Improper drainage can cause soil instability by creating localized areas of saturated soils, which softens the soils and allows the foundation to settle. Poor drainage can be due to the localized topography of the area, “French” drains that have become clogged with roots and soil, gutter down spouts, etc.
Sometimes these drainage systems do not properly channel water away from a home, resulting in pooling or puddling around the foundation.
Another potential reason for your foundation problem may be due plumbing leaks that allow water to saturate or erode the soil under or around your home. The water created from this problem is constant and will only continue to deteriorate the soil conditions around your home’s foundation.
If a home tends to collect water around the foundation for any reason, it's important to keep an eye out for signs of foundation failure.
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