What Is A Sinkhole ?
One of the first questions you may have is "what is a sinkhole?" Although the term is widely used and associated with damage due to a sinking structure, a sinkhole is not always the reason for a structure sinking. Many people are not sure exactly what constitutes a "sinkhole." Please consider the definition below.
Sinkhole (noun)
"Depression formed as underlying limestone bedrock is dissolved by ground water. Sinkholes vary greatly in area and depth and may be very large. The two main varieties are those caused by the collapse of a cavern roof, and those caused by the gradual dissolving of rock under a soil mantle. Collapsed sinkholes generally have steep rock sides and may receive streams that then flow underground. Soil-mantled sinkholes are generally shallower; they may become clogged with clay and hold a small lake." Information provided by Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
One of the first questions you may have is "what is a sinkhole?" Although the term is widely used and associated with damage due to a sinking structure, a sinkhole is not always the reason for a structure sinking. Many people are not sure exactly what constitutes a "sinkhole." Please consider the definition below.
Sinkhole (noun)
"Depression formed as underlying limestone bedrock is dissolved by ground water. Sinkholes vary greatly in area and depth and may be very large. The two main varieties are those caused by the collapse of a cavern roof, and those caused by the gradual dissolving of rock under a soil mantle. Collapsed sinkholes generally have steep rock sides and may receive streams that then flow underground. Soil-mantled sinkholes are generally shallower; they may become clogged with clay and hold a small lake." Information provided by Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Home Owners
If you are experiencing foundation shifting resulting in cracking of your walls, foundation and patio or cracking of your driveway, this may be a direct result of sinkhole activity. Cracking in any portion of your dwelling walls, slab or foundation should be inspected as to whether the damage is due to sinkhole activity or not.
Left unchecked and in need of repair, sinkhole activity and the damage to your dwelling can worsen, creating additional problems and increased expense related to the repair of your foundation and home.
If your home is showing signs of possible sinkhole activity, contact us for a free onsite visit and evaluation of your particular situation. We work with your insurance company and engineering firm. Using patented technology, we will resolve your failing foundation support problems.
If you are experiencing foundation shifting resulting in cracking of your walls, foundation and patio or cracking of your driveway, this may be a direct result of sinkhole activity. Cracking in any portion of your dwelling walls, slab or foundation should be inspected as to whether the damage is due to sinkhole activity or not.
Left unchecked and in need of repair, sinkhole activity and the damage to your dwelling can worsen, creating additional problems and increased expense related to the repair of your foundation and home.
If your home is showing signs of possible sinkhole activity, contact us for a free onsite visit and evaluation of your particular situation. We work with your insurance company and engineering firm. Using patented technology, we will resolve your failing foundation support problems.
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