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When your foundation is damaged, the damage needs to be repaired, or it will get worse. Doesn’t it stand to reason, then, that after it is repaired, it will come back? After all, by repairing the damage, you’re simply fixing the symptom of the problem, not the problem it’s self. Lessen the amount of moisture going into the soil is a good place to start. For instance, piping leaks, or damaged plumbing can cause significant swelling in the soil.

Lack of drainage directly around your foundation can also cause this sort of damage and be easily repaired. Set your rain gutters to drain away from the house, preferably onto a downgrade leading away from the structure. Keeping the soil moist during the dryer parts of the year is another good way to do this.

Repairing your foundation and protecting it are two different things, but they should go hand in hand to save you time, money, and worry. These are just a few tips. There are other things you can do, and so you should ask local contractors what they would suggest, as they would probably understand your situation best (especially if they just repaired your foundation.)
 



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