Professional Sinkhole Repairs In Florida

• Sloping Floors: Sinkhole activity can cause parts of your home or business to sink and droop lower than the rest of the property.
• Floor Cracks: Floor tiles are often the first part of a property’s foundation to show sinkhole activity. Tiles that become loose or pop up are often the most visible sign of sinkhole activity.
• Sticking Doors & Windows: If doors and windows are sticking to their frames or get stuck, this can be due to weakening walls, which may, in turn, be a sign of sinkhole-related stress and cracking.
• Foundation Cracks: Most homes impacted by sinkhole activity show cracking. Cracks may appear on the walls, floors or ceiling, and either on the interior or exterior of the home.
• Window & Door Frame Cracks: Cracks around doors and window frames could indicate that the structure is weak.

• Interior Wall Separating: Look for interior walls separating from the ceiling.
• Higher Power & Water Bills: Sinkhole activity can cause a foundation structure to shift. Even slight shifts to the foundation of your home or business can cause damages and insulation loss.
• Ground Surface: If you see depressions, holes, soft soil or dead spots in the ground surfaces, your foundation could be weakened.
• Driveway Cracks: Driveways can often be sloped towards the street. If the slope is significant, or there are patches and holes, these may be warnings of a sinkhole.
• Fencing: Fences that dip or slump can likewise be caused by the ground sinking.

Compund Grouting

One common method is compound grouting when a special type of concrete (grout) is used to stabilize the damaged or at-risk structure and seal any cracks below it. Using a map of the area, workers are able to mark grout-point locations with a pin. Grout is then pumped into the ground to fill any gaps. However, the material does not mix well with the soil or limestone.

Chemical Grouting

On the other hand, chemical grouting is a process used for stabilization and ensuring proper density. It fixes loose soil, base, and sub-base, within the first 10 feet underground. The process uses specialized machines to inject polyurethane into the soil to fill in holes or weak spots giving them support and strength needed.

Underpinning

Another method to remediate sinkhole damage is underpinning, which involves drilling metal piers (underpins) into the ground and embedding them to support the structure above. This method can repair newly damaged structures or older buildings that have settled from previous sinkhole activity.