How to Prevent Sinkholes
Hire a building inspector to look at your land and home.. Replace old utility pipes.. Install support piers while constructing your home.
Steps
1
Hire a building inspector to look at your land and home.
Hire a building inspector to look at your land and home.
2
Replace old utility pipes.
Replace old utility pipes.
3
Install support piers while constructing your home.
Install support piers while constructing your home.
4
Hire a specialist to perform chemical grouting on small sinkholes under your hom
Hire a specialist to perform chemical grouting on small sinkholes under your home.
5
Contact a contractor to perform compaction grouting on larger sinkholes.
Contact a contractor to perform compaction grouting on larger sinkholes.
6
Report sinking roadways to the local police or Public Works department.
Report sinking roadways to the local police or Public Works department.
7
Ask for more investment in local infrastructure.
Ask for more investment in local infrastructure.
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Request that local pipes and septic systems be inspected for signs of aging.
Request that local pipes and septic systems be inspected for signs of aging.
9
Use water sparingly if you live in an area with frequent droughts.
Use water sparingly if you live in an area with frequent droughts.
10
Attend community meetings to discuss your concerns.
Attend community meetings to discuss your concerns.
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