All Forum Posts by: Fred Robertson

Thanks for the reply Bruce.   I'm thinking that repairing the plumbing leaks and getting the soil dried out could be a permanent solution.   All the other houses on the street seem to be fine.   I don't think any water is coming into the crawlspace other than the plumbing leaks in pipes running under the house.    I just trying to estimate how long it will take the the heaving to settle once I repair the leaks so I can start rehabing the house.   i.e. paint, flooring, cabinets, tile, etc.  

Anybody have any experience with a heaving foundation in the center of a pier and beam house?   There was a plumbing leak in the crawlspace under the house and is causing the high clay content soil to heave.....causing a 3-4 inch rise in the middle of the house flooring.   I'm wondering how long it takes for the heaving to settle back down after repairing the plumbing leaks under the house.   I cannot start any rehab repairs until I get this done and wondering if Im going to have to wait a few weeks or many months?   Anybody got any ideas on this?