Fixing a sinkhole is no easy task, but what can make it more confusing to people who don’t know much about them is that there is not only one way to correct a sinkhole. Most sinkholes can be fixed so that a home will be safe for many years to come. One of the ways to fix a sinkhole is to use compaction grouting. Crystal River residents should know that compaction grouting involves injecting a grout material that can fill in any holes and help stabilize the surface and subsurface areas.
Sinkhole Investigations First
In order for a sinkhole company to come out to a location and fix a sinkhole, they first need to make sure that there is one. There are a few different signs that there may be an active sinkhole on a specific property, and some of these signs can be caused by someone else. Before starting compaction grouting, Crystal River professionals need to perform a sinkhole investigation to see if a sinkhole is the cause of some of these issues, such as depressions in the ground, or cracks on the outside of a home. Special equipment and drills need to be used in order to accurately see what soil and sediment conditions are like below the surface.
The Process of Compaction Grouting
Once a sinkhole professional is assured that there is enough evidence to suggest that there is an active sinkhole on the property, the first task is to send an injection pipe to the depth of the sinkhole. When performing compaction grouting, Crystal River sinkhole professionals are going to slowly pile up the grout vertically in order to create a more solid foundation and stabilize the soil and sediment. Keep in mind that material used in the grout will not break down or deteriorate from water erosion like the surrounding sediments. There is really never an instance when only one grouting column is going to fix a sinkhole issue, and this process needs to be done many times before the property is safe.
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