Sinkholes are a real problem for homeowners and business owners in the state of Florida. They can grow relatively fast and cause a lot of property damage, making it very important that some people get a professional to check out their yard if they think there is sinkhole activity. Most sinkholes that are caught early in the development stage can have them fixed with professional sinkhole repair. Crystal River residents should be made aware that there is more than one way to repair a sinkhole, and it all depends on the type of sinkhole that is forming, depending on soil and sediment conditions at the location.
Filling in the sinkhole
Most small and medium sized sinkholes that are caught early are often filled in with a grouting technique. The idea behind this way of repair is to replace all the lost sediment with more material. This requires that professionals are able to find where the sinkhole is losing sediment, and start the process of grouting sinkhole repair. Crystal River residents should know that even with a sinkhole filled in, there is still the possibility that another sinkhole can appear on the property do to similar geological conditions. Homeowners need to still check occasionally for signs of sinkhole activity.
Underpinning Sinkhole Repair
Another common method that sinkhole professionals use to fix specific types of sinkholes is known as underpinning. When there is a large spot underground that needs sinkhole repair, Crystal River residents might find that the hole is too large in order to pour cement or grouting to fix the issue. Underpinning is the process of adding additional beams of support in order to hold up the home or building from being affected by rapid sediment loss. Underpinning tends to be much more successful with larger or wider sinkholes because not as much material is needed to provide additional support to protect the home and property.
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