House Leveling - The FSM Difference

When the foundation of your home is compromised with serious cracks and settlement problems, look to Foundation Systems of Michigan to put you back on solid footing. With engineered products and methods, and plenty of experience to know the most realistic solutions, we are your responsible choice when you need foundation repairs.

The Foundation Systems Solution

1) A Foundation Systems certified installer will analyze the foundation and gather necessary data for remediation design.

2) Soil information will need to be obtained to determine pier depth necessary to achieve desired capacity for each pile.

3) A final design is presented indicating pile locations, helix size, central shaft requirements, and bracket specifications.

Common Signs of Foundation Settlement

Exterior Cracks in foundation walls Cracks in brickwork Misaligned doors and windows Gap between chimney and house Gaps and cracks in unusual places
Interior Cracks in walls and ceilings Sloping floors Cracks in tile and concrete floors Difficulty opening doors and windows Gaps around fireplace and wall Stresses and strains to plumbing, electrical, and gas lines

Major Causes of Foundation Settlement

1. Extreme drying of clay soils from the sun and wind
2. Evaporation
3. Roots drawing out moisture
4. Shallow footings
5. Broken pipes
6. Extremely wet soil
7. Compressible soil (natural or man-made)
8. Organic layer (natural peat or man-made)
9. Deep soils affected by seasonal water tables; wet-dry cycles
10. Earthquakes and tremors