Protect your home's structural integrity with expert foundation repairs and comprehensive waterproofing solutions designed for Palm Bay's unique climate.
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Your foundation keeps your entire house stable. When it develops problems, you need to act fast. Palm Bay's sandy soil and high water table create unique challenges that can damage foundations over time.
Cracks in foundation walls let water seep into your basement or crawl space. This moisture causes mold growth, damages stored items, and weakens the structure further. What starts as a small crack can turn into a major structural issue if you ignore it.
At PB Palm Bay Masonry, we specialize in diagnosing and fixing foundation issues before they get worse. We've worked on hundreds of homes in Palm Bay and know exactly what problems to look for and how to fix them permanently.
Foundation problems show up in different ways. Recognizing the warning signs early saves you money and prevents bigger repairs down the road.
Each of these problems requires a different repair approach. We start every job with a thorough inspection to identify the root cause, not just the visible symptoms.
Crack Repair and Sealing: We clean out cracks completely, then fill them with hydraulic cement or epoxy injection. This creates a waterproof seal stronger than the original concrete. Small cosmetic cracks get surface patches, while structural cracks require full-depth repairs.
Wall Stabilization: Bowing walls need reinforcement to prevent collapse. We install carbon fiber straps or steel braces anchored to stable parts of the structure. These systems stop further movement and can even pull walls back toward their original position.
Underpinning: When foundations sink due to poor soil, we extend them deeper into stable ground. This involves excavating sections, pouring new footings, and connecting them to the existing foundation. It's intensive work but provides a permanent fix for settling issues.
Keeping water away from your foundation prevents most major problems. Palm Bay gets heavy rainfall, especially during summer and hurricane season. Your foundation needs multiple layers of protection.
We excavate around your foundation and apply waterproof membrane coatings directly to the exterior walls. This creates a barrier that stops water before it reaches the masonry. We also install or repair drainage systems that carry water away from the house.
French drains installed at the footer level collect groundwater and redirect it to a safe discharge point. Proper grading ensures rainwater flows away from your foundation instead of pooling against it.
When exterior work isn't possible, we install interior drainage systems. These collect water that seeps through walls and channel it to a sump pump. The pump automatically removes water before it can flood your basement.
We seal interior walls with waterproof coatings that block moisture vapor. While not as effective as exterior waterproofing, interior systems work well for minor seepage issues and cost significantly less.
If you notice water damage affecting other masonry work, our brick repair services can restore damaged areas. We also offer tuckpointing and repointing to seal mortar joints that let water penetrate walls.
