Pier And Beam Foundation Repair Services Offered By GL Hunt Carrollton

GL Hunt Foundation Repair, based in Carrollton, TX, has announced that they are offering pier and beam foundation repair services. The two kinds of foundations used for homes in Texas are the pier and beam foundations and the poured concrete slab foundations. The company has been providing repair services for concrete slab foundations for some time now. They have now announced that they also offer repair services for pier and beam foundations.

Gary Hunt, co-owner and co-founder of GL Hunt Foundation Repair, says, "Pier and beam foundations are traditional choices for older homes and businesses. They are typically very durable and efficient and give homeowners access to bigger crawlspaces which are integrated. However, now and then, these types of foundations need repairs. They require special care from pros who understand how they are constructed and what purpose they service. Our pier and beam foundation repair pros have the right blend of knowledge and experience."

Pier and beam foundations are commonly found in homes in Texas, usually those that were built before the 1960s. With this kind of foundation, the treated floor of the house is elevated, usually around 18 inches above the ground so that it is resting on several concrete blocks, which are also known as 'piers'. These piers are linked to several pressure treated wooden beams that are connected with wooden joists. This provides a subfloor for the home.

The advantage of pier and beam foundations is that the electrical and plumbing systems that run under the home are easily accessible because of the crawl spaces underneath. However, the presence of these crawl spaces also brings some disadvantages. Gary Hunt explains, "Our experts understand what causes problems in these types of foundations. For example, they know that moisture which is seasonal is a big trigger for foundation cracks in pier and beam foundations. When a lot of moisture seeps into the soil beneath these foundations, the earth expands. This expansion means more strain on the foundation. It may cause floor sections to become uneven. It may also trigger constant seepage along the doors of basements. In addition, it may cause sheet rock in basements to crack."

Gary Hunt also points out that just like with other foundations, pier and beam foundations are also affected by the soil underneath. He explains, "You should also know that soil beneath foundations tends to compress and decay over time and this causes pier and beam foundations to sink. To repair these sorts of foundations, we figure out what's causing the problem, whether it's poor drainage or lack of structural strength (or both)."

Gary Hunt also points to the possibility that the piers used are made from cedar. He says, "You should know that cedar piers are quite rugged. However, they restrict footing areas for foundations. The amount of surface area provided by this footing area will play a role in how much support there is for the foundation. When piers are crafted from cedar wood, foundations can't pass stress to sub-flooring. If you need help with foundation repairs and your home was built on cedar piers, we'll be able to correct this type of improper construction and make your foundation strong and stable."

After the team from GL Hunt Foundation Repair has completed a foundation inspection, they will come up with an estimate that is based on the most efficient way to approach the problem. Once the homeowner has approved the quote, the team will start to prepare the site by using hydraulic jacks to stabilize the interior floor levels. They will then remove shimming that was formerly installed and put in permanent and metal fillers. Next, they will add beams in places where floor sections need to be reinforced. They may also introduce interior pads, steel piers, or blocks. To complete the process, they will replace the hydraulic jacks with concrete cylinders or steel piers. A limited lifetime guarantee will be provided after the job has been completed.

GL Hunt Foundation Repair was founded by Gary Hunt and his father Bill Hunt in April 1987. They started by offering structural repair of houses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Today, Gary runs the family owned and operated business, armed with 40 years of construction knowledge and experience.

Those who need more information about pier and beam foundation repair or any other type of foundation repair service provided by GL Hunt Foundation Repair can visit their company website. This website also provides an online form that homeowners can use to request for a free quote.