It is estimated that 25% of all homes in the U.S. have experienced some amount of damage due to expansive soil. The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that homeowners sustain more financial loss as a result of the damage caused by expansive soils than the loss incurred from natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes combined.

The subtropical climate in Pensacola and high humidity create extreme changes in the moisture content of the soil that surrounds the foundation of your home, or that supports the slab your home is built on. The soil expands and heaves in wet weather, and shrinks when things begin to dry out. That constant movement of the soil causes your foundation to settle and your concrete slab to buckle, which can lead to a sinking foundation in your Pensacola home.

Brickwork with cracks in a stair-stepped pattern is a clear indication that your home has been damaged because of expansive soils. The mortar between the individual bricks is the most vulnerable component in your masonry, and as the ground begins to shift your foundation in Pensacola, cracked brick and block repair become necessary when the mortar cracks in the same direction as the movement.

Other signs your home has suffered foundation damage include:

• Cracked interior walls, especially around doors, windows, and in corners
• Cracks or upheavals in your concrete or asphalt driveway
• Cracked concrete flooring in the basement
• Bowed basement walls
• Swimming pool and pool deck damage

The professionals at MDH Foundation Repair are your number-one experts for cracked brick and cracked block repair services in Pensacola. Our team will provide you with a full and honest assessment of the damage and a free consultation on what it will take to implement permanent repairs. Our experts will choose the solution that’s best for your particular situation.