Did you just get your foundation repaired? If so, that’s great! 

Keeping your foundation strong and secure is important. After all, it’s the structure that is literally supporting your house and everything in it! So getting experts to help you repair your foundation can keep your home safe and structurally sound for a long time. 

But what happens afterward? How can you maintain your foundation after the repairs? Here are a few tips to help you out.

 

AVOID COSMETIC WORK FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS 

After foundation repairs, whether they involved interior or exterior damages, it’s generally best to leave cosmetic work until about 6 weeks. This could be tasks like filling in cracks on your foundation walls, backfilling the soil, etc.

Your foundation needs some time to settle in after the repair. Wait a couple of weeks before doing any work or ask your foundation experts about the ideal time to start.

 

PREVENT THE PROBLEM

Ideally, foundation experts should educate you on the problem that caused your foundation damage. Whether it’s a poor drainage system, wood rot, problems with your soil, or something more, knowing exactly what caused the damage can help you tremendously in preventing it.

 

You can visit our blog to help you look out for common signs of foundation issues. Here are a few articles to start with.

FACTORS THAT PUT YOUR FOUNDATION AT RISK

LOOK OUT FOR THESE COMMON SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE

5 EASY WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME’S FOUNDATION 

 

INSTALL GUTTERS 

Speaking of preventing the problem, one way to do this is to install gutters and make sure you have proper drainage. Water or too much moisture in the soil around your foundation is one of the leading causes of damage. To prevent that from happening, you will need a drainage system that leads water away from your foundation so your soil doesn’t soak in too much water.

If you don’t have gutters installed or your gutters are in poor shape, we recommend installing new ones and keeping them in good shape, especially during the wet seasons.

 

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR LANDSCAPING 

Your foundation depends a lot on the soil surrounding it. However, it’s not just your foundation that needs good soil; your landscaping also benefits from it. Unfortunately, tree roots can also cause a lot of damage.

As they go through the soil to soak up nutrients, sometimes, they can also push against the soil and even your foundation, causing it to shift and crack. So make sure to plant vegetation a good distance away from your home.

 

LEARN TO SPOT THE SIGNS 

A simple yet important way of maintaining your foundation is learning how to spot the signs of damage. We talk about these signs on our blog a lot, as well as on social media. These can be things such as cracks in your walls, creaky floors, jamming doors, recurring plumbing problems, or even mold.

Once you notice something suspicious, ask your local foundation experts immediately so they can help you prevent worse damage or help you inspect the problem.

At SSR, we not only repair and replace foundations, we also educate our clients about how to take better care of their homes. Our experts can give you honest and reliable advice to help you strengthen your foundation and keep damage from happening again.

 

And you can start right now with a FREE ESTIMATE today. Sign up here or call 980-250-2711.