Groupe Fissure Expert
  • FRANCHISES
  • TRAINING
  • ONLINE_STORE
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • BLOG
  • Home
  • Services
    • Interior foundation crack repair
    • Cracks in a window corner
    • Concrete floor crack repair
    • Concrete joint or cold joint repair
    • Concrete repair for holes and honeycombs
    • Concrete foundation sealing – Water infiltration through a formwork rod
    • Concrete pool repair service
    • Elevator pit repair and maintenance
  • Helpful information
    • Cracked foundation inspection
    • Crack injection repair: Which technique to choose
    • Cracks: Epoxy or flexible polyurethane injection
    • Water infiltration: Perform the water ingress test
    • Concrete block or precast concrete foundation
  • Free quote
  • Video
  • Contact
  • French
FREEQUOTE
click here
 December 2, 2020

Should repairs be made after finding a hole in your foundation’s concrete?

Fissure Expert
Thursday, 29 March 2018 / Published in Blog

Should repairs be made after finding a hole in your foundation’s concrete?

Probleme-Beton-Troue

While walking around your house, or going into the basement, you notice a hole in your foundation’s concrete. Commonly observable after the winter season, concrete deterioration is a frequent occurrence. How can you determine if this type of defect is serious? Read our tips and find out how to take action if there is a problem in your foundation.

What causes holes in concrete?

The first reason to take into account is the natural wear of the concrete. It is not uncommon for this solid but crumbly material to lose its uniformity with time. This is especially the case for buildings that were built at a time when the quality of the concrete was lower than today.

Another possibility lies in the immediate environment of your home: is there a gutter nearby? Have you noticed that the soil is inclined in places? There are many external factors that can weaken your foundations and accelerate their deterioration. Changes in climate, such as freezing and thawing in winter, or heavy rains, can also lead to faster erosion.

Should repairs be made?

Even though a hole or crack in your concrete can seem harmless, it might be hiding another problem. Allowing the conditions to worsen can expose your foundation to many hazards, ranging from insect infestation to mold growth; not to mention the possibilities of widening a crack that at first seemed minimal and might lead to more extensive work. Often, a foundation inspection is needed to properly diagnose the situation. Compare the situation to a dental cavity: once you notice it, do you wait to suffer before seeing your dentist? The health of your foundations works the same: don’t wait for a disaster before you act.

The right way to preserve your foundations

The best way to avoid risk is to seek out a company that specializes in foundation crack repairs as soon as you observe a hole or malformation in your concrete. This way, an expert can thoroughly inspect the foundations of your home. Moreover, he can explain the cause of the problem and the risks incurred if no repair is made; you will then have the opportunity to discuss the most suitable solution for you.

With a presence throughout Quebec, as well as outside the province, Foundation Crack Expert will be happy to respond to your request. We also support you in your financing, working with insurers and financial institutions. Contact us today.

What you can read next

Are uneven floors a sign of foundation problems?
qu-est-ce-qui-peut-endommager-plancher-beton
What can damage your concrete floor?
Resine-Reparer-Fissures-Fondation-Beton
What are the different resins used to repair concrete foundation cracks?

Most recent articles

  • drain-fondation-interieur

    How does an interior drainage system work?

    Most buildings in Quebec have a foundation drai...
  • fissure-fondation-fissure-expert

    The French drain, a key element for your foundations

    Among the different building restoration method...
  • Repair-Crack-Concrete-Pool

    How to Properly Repair a Crack in a Concrete Pool

    Few pools in Canadian backyards go through the ...
  • saguenay-lac-saint-jean-foundation-problems

    Who can you call for foundation problems in the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region?

    Have you noticed traces of water leaking into y...
  • éviter-infiltrations-eau-fondations-printemps

    Melting snow and flooding water: conditions that promote basement water leaks

    Who isn’t excited to see the snow disappe...
Facebook
  • Terms of use

© 2007-2019 Le Groupe Fissure Expert

TOP
fb-share-icon