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Treating Soil Subsidence? Why Waiting Can Cost You.

(February 24, 2022)

Soil subsidence issues can be a potentially catastrophic problem for your home with much more to consider than just the cost of treating soil subsidence. From visual issues to safety concerns, the problems caused by soil subsidence are wide-ranging. Addressing subsidence and other foundation problems early is key to dramatically reducing the cost associated with treatment and repairs.

These are the most common associated costs to be aware of:

Aesthetic Repair Costs

Among the cost of subsidence treatments is the treatment of aesthetic issues in your home. As subsidence worsens, cracks get larger, plaster can flake off, wallpaper can ruck at the edges, and brickwork can shift out of place. When these issues get worse over time, it creates additional cost to repair paint, redo wallpaper, or correct the issue.

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Functional Repair Costs

In addition to the aesthetic threat to your property, there are a multitude of functional problems awaiting if your subsidence is not treated promptly. As subsidence issues get worse, the weakest structural points of your home may experience problems. You’ll typically see issues with doors and windows first. The distortion may cause windows or doors to stick and molding to crack.

In severe cases of subsidence, plumbing pipes and electrical wiring can be damaged as the home settles or shifts on the foundation. This can cause problems with electrical functionality and, in the case of plumbing, leaks that can lead to additional soil subsidence.

Catastrophic Costs

In extreme cases of subsidence, massive structural damage to your home can occur. If you start to notice significant structural damage, health and safety become a concern. As damage becomes structural, it can increase treatment costs by tens of thousands of dollars. This adds other costs such as remodeling entire sections of the home, digging up areas of the home, and moving out of the home temporarily.

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Costs of Treating Soil Subsidence

On top of the ancillary costs of subsidence, the cost of treating soil subsidence only increases with time. As the problem gets worse, the cost of treatment can increase in correlation. As damage goes from aesthetic to functional, the cost of repair can be increased by tens of thousands of dollars, so fast action is critical for cost savings.

Don’t wait to resolve subsidence issues in your home! Speak to a Geobear professional today who can help you address your subsidence issues in the most cost-effective way possible. Your Geobear pro will help you understand the total cost of repairs and even let you know if there’s a better alternative for your specific foundation problems.

Geobear is an international soil subsidence repair company.

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Contact us to request a consultation. Whether you know you have a settlement problem or you just aren’t sure, we’re here to help.

Our expert customer support professionals can help you over the phone. If it might be a settlement or subsidence issue, we’ll get a skilled ground engineer to visit your property and conduct a site visit and assessment.

Don’t wait until your problem gets bigger. Explore the most cost-effective, innovative solutions available. You deserve to save time, money, and stress.

Contact us today for a no-obligation, pressure-free consultation! For immediate assistance, call 877-GEOBEAR to speak to a representative now.

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