{"id":14245,"date":"2026-06-26T16:35:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbu.kyiv.ua\/?p=14245"},"modified":"2026-06-28T18:40:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T18:40:46","slug":"osidannya-gruntu-bilya-fundamentu-prychyny-nebezpeka-ta-metody-usunennya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbu.kyiv.ua\/en\/osidannya-gruntu-bilya-fundamentu-prychyny-nebezpeka-ta-metody-usunennya\/","title":{"rendered":"Soil Settlement Near the Foundation: Causes, Dangers, and Repair Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soil Settlement Near the Foundation: Causes, Dangers, and Repair Methods<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Have you noticed that the soil near the foundation has started to settle, and depressions or cracks have appeared on the walls? This may be a sign of soil settlement \u2014 a process that poses a serious threat to the entire building. Soil settlement near the foundation leads to a loss of support for the structure, uneven distribution of loads, and, consequently, cracks, distortions, and even building collapse. The most dangerous aspect is that this process often occurs unnoticed until it is too late.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Why Soil Settlement Occurs Near the Foundation<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Soil settlement is the vertical movement of the earth’s surface due to soil compaction under the weight of a building or a change in its properties. The reasons for this phenomenon can be various:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Loss of moisture in clay soils \u2014 upon drying, clay soils decrease in volume, leading to “subsidence” and loss of support for the foundation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  2. Soil erosion by water \u2014 water accumulating near the foundation washes away soil particles, creating voids and reducing the base density.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  3. Excessive soil wetting \u2014 upon a change in groundwater levels or flooding, the soil loses its load-bearing capacity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  4. Construction technology violations \u2014 insufficient soil compaction before construction, incorrect choice of foundation type, failure to account for soil properties.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  5. Changes in hydrogeological site conditions \u2014 nearby construction, change in groundwater levels, damage to drainage systems.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Collapsible soils are especially dangerous, as they quickly change their structure and lose load-bearing capacity upon excessive wetting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    How Soil Settlement Affects the Building<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

    Soil settlement near the foundation is a process that has serious consequences:<\/span><\/p>\r\n