, newer structures that have had additions made to the home may also need underpinning to fix a sinkhole because oftentimes these areas of a home do not have some sort of foundation.
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