Commercial Sinkhole Repair in Florida - Foundation Pros Can Help Sinkholes are holes in the ground that are created when water carries sediment down into the bedrock. They form cavities from the bottom-up as the sediment above the bedrock washes into the voids. Sometimes the ground may appear normal on top, but the soil underneath is washed away. In fact, most sinkholes can start off so small, they go undetected for months until the ground suddenly collapes. Whether you have a small depression or large cavity on your property, it's important to get it examined by a sinkhole professional. At Foundation Pro of Florida, we offer commerical sinkhole repair for the residents in the Florida area. We not only look for sinkhole …show more content… We repair settlement issues, such as cracking and settling foundations, for buildings and roadways. For commercial applications, we offer the following cutting-edge sinkhole repair solutions. - Grouting - This method is the most cost-effective. It involves pumping a mixture into the ground to fill and solidify loose soils. - Underpinning - With underpinning, piers are driven into the soil. The piers are attached to the foundation with brackets, then underpins are installed around the perimeter of the structure. This helps stabilizez and support settling structures that are caused by sinkhole damage. - Ground stabilization - Most soil-related issues are caused by organic soils, swelling clays, poor compaction, runoff, and soil erosion. By injecting prime resins beneath the affected slab, we can stablize loose or weak soil. - Void filling - Void filling involves filling voids in the soil, without causing disruption to the work area. Although there are several sinkhole repair methods, underpining and grouting are two most popular solutions. Sometimes Show More
