What foundation Repair covers
Foundation repair addresses settlement, cracking or displacement in the structure a building sits on. The first question is always what caused it and whether the movement is ongoing, because repairing a foundation that is still moving repeats the problem.
Foundation repair addresses settlement, cracking or displacement in the structure a building sits on. The first question is always what caused it and whether the movement is ongoing, because repairing a foundation that is still moving repeats the problem.
Repairing foundations after establishing what moved them, and whether the movement has stopped.
Waystar carries out this work on residential and commercial property in Brooklyn and across New York City. Every project starts with a look at the building, and the scope, the materials and the figures are written down before anything begins.
When might you need it?
These are the signs owners usually notice first.
- Stepped cracking in walls above the foundation line
- Floors that slope noticeably in one direction
- Doors and windows sticking on one side of the property
- A visible gap opening between an extension and the main building
- Water entering through the foundation wall
What the work involves
- Survey of crack patterns, levels and where movement shows
- Assessment of drainage, trees and ground conditions nearby
- Monitoring over time where the cause is not yet clear
- Coordination with a structural engineer where required
- Repair carried out to the engineer specification
- Affected finishes made good once movement has stopped
How the process works
Read the movement
Crack direction, floor levels and door behaviour together indicate what has moved and which way.
Look for the cause
Drainage, trees, leaking services and made ground explain most settlement.
Monitor if unclear
Where movement may be historic, monitoring is cheaper than repairing twice.
Repair to specification
Where an engineer specifies the remedy, we carry it out and make good afterwards.
What you get
- The cause identified before money goes into the symptom
- Honest advice on when an engineer is genuinely needed
- Repairs carried out to a specification rather than a guess
What affects the scope
- Whether movement is ongoing or has stopped
- Depth and type of the existing foundation
- Ground conditions and proximity to neighbouring structures
- Whether engineering design is required
This is a preliminary planning range, not a quote. A property visit is required before any price is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is every foundation crack serious?
No. Fine cracks from shrinkage and historic settlement are common. Widening, stepped or offset cracks are the ones that warrant prompt attention.
Do you provide the structural report?
No. Assessment and design sit with a qualified engineer. Waystar carries out the repair work to their specification.
Can a tree cause this?
Yes, particularly on clay soils where roots draw moisture out of the ground beneath a foundation.
Services often needed alongside this
This service is part of Structural and Concrete Work.