Do You Live In Warrington And Need Underpinning ?
If you live in Warrington and are in need of underpinning then you have clicked on the right article . In this article you will discover what underpinning is , how underpinning is done , why underpinning is needed and the dangers of what happens if underpinning is completed incorrectly .
After reading this article we are fully confident that you will have a firm understanding on the procedures and importance of underpinning as well as what to look for in a contractor to complete your underpinning works .
What Is Underpinning And How Is It Done
Underpinning is where a foundation is repaired and reinforced when it has failed . When a contractor digs down to the foundation of a property they would then be able to repair the foundation , the machinery most commonly used for this would be a mini digger but it can be done with simple tools like shovels .
After a contractor has dug down to the foundation level they would find the parts of the foundation that is damaged and repair it , the most common way would be to reinforce a strip foundation with more concrete .
The damaged foundation would be obvious because the property would be showing structural problems such as bowing and a structural engineer would have already created structural calculations and plans so we would be underpinning perfectly and correctly as per the structural engineers design .
Why Underpinning Is Needed
Underpinning may be needed for a foundation , if you feel that your foundation does need underpinning you must contact a structural engineer first so therefore they can draw up structural plans and calculations . This must be done to so that there is no shadow of a doubt that the entire property has been underpinned completely and structurally properly .
When a foundation has been damaged underpinning is needed to repair and reinforce it . If a foundation is damaged it can create many problems for the property for example it can cause structural cracks , bowing of the property and even collapse of the property .
So if your property has foundational issues it is essential that you get it repaired as soon as possible because it can get worse over time , so if you only have structural cracks from your foundation issues if you leave it long enough it can cause further problems and maybe even lead to collapse of the property .
The Dangers Of What Happens If Underpinning Is Completed Incorrectly
When a foundation is not underpinned correctly the foundation has not been repaired or reinforced properly and if this has not been done the property will remain damaged and you will have to get it underpinned again .
So make sure you get it right first time and contact a proper structural specialist who has proven countless times that they are trustworthy , reliable , competent and will provide you with an accurate and fair quote for underpinning services .
What Contractor To Choose For You Underpinning In Warrington
The contractor you should choose for underpinning your foundations should be a master builder who specialises in structural work . This contractor should also be verified and have at least 30 , five star customer testimonials plus at least three decades experience .
It just so happens that we are verified structural specialists with over fifty 5 star customer testimonials and over three decades of experience . Click here and this will take you to the ABP website where you will be able to see all of our customer testimonials . Also if you click here this will take you to our website .
So call us today at 0151 321 9880 if you want a qualified and affordable structural builder to complete your underpinning job.