Foundation Settlement in Derwood, MD
Challenge
A homeowner in Derwood, Maryland, began noticing several concerning signs throughout the main level of their home. Cracks had developed around the doorways, multiple windows were becoming difficult to open and close, and the floors no longer felt level.
The settlement had become significant enough that visible gaps appeared between the baseboard trim and the wood flooring. These symptoms indicated that portions of the home were shifting and no longer receiving consistent support from the foundation below.
During our inspection, the team determined that foundation settlement was the underlying cause. As the soil beneath the home shifted and compressed, sections of the foundation began to sink, affecting the floors, walls, windows, and door frames above.
Solution
To stabilize the foundation and restore reliable support to the home, our team installed several push piers beneath the affected areas of the structure.
Push piers are driven deep into stable, load-bearing soil and connected to the foundation with engineered brackets. The weight of the home is then transferred away from the unstable soil and onto the stronger soil layers below. Where conditions allowed, the system was carefully adjusted to help bring the settled portions of the structure closer to their original position.
Once the work was complete, the home was returned to a more stable and structurally sound condition. The homeowner was pleased with the results and now has greater confidence in the long-term safety and support of their Derwood home.
