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Panama City is located on the coast of Florida’s panhandle. The area is known for its white sand beaches, but that is only part of the attraction of the area. It offers plenty to do on the water, both coastal and inland.

Since much of the recreation and culture of the area centers on water activities, it is common for property owners to have seawalls. When they experience problems, call on the experts at Foundation Professionals of Florida.

It is not uncommon to have small holes in the soil near the seawall when it is first built. If those holes continue to be a problem or if they are growing, it’s time to call Foundation Professionals of Florida for help.

When weep holes are blocked, they stop water from escaping the soil. As the water builds up, the pressure builds up as well. That pressure can damage a seawall over time, causing it to buckle or crack.

Incompetent soil and poor drainage can result in hydrostatic pressure that pushes against the wall consistently. This will eventually cause the seawall to lean and could cause it to collapse.

Seawalls can deteriorate over time due to weather, pressure from wet soil, wave action, and exposure to saltwater. The damage doesn’t happen all at one time but if it isn’t cared for, it could result in seawall failure.

Due to incompetent soil conditions, poor drainage, or other issues in Florida, foundations can experience problems. This could include the foundation sinking, resulting in structural cracks, uneven floors, and sticking doors and windows. Our foundation repair services use underpinning and deep grout injections to get your foundation back on track.

Sinkholes can result in catastrophic damage to your home and your property. Even small sinkholes can cause a significant amount of damage. We can repair any sinkholes and then inject grout deep into the soil to fill nearby voids and densify the soil. All of this can be done with minimal disruption to your property.

Some form of basement waterproofing is often offered during the initial home construction but it usually falls short of the mark. Our basement waterproofing services can fix the problem and leave you with a dry area. Those waterproofing options include a waterproofing membrane, closed interior drainage systems, sump pumps, and dehumidifiers.

Water in the crawl space should never be considered a normal occurrence. It can lead to many problems, including mold, dry rot, pests, and even foundation failure. We make any repairs and then wrap the walls and floor with a heavy poly-sheeting. Any gaps are filled and then a dehumidifier is installed to keep the crawl space dry and comfortable.

When a concrete slab sinks, it can crack and lead to a tripping hazard. We can raise the slab by injecting polyurethane foam through small holes to fill the voids under the slab and lift it. After lifting the slab using polyjacking, it can be used as normal within 15 minutes.

Structural cracks are more than the common cracks you might see in concrete as it is curing. They are often larger and can expand. Stairstep cracks, cracks that originate at the corners or near the door and window frames, and horizontal cracks are a problem. They can be repaired with carbon fiber straps and epoxy injections.