How Do You Repair Erosion Cracks & Holes In Foundation?
Water drainage from roof gutter systems or close plant roots can cause erosion damage to a home’s foundation. This will often become obvious only after water is evident in a basement or crawl space. Sometimes cracks on the inside of the wall also indicate an exterior problem. This kind of damage should be repaired promptly, as delays can lead to greater damage that may require considerably more work and expense to repair. Remove any plants from near the home’s foundation. Dig the roots out of the ground so that they will not be able to grow back and cause further damage to the foundation. Inspect the home’s gutter and downspouts to be sure they are sufficiently directing rain water away from the house. Remove the soil and other ground materials away from the foundation to a depth of at least 4 inches below the damaged foundation section. Keep the removed soil nearby as you will be returning this to the foundation after repair. Allow the exposed area of the foundation to dry. Clean the
