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Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) is your go-to team of expert specialists. Foundation repair is the work needed to repair the concrete base or slab that your home sits on. This type of repair is needed when the foundation of your house, building, or surrounding structures are damaged. This damage can occur over time from structural or environmental causes. Some of the most common causes of foundation damage is from pooling water by heavy rains or drainage issues that cause poor compaction of the soils. The poor compaction will cause the soils to shift which leads to cracks, leaks, and structural failures of the house. Some of the other causes of foundation damage can occur from poor construction, insufficient footings, pipe leaks, organic decay in the soils, sinkholes, fluctuations of water table, and buried debris. Given that your home is supported by the foundation, it can cause various structural damage and dangerous problems such as cracked walls in the shape of a staircase crack, sloping floors from settlement sinking, doors sticking, sagging ceilings, window separation, burst pipes or other plumbing issues.
The type of foundation repair that is needed for your specific situation will depend on what is causing the issue and how severe it is. The different types of foundation repairs include underpinning, helical piers, drill piers, push piers, and grout injection piers. You can also do methods of compaction grouting, chemical grouting, slurry grouting and permeation grouting that will stabilize the soils which will then stabilize the foundation. If you are experiencing foundation damage, it is important to have your home repaired to maintain the overall structural integrity. The longer that the repair is delayed could lead to secondary issues arising that could add to the issue. Lastly, a damaged foundation will decrease the value of your property and correcting the issue will restore the value. In fact, there is an argument to be made that homes that have reinforced foundations as a result of foundation repair are more stable structurally than homes without foundation repair.
Call to schedule your free home inspection from one of our foundation experts with over 20 years’ experience!
Chemical grouting is a specialized technique employed in foundation repair work, designed to stabilize and strengthen the structural integrity of buildings and structures. In this process, a high-strength, expanding polyurethane resin is injected into voids or unstable soil beneath the foundation. As the resin cures, it expands, filling gaps and compacting loose soil, effectively creating a solid foundation support system. This innovative method not only addresses existing foundation issues, such as settling or sinking, but also serves as a preventive measure against future structural problems. Chemical grouting is renowned for its non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, and long-lasting results, making it a preferred choice in the realm of foundation repair for ensuring the durability and safety of buildings.
Helical piers are a type of pier that gets torqued into the soil vs driven in. The main reason for this is it allows you to drive into the soil with no counterweight of the structure. This works especially well on light structures or preconstruction projects. Some other benefits are when you know the problematic soils are shallow this allows you to surpass the weaker soils and get down to the stronger soils. Helical piers are also ideal when you are trying to achieve uplift. Helical piers work very well on any preconstruction project whether it’s a building, concrete slab, or swimming pool. They work great for intergrading into the concrete foundation. They are also recommended for work to be done on loading bearing walls, foundations, or slabs.
Most helical piles are round, hollow shafts or square, solid shafts that extrude from steel and come in a wide variety of diameters and gauges to serve different types of desired projects.
One or more steel screw threads which are also called helical bearing plates are welded onto the shaft. This design allows for the ample downforce which is needed to penetrate into the soils as it’s being screwed into the earth. Technically speaking, this is what makes it a helical pile. The angle of the screw is standard, although the size and shape can vary based on the application and soil specifications that are needed for the project.
There is a shear lug at the head of the pile, which fits machine-driven, rotary hydraulic attachments. These attachments are powered by either a small or large excavator all depending on the size of the pile.
Helical piles are installed by twisting them into the soil, this is similar to how a corkscrew is twisted into a bottle of wine. As the shaft of each pile is twisted and placed below the earth’s surface, additional extension segments are connected with bolted couplers and screwed into the soil as well. This process results in a single helical pile which can extend hundreds of feet below the ground’s surface.
Our underpinning piers are made of steel and are driven deep into the soil beneath your foundation to provide load bearing strata or limestone to solve your settlement problems. These piers can be installed inside or outside your foundation walls and are not visible once the repair is complete.
A pressure pier is a pier that uses the counterweight of the structure to advance down to limestone or load bearing strata. Are you in need of an effective way to stabilize or lift your home back into its original place with minimal disruption to your property? Camrock pressure piers is the desired solution to your problems.
A drilled pier is installed by a rotary wash system that uses water to advance the pier into deeper soils without using any of the weight of the structure. This is ideal when installing piers on light structures or slabs where the counterweight isn’t there. It is also desired when the soil profile requires us to get down to a deeper layer of bedrock. At this harder layer, a push pier system is not strong enough, so a drilled pier is needed. Once again, these are some of the examples that separates Camrock from the rest. We have multiple pier types that we recommend based on our clients’ specific needs.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in foundation repair. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Foundation repair is the work needed to repair the concrete base or slab that your home sits on. This type of repair is needed when the foundation of your house, building, or surrounding structures are damaged. This damage can occur over time from structural or environmental causes. Some of the most common causes of foundation damage is from pooling water by heavy rains or drainage issues that cause poor compaction of the soils. The poor compaction will cause the soils to shift which leads to cracks, leaks, and structural failures of the house. Some of the other causes of foundation damage can occur from poor construction, insufficient footings, pipe leaks, organic decay in the soils, sinkholes, fluctuations of water table, and buried debris. Given that your home is supported by the foundation, it can cause various structural damage and dangerous problems such as cracked walls in the shape of a staircase crack, sloping floors from settlement sinking, doors sticking, sagging ceilings, window separation, burst pipes or other plumbing issues.
The type of foundation repair that is needed for your specific situation will depend on what is causing the issue and how severe it is. The different types of foundation repairs include underpinning, helical piers, drill piers, push piers, and grout injection piers. You can also do methods of compaction grouting, chemical grouting, slurry grouting and permeation grouting that will stabilize the soils which will then stabilize the foundation. If you are experiencing foundation damage, it is important to have your home repaired to maintain the overall structural integrity. The longer that the repair is delayed could lead to secondary issues arising that could add to the issue. Lastly, a damaged foundation will decrease the value of your property and correcting the issue will restore the value. In fact, there is an argument to be made that homes that have reinforced foundations as a result of foundation repair are more stable structurally than homes without foundation repair.
Call to schedule your free home inspection from one of our foundation experts with over 20 years’ experience!
Chemical grouting is a specialized technique employed in foundation repair work, designed to stabilize and strengthen the structural integrity of buildings and structures. In this process, a high-strength, expanding polyurethane resin is injected into voids or unstable soil beneath the foundation. As the resin cures, it expands, filling gaps and compacting loose soil, effectively creating a solid foundation support system. This innovative method not only addresses existing foundation issues, such as settling or sinking, but also serves as a preventive measure against future structural problems. Chemical grouting is renowned for its non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, and long-lasting results, making it a preferred choice in the realm of foundation repair for ensuring the durability and safety of buildings.
Overview: Helical piers are a type of pier that gets torqued into the soil vs driven in. The main reason for this is it allows you to drive into the soil with no counterweight of the structure. This works especially well on light structures or preconstruction projects. Some other benefits are when you know the problematic soils are shallow this allows you to surpass the weaker soils and get down to the stronger soils. Helical piers are also ideal when you are trying to achieve uplift. Helical piers work very well on any preconstruction project whether it’s a building, concrete slab, or swimming pool. They work great for intergrading into the concrete foundation. They are also recommended for work to be done on loading bearing walls, foundations, or slabs.
What are Helical Piers Made of: Most helical piles are round, hollow shafts or square, solid shafts that extrude from steel and come in a wide variety of diameters and gauges to serve different types of desired projects. One or more steel screw threads which are also called helical bearing plates are welded onto the shaft. This design allows for the ample downforce which is needed to penetrate into the soils as it’s being screwed into the earth. Technically speaking, this is what makes it a helical pile. The angle of the screw is standard, although the size and shape can vary based on the application and soil specifications that are needed for the project. There is a shear lug at the head of the pile, which fits machine-driven, rotary hydraulic attachments. These attachments are powered by either a small or large excavator all depending on the size of the pile.
How do Helical Piles Work: Helical piles are installed by twisting them into the soil, this is similar to how a corkscrew is twisted into a bottle of wine. As the shaft of each pile is twisted and placed below the earth’s surface, additional extension segments are connected with bolted couplers and screwed into the soil as well. This process results in a single helical pile which can extend hundreds of feet below the ground’s surface.
Overview: Our underpinning piers are made of steel and are driven deep into the soil beneath your foundation to provide load bearing strata or limestone to solve your settlement problems. These piers can be installed inside or outside your foundation walls and are not visible once the repair is complete.
Pressure Piers: A pressure pier is a pier that uses the counterweight of the structure to advance down to limestone or load bearing strata. Are you in need of an effective way to stabilize or lift your home back into its original place with minimal disruption to your property? Our pressure piers are the desired solution to your problems.
Drilled Piers: A drilled pier is installed by a rotary wash system that uses water to advance the pier into deeper soils without using any of the weight of the structure. This is ideal when installing piers on light structures or slabs where the counterweight isn’t there. It is also desired when the soil profile requires us to get down to a deeper layer of bedrock. At this harder layer, a push pier system is not strong enough, so a drilled pier is needed. Once again, these are some of the examples that separates us from the rest. We have multiple pier types that we recommend based on our clients’ specific needs.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in concrete lifting. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Do you have an uneven concrete slab such as a sloping floor in your house, cracked pool deck, driveway, sidewalk, walkway, or uneven steps? An uneven walkway is both a safety issue and a liability to the homeowner. There are a variety of issues that can cause uneven concrete slabs. Some of the most common causes of unlevel surfaces are from tree roots, organics, poorly compacted soils, deeper problematic foundation soils, clay, and drainage problems initiated by a lot of rain. The tree roots can push against the slab, causing parts of the exterior to become uneven. The reverse effect is when tree roots start rotting and breaking down that causes the soils to depress and cause settlement to the concrete or foundation in that area. Soils expand when they soak up water and shrink when they dry out which can cause the slab to move over time. In addition, too much water under your concrete slab can wash soils away which will leave a void in their place. We offer various repairs for concrete lifting such as pool deck repair, driveway repair, or sidewalk repair. The way we solve for your concrete problem that needs to be lifted and leveled is by poly grouting techniques. This technique involves injecting a lightweight polyurethane foam under the concrete slab to lift it back to its original position. Our polyurethane foam is environmentally friendly and does not release any harmful chemicals into the soils. This repair is very fast and cost-effective solution which will allow you to start using the slab immediately.
Uneven concrete will continue to worsen over time. Call us today to schedule a free inspection by one of our foundation experts!
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in pool deck stabilization. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Pool deck repair is in high demand in the state of Florida for various reasons. Some of the most common needs for pool deck repair can be contributed to the construction of the pool and how it was built. First things first, when pools are initially built there is almost never proper compaction to the soils ahead of time. Adding to this problem the pool builder digs the hole for the pool, pushes the remaining dirt off to the sides, and then pours concrete or pavers over the top. This results in improper compaction to the soil which will set up future problems with settlement.
A few years ago changes were made in the building code to force pool builders to increase the size of the footers that go around the pool deck when supporting any type of load such as a screen enclosure. This has helped in more recent years pool builds, but what about the majority of the pools that were built beyond five years ago? We are seeing a lot of these older pools having settlement issues around the outside of the pool deck due to insufficient footing sizes. This can be extremely problematic, especially if there is a slope in your backyard. We heavily rely on the footing in the ground or a retaining wall to help prevent the footing from settling when there is a downward slope behind the pool.
Another common reason for pool settlement is from leaks in the pool itself. A lot of pools have been leaking for a long time before anyone notices or does about it. The problem with this is when you have a leaking pool, it is likely that it is undermining something else such as taking away soils from somewhere else. When this occurs, it is bound to cause some settlement issues. This loss of soil stability will cause settlement issues every time.
The good news to all of this is we have solutions for any of the above issues. We have multiple variations of our poly grouting solutions that will solve any type of soil problem. We also have multiple pier solutions that will support any footing issue. Call today and get your free inspection!
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in soil stabilization. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Soil stabilization is the process used to densify existing soils by leveraging either chemical grouting or compaction grouting. There are many techniques within each of these services that we will recommend based on the specific soil profile and what desired outcome we are trying to achieve.
Whether the shallow soil issue is from poor compaction before construction, buried debris, tree roots, organic breakdown, clay soil, or improper drainage these are all common issues that will lead to Foundation issues or concrete settlement. Depending on which of these is causing the problem we will design one of our poly grouting methods to stabilize the existing soils. By injecting a poly grout material into the ground, it will expand to densify the soils and increase their load-bearing capacity.
Most of the time deep soil issues are referred to as sinkholes or a potential sinkhole risk. These are commonly repaired through a procedure that leverages compaction grouting. Compaction grouting is a process in which we pump low-slump grout into the soils to once again densify the soils. A lot of times the pumping process starts on the limestone layer and works its way up from there to densify the soils on the way. The purpose of starting at the limestone is it seals up the existing limestone where some of the problems could have started. From there, we will gradually pump up to 10-20ft from the surface.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in seawall repair. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area.
About Seawalls: A seawall is a structure that separates land and water areas. In Florida, seawalls ae a vital need for many residential and commercial properties. They help form a barrier from the body of water on one side and the other side contains the soils that are keeping the property intact and safe for people and structures. Both seawalls and retaining walls need to be properly maintained to ensure ongoing reliability. There are a number of reasons that seawalls could begin to deteriorate or fail. Depending on when your seawall was built, there could have been lower quality protocols at that time in which the methods and materials used are not current with today’s standards. Long term exposure to the elements such as salt corrosion, currents, tides, storm surge, boat wakes, and heavy rain all can weaken the seawall over time. Adding more stress and pressure to the seawall can be from the land side such as heavy rains and irrigation.
If your seawall is beginning to fail or show signs of deterioration, there will likely be visual evidence. You may notice some of these common problems if your seawall is compromised:
-Cracks throughout the seawall or the cap
-Yard depressions
-Bubbling water from the ground
-Small sinkholes along the seawall
-Bowing or leaning of the seawall
There are a few different seawall repair methods that Tampa Bay Foundation Repair will leverage depending on the unique condition of your seawall and what is causing the problem.
Polyurethane Grout – Leveraging our polyurethane grout to repair your seawall is the most ideal and cost-effective approach. Our poly grout is strong, lightweight, and environmentally safe. In this type of repair, we inject the poly grout into the deep holes behind the seawall to fill these holes and voids that have formed from the tides or soil erosion over time. The poly grout reinforces the seawall and strengthens the soils to prevent further erosion.
*It is very important to note that you should never try to repair holes or voids in your seawall yourself by using concrete. Given that concrete is very heavy, it can sink into the ground and create additional voids or added stress to the structure.
Installation of Jet Filters – It is important to balance the hydro-static pressure on both sides of the seawall to ensure proper integrity. The water pressure is affected by various factors such as the obvious large body of water on one side, rain, and also any irrigation system that is on the land side. One way to equalize the pressure on the seawall is to install hydro-static pressure jet filters which will allow water to flow back into the large body of water and maintain a proper amount of pressure.
Seawall Cap Repair – Seawall caps play a critical role in keeping the wall panels in their place. It is possible for these seawall caps to crack or break which can cause significant damage to the structure. It is critical to identify this issue and repair it in a timely manner to avoid additional issues.
Each seawall condition is unique and will need an inspection to diagnose what is causing the deterioration or failure. The earlier these problems are addressed, the easier it will be to correct the issue. Allowing the seawall to continue to weaken and worsen over time will add additional expense, time, and money to correct the problem. Call Tampa Bay Foundation Repair today to schedule your free Seawall inspection.
A sinkhole is a hole or depression in the ground that has no external surface drainage. In other words, when it rains, all of the rainwater will stay inside of the sinkhole and then drain down into the subsurface. According to geologists, the most common regions for sinkholes are within karst terrains which includes Florida. Within karst terrains like Florida, the types of rock that lie below the land surface are able to be naturally dissolved by groundwater circulating through them. Some of these soluble rocks include sale beds and domes, limestone, gypsum, and other carbonate rock. Given that Florida is largely underlain by limestone it is highly susceptible to sinkhole activity.
When it rains, the water moves down through the soils and these types of rocks can begin to break down and dissolve. This process can lead to underground spaces and caverns. Sinkholes are usually dramatic occurrences because the land will typically stay intact for a period of time until the underground spaces get too big. Once this happens and there is no longer enough support for the land on top of the open spaces, a sudden collapse of the land surface can happen.
Tampa Bay Foundation Repair specializes in sinkhole repair. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Staircase cracks, depressions, and a shifting foundation will continue to settle and get worse over time. Our team has experience stabilizing some of the largest residential and commercial projects across the state of Florida for over 20 years. Our team prides ourselves on being the experts in crafting and designing the best recommended repair approach for your specific needs.
Call us today for a sinkhole evaluation or a review of your existing engineers report.
There are several signs of a sinkhole that you should look for if you suspect you have potential sinkhole activity at your home or business. The signs of a sinkhole are similar to what you would find with other foundation issues. It is important to have a sinkhole/foundation expert inspect your property as soon as possible to identify your specific issue. It is important to identify a sinkhole before it collapses which can potentially save you a lot of time, money, and your safety. The below list includes the most common signs of a potential sinkhole developing at your property.
·Staircase Cracks – Most of the time when you have cracking on your exterior walls, the crack will be in the shape of a staircase.
·Sloping Floors – The floors could start to slope and sink lower in different areas due to sinkhole activity.
·Floor Cracks – The cracking of your floor tiles are a common sign of sinkhole activity. They may become loose or pop up.
·Sticking Doors & Windows – If your doors or windows are sticking, this could be from weakened walls as a result of a sinkhole.
·Foundation Cracks – The majority of homes with sinkholes will show cracking which can be on the interior or exterior walls, or the floors or ceiling.
·Window & Door Frame Cracks – Your structure could be weakened if you notice cracks around your windows or door frames.
· Interior Wall Separating – If your walls start to separate from the ceiling this could be a attributed to sinkhole activity.
· Higher Electricity and Water Bills – A sinkhole could cause your structure to shift which could cause damage or loss of insulation.
· Ground Surface – If you see holes, depressions, or soft spots in the soils it could be caused from a compromised foundation.
· Driveway Cracks – If your driveway is sloped, has cracks, or holes it may be a sign of a sinkhole.
· Fencing – If the ground is sinking, it could cause your fence to slump or dip.
There are a few different sinkhole repair options which are determined by the type and size of the sinkhole.
Chemical Grouting: Chemical grouting is a process that is used to densify the soils under the foundation and stabilize the structure. This type of repair will fix poorly compacted soils, base, and sub-base, within the first 10 feet underground. This technique involves injecting a lightweight polyurethane grout under the concrete slab to stabilize the foundation. Our polyurethane grout is environmentally friendly and does not release any harmful chemicals into the soils. This repair is very fast and cost-effective solution which will allow you to start using the slab immediately.
Compaction Grouting: Compaction grouting uses a special type of grout that will seal the limestone and also densify the soils above which will stabilize the at-risk structure or building. The team would leverage a map of the property and mark out all grout point locations that are needed for the repair. The grout is then pumped into the ground to fill in any gaps at the recommended locations. This grout material does not mix well with the soil or limestone.
Underpinning: The underpinning process involves driving underpins which are steel piers into the ground. The pins are embedded into the ground and underneath the structure to stabilize and support the integrity of the foundation. This type of sinkhole repair can be used to repair a newly damaged building or an older structure that has settled since previous sinkhole activity.
If you suspect that your property has a potential sinkhole, call Tampa Bay Foundation Repair right away for a free evaluation. It will not get better on its own and will continue to get worse over time.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in drainage. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area.
Water, water, and more water! Florida is such a beautiful place to live but one thing we get a lot of is rain. And when it rains, it pours. And when it pours, well if we don’t have proper drainage protocols in place that rain very well may end up in places we don’t want. If not properly reverted, this excess rain can start to build up next to our foundations or even worse start to undermine our foundations. Once this occurs long enough it can lead to erosion which undermines the concrete, resulting in the need for stabilizing your foundation. Poor drainage can also allow too much moisture within the soil which causes movement of the soils. When clay exists in the soil, the moisture content causes both expansion and contraction depending on when it gets to wet or dry.
Even with just fixing the foundation you are likely to keep having issues if you don’t fix the root of the problem which is the drainage issue. This is why we strongly believe in fixing problems at the source. Some of the most important things you can do to prevent or fix drainage issues is always make sure water is running off to the lowest elevations. A lot of times this is done by reverting gutter water to drains that run the water to the lowest elevations or into a French drain system. Installing and maintaining gutters on your home is so important, but the next important step is for that water to run off properly vs piling up next to the foundation.
There are a few different drainage systems we recommend and install to eliminate drainage risk: French Drains, Basin Drain Systems, and Gutter Drain System.
A French drain is a trench filled with gravel, rock, or both. It also comes with or without a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from a desired area. This perforated pipe is called a weeping tile and when the pipe is draining, it “weeps” or exudes liquids.
A drainage basin is an area of land where water from rain drains downhill into a body of water such as a river, lake, wetland, or ocean. A lot of times we revert the rainwater through pipes in the soils underground to lower elevation. If emptying into a body of water is not an option, we may route the water into the sewer in the street instead. Our number one priority is to always revert the water away from the structure or foundation.
A catch basin drain is essentially a drainage solution for landscaping systems. This item typically contains a grate with a pipe used to drain excess water through and away from the specific desired area. Catch basins are generally connected to a plumbing system that directs the water and extra debris to a lower elevation, retention pond, or sewer system. The catch basin drain is a great solution to protect the structures from flooding and are often found in either residential or commercial properties.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in pre-construction. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. When it comes to options for pre-construction soil or structural stabilization there is no one size fits all approach. Depending on the soil profiles, the engineer will customize a specific stabilization plan accordingly. Here are a few of our soil stabilization techniques and also our structural application:
Compaction grouting– if there is a potential sinkhole or any deep soil issues that are found our compaction grouting process is a great option before preparing the land to build.
Chemical grouting– if the upper soils are loose or looking to strengthen the bearing capacity before pouring your slab look no further then our chemical grouting options.
Helical piles– Helical Piles are designed to resist loads for most foundation applications. We use lightweight, standard equipment and they are installed fast. When using this process, there is no concrete that needs to be cured. This allows for loading immediately, keeping you in control and on schedule.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in void fill. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. If you have voids or empty spaces under your slab foundation you will need to have the area inspected for a foundation repair contractor to understand the repair needed. A void fill is a process of filling in empty spaces in a foundation with concrete, foam, or other materials. This can be done to repair cracks or other damage to the foundation, and prevent future problems. To prevent these problems, it is important to fill voids under a slab with a suitable material, such as concrete or grout. This will help to create a level, stable surface that is resistant to cracking and water damage.
Tampa Bay Foundation Repair can help you determine if a void fill is necessary for your home. They will also be able to recommend the best type of material to use for your specific scenario. It is important to have voids repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your slab and keep your home safe.
Call us today to schedule your free inspection.
Tampa Bay Foundation Repair specializes in void fill. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. If you have voids or empty spaces under your slab foundation you will need to have the area inspected for a foundation repair contractor to understand the repair needed. A void fill is a process of filling in empty spaces in a foundation with concrete, foam, or other materials. This can be done to repair cracks or other damage to the foundation, and prevent future problems. To prevent these problems, it is important to fill voids under a slab with a suitable material, such as concrete or grout. This will help to create a level, stable surface that is resistant to cracking and water damage.
Poor compaction of the soil: When the soil is not compacted properly, it can create voids or gaps underneath the slab. This can happen if the soil is too wet or too dry, or if the compaction equipment is not used correctly.
Decomposition of organic matter: Organic matter in the soil can decompose over time, leaving behind voids. This is more likely to happen in areas with a lot of vegetation.
Erosion: Erosion can also cause voids under slabs. This can happen if the soil is not protected from wind or water.
Settling: Over time, the soil can settle, creating voids underneath the slab. This is more likely to happen in areas with a lot of clay or expansive soils.
Slab Movement: The voids can cause the slab to move, which can lead to cracks and other damage.
Reduced Load: Bearing capacity of the slab as the voids can reduce the amount of concrete in contact with the ground.
Water Infiltration: The voids can provide a path for water to enter the structure. This can also lead to additional problems such as mold and mildew.
Slurry Grout: Grout is a mixture of cement, sand, and water that can be used to fill voids when it’s rather larger.
Poly grouting: Foam is a strong lightweight material that can be used to fill voids and provide very good stability to the slab. It travels further and has many really good qualities over the traditional slurry grouting methods.
Camrock Foundations (Tampa Bay Foundation Repair) specializes in manhole repair. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area. Our manhole sealing and stabilization process is a fast and cost-effective process that eliminates the need for excavation. To repair the manhole we would use a high-density polyurethane chemical grout to seal and stabilize the manhole. This sewer repair process can be used in all forms of pipes, including reinforced concrete pipes, brick pipes, cast iron pipes, clay pipes, reinforced concrete pipes, corrugated metal pipes, etc. The injections can be made from either within the pipe or from the surface. Additionally, the injections can be made vertically and horizontally. The polymers are not affected by water so they can be injected into highly saturated environments.
An additional benefit of using chemical grout for sewer repair is the chemical grout can re-establish the weight bearing capacity of the support soils around the lateral lines and can even lift any structures above the location. This may include buildings, roadways, manholes or any water control structures.
Benefits of Manhole repair:
-No-Excavation
-Quick and Cost-Effective
-Re-establish Bearing Capacity
-Lift, Level, Stabilize
A manhole that is leaking can cause unnecessary damage to the environment and if left untreated can be very costly to repair. Water leaks create voids or empty spaces that can lead to sinkholes and roadway collapses. Chemical Grouting is a low cost, durable repair method for manholes that can prolong the life of the structure.
Storm culverts transport large volumes of water. If these culverts begin to leak, it will bring exterior soil into the storm culvert. This can often lead to sinkholes above. Chemical grouting these structures is a non–excavation repair technique in which we will seal any leaks and stabilize soils. Unlike cement grouts, chemical grouts add little to no weight to the surrounding soils. Injection of storm culverts can be achieved by manned entry or via probe grouting from above when there is not feasible access.
Manned Entry Method:
-All joints need to be identified and inspected for any possible concrete repair that may need to be performed prior to the injection process.
-Wide joints should be packed using oakum rope and chemical grout to minimize waste and contain injection grout in the joint. Once prepared, injection can be performed.
Probe Grouting Method:
-Map off leaks using a CCTV camera.
-Measure out and mark. locations on the street or soil above.
-Drill holes though street or soil above at each location.
-Insert injection pipe to a depth of one foot below bottom of repair point.
-Start injecting a rate of 1 gallon per foot stopping at the top of the pipe.
It is important to remember that a leak is a constant and continuous problem. A small leak can eventually lead to a larger leak, which can eventually become catastrophic if left untreated. The longer the repair is delayed, the more expensive the repair becomes.
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Residential and commercial foundation repair services are vital for maintaining the structural integrity and safety of buildings. In both contexts, the foundation serves as the fundamental support system for the entire structure. Residential foundation repair focuses on homes and smaller properties, addressing issues like foundation settling, cracks, or moisture-related damage that can compromise the stability and value of the property. Commercial foundation repair, on the other hand, deals with larger, often multi-story structures such as office buildings, warehouses, and retail spaces. These projects demand specialized expertise and technologies to ensure that the building’s structural integrity is preserved, minimizing business disruption and protecting investments. Whether residential or commercial, foundation repair is a crucial investment in the long-term durability and safety of any structure.
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