After fixing thousands of foundation damaged homes, there seems to be one consistency in almost every scenario. Most homes that have settled were generally neglected when it came to drainage. Sure every now and then there is a busted pipe or plumbing issue but that just goes to prove how water is usually the main source of foundation settlement. It's important to remember that here in Oklahoma it is mostly Clay Soils with a little sandy loam here or there. The clay swells and then shrinks when it takes on water and then dries out. This process creates cavities and voids under our homes and eventually, the weight of the home slowly settles into the loosened soils. Level Home created an entire drainage division simply to protect foundations from storm water. This not only protects our warranty on homes we repair but also prevents further damage for people who are being proactive and getting ahead of the problem. If you walk around your home and you either don't have gutters and/or your gutter downspouts dump directly at the corners of your home, you are likely going to have some sort of erosion. This can take several years to become an issue but none the less; just look at the Grand Canyon and you can see the power of erosion. I suggest to any home owner that has poor drainage and/or no drainage to call and get a Free Estimate on installing a system that will protect your home. Most installs are much cheaper than expected!! Contact us directly at 918-361-7787 and visit our Company Website: www.levelhomefoundationrepair.com
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