Foundation repair can sometimes affect your landscaping 🌳—but the extent depends on the type of repair method used and how close your plants or features are to the foundation.
👷♂️ What to expect:
- Excavation might be necessary for certain methods like pier installation or drainage correction, which could temporarily disrupt flower beds, shrubs, or grass near the foundation.
- Heavy equipment may be used in some repairs, which could compact soil or disturb walkways or decorative borders.
- Root barriers may need to be installed, which involves digging near trees or large plants.
🌱 How to protect your landscaping:
- Talk to your contractor ahead of time about minimizing impact.
- Relocate sensitive plants temporarily, if possible.
- Use less-invasive methods like polyurethane foam injection or interior piering, which typically cause less disruption.
👍 Good contractors aim to preserve your landscaping as much as possible and often restore disturbed areas after repairs. Still, a little preparation can help save your greenery!