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Philadelphia

Philadelphia foundation enquiries often involve coastal-plain and older brick / stone basement foundations, with issues such as bowing basement walls, frost, drainage and older stone foundations.

This opening in the north elevation foundation wall used to provide access to the basement from the more modern addition. Masons will begin
Photo: NPS Photo, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Housing and foundation context

In Philadelphia, coastal-plain and older brick / stone basement foundations means movement can show up as cracks, sticking doors, uneven floors or bowing basement walls — especially where drainage or moisture around the foundation has changed.

Common foundation types in the area include full basements, stone and concrete block foundations. Our crews assess soil conditions, drainage and structural movement.

Guidance and next steps

Follow building-department and geological-survey guidance where published. Photograph cracks and sticking openings, note when movement started and keep drainage clear of the foundation.

We help you request an on-site foundation assessment.

Pennsylvania Foundation Pro in Philadelphia

We take foundation repair enquiries from Philadelphia and surrounding areas around the clock. Tell us the address, cracks, settling or sticking doors, and we will arrange an on-site assessment.

Sources

  1. Pennsylvania Geological Survey
  2. USGS

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