Foundation Crack Repair – Edmonton & Area

Abalon has provided foundation crack repair services in the Edmonton area for 43+ years. For four decades, we’ve developed a strong reputation in the Edmonton area,  thanks to our wide array of foundation repair solutions and our commitment to properly repairing foundation cracks… the first time. Compared with temporary foundation crack injections, we have only provided basement crack waterproofing from the exterior for a more permanent and common-sense repair.

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Unlike other foundation crack repair companies in Edmonton, we offer a homeowner a transferable lifetime warranty on every foundation crack repaired. This ensures our services are done right and will last for years. *If you sell your home, your foundation crack repair warranty can be transferred to the new owner.

Since 1970, the team at Abalon Foundation Repairs has repaired over 52,000 basement foundations throughout Western Canada. We’ve been providing basement crack repair services in Edmonton since 1981, with BBB accreditation since 1987.

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You have two choices when it comes to repairing foundation cracks in Edmonton:

If you pick up the phone and call foundation crack repair contractors in the Edmonton area, you’ll typically find there are two approaches to repairing your foundation cracks. The following are the most popular foundation crack repair options provided in the Edmonton area:

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Interior Foundation Crack Repairs: 

Interior foundation crack repairs involve the injection of urethane/epoxy into the cracks. These injections are made from the interior of a basement, require the removal of drywall, and any finishing in the area, and therefore do not address the location of where most foundation leaks begin… which is the exterior of the foundation. If there is water next to the foundation wall that is not draining properly, the cracks in the wall will contract and expand as the weather changes, causing further leaks. As such, foundation crack injections are often seen as a temporary bandage solution. While the crack injections plug the foundation cracks from the inside, they fail to address the exterior issues that most often cause the foundation leaks in the first place. If you’re concerned about the foundation cracks leaking again, it’s best to have them repaired with a permanent waterproofing procedure.

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Exterior Foundation Crack Repairs: 

At Abalon, we thoroughly assess the reason why there is water seeping into your basement, at no charge to homeowners. This allows our team to provide a much more in-depth evaluation of your foundation wall and weeping tile drainage system. We will assess the condition of your back-flow water valve, sump pump issues, and drainage issues (which may be as simple as fixing faulty eavestroughs). We also provide, at no charge to you, an exterior inspection which includes assessing grade drainage issues, below grade cracks, and possible above grade siding concerns which are much less expensive to address certain types of water seepage. If all of the interior and exterior above-grade assessments are deemed to be operating effectively, the foundation leaks are most often a below-grade water drainage issue. Foundation repairs are what we’ve been doing for over 50 years, we have the expertise to stop the leaks, repair the cracks, and resolve your foundation crack issues correctly the first time… and we guarantee our foundation repairs with a written, transferable warranty. 

While most homeowners often think exterior foundation repairs are much more expensive, assessing and repairing your foundation issues correctly represents a very good value. Our costs can sometimes be lower or the same as less effective interior injections, or in some cases cost slightly more. The cost difference, if any, is nominal, and having your foundation cracks repaired correctly the first time will likely save you time and money in the long run.. especially when you include the 10-year warranty we provide. 

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Will the excavation area settle after the foundation repair is completed?

Settlement will almost always occur, regardless of the type of equipment used to re-compact the area. However, over the years we’ve developed a system to minimize any settlement by using water and compaction tools to properly backfill any soil that is removed. We also uniquely offer a 100% free top-up service to add any soil, or other landscaping materials if the area settles after our exterior foundation crack repairs are completed, included in every project.

Will there be large piles of topsoil sitting on my lawn during exterior foundation repairs?

Depending on the type of foundation repair being completed, we take great pains to plan where the removed topsoil will temporarily be placed. We typically place topsoil on sheets of plywood to ensure your landscaping and lawn areas aren’t disturbed. Because our foundation services usually take between 2-6 days, damage to lawn or landscaping is usually avoided.

My newly built home is experiencing settlement & cracking, why is this happening?

New home’s that require foundation repairs are usually the fault of home builders that failed to properly backfill the soil around your home’s foundation or failed to correctly waterproof your basement’s foundation. Over time this waterproofing layer and the integrity of your basement’s foundation will also naturally deteriorate. This deterioration is increased when new home foundations experience dramatic shifting or settling immediately after construction, or are provided with a limited layer/quality of waterproofing to seal out moisture from the basement. These few foundation issues are among many, and we would be happy to answer any structural questions you may have in more detail.

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Here are some common signs of basement foundation leakage:

• Water entering your basement from foundation cracks, snap ties, joints or floors.
• General dampness or a musty odour in your basement after heavy rains.
• Tile’s lifting away from your basement’s floor.
• Warped paneling or dry rotting in your basement.
• A White powder (efflorescence) on foundation walls or floors. (minerals left over from water leakage/seepage)
• Severe cracks in your foundation walls or floors.Rust on the furnace, water tank, or lolly columns in your basement.
• Severe, or re-appearing mildew or fungus in your basement.
• Basement appliances rusting or showing watermarks. 

What do foundation inspections cost In Edmonton?

The cost of foundation inspections can range from $400 – $600 or more, in the Edmonton and surrounding area depending on how far the company has to travel to your location, and what is involved in the inspection process. However,  foundation repair contractors may not charge homeowners to provide an inspection and/or quotation of their foundation issues if they are dealing with the homeowner, within Edmonton & surrounding area.

Foundation repair contractors will typically provide a quotation or estimate during this inspection, identify any potential foundation issues such as cracking, water seepage, or severe structural concerns relating to your home, and recommend a suitable engineer if required.

Since 1970, we have provided foundation inspection services for our clients in the Edmonton and surrounding area. We provide free inspections & quotations to homeowners in the Edmonton area, however, we do charge a $400.00 inspection fee, or more depending on location, when we are not dealing directly with the owners of the property or building. These fees are all credited back to each client, should any subsequent work be completed.

We also charge a travel fee for out-of-town calls, however, these amounts (including those charged to potential homeowners), are all credited back to each client in the cost of any subsequent repairs. Most concerns that are not foundation-related can be easily identified over the phone before any inspection is necessary – such as plumbing, roofing or siding concerns. However, in many cases, it can require an on-site inspection to determine the exact cause of any seepage leading into the basement.

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Why choose Abalon for foundation crack repairs?

Whenever you are price shopping foundation crack repairs, it’s critical that you receive written estimates from multiple companies. You want to ensure you understand the type of repair that will be completed as well as any applicable warranty. This way you’ll be able to accurately compare each quote to determine the best option for you and your home.

It’s important to keep in mind that an interior inspection, without assessing the below-grade exterior foundation cannot provide adequate information to determine if interior crack injections will sufficiently fix the foundation leak.

By choosing Abalon, you can be confident that our foundation crack repairs will be done correctly and will be backed by a written 10-year warranty.

Should you have any questions about our work, experience, or process for repairing foundation crack repairs, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team today. We would be glad to set up a free no-obligation, in-house estimate to determine how to repair your basement with our proven and warranted foundation repair services.

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Author: Randy Bilyk