1. What are possible symptoms of sinkhole activity?
2. What are the steps to repair a sinkhole?
3. What repairs can be done for serious foundation and wall settlement?
4. What type of equipment will be used during the repair process?
5. Will my landscaping be damaged during the repair process?
6. Why would I choose L.R.E. to complete the repairs to my home?
7. How long has L.R.E. been in business?
8. Does L.R.E. have dependable employees?
9. Is L.R.E. fully insured and licensed?
10. Is L.R.E. locally owned and operated?
11. What is grout?
12. How long does a typical job take to complete?
13. Can I live in my home while it is being repaired?
14. Do I get a Final Report / Certification after my property has been repaired?
1. What are possible symptoms of sinkhole activity?
There are many possible symptoms of sinkhole activity. The most common symptoms to look for are:
 Cracks forming in the walls
Obvious low areas on your property
Mildew or wet areas around the foundation
Leaks in the ceiling and roof
Cracks in the flooring (tile, shower-stalls, etc...)
Doors and windows sticking / not opening
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2. What are the steps to repair a sinkhole?
Step One:
Depending on the Engineer's recommendations, grouting is normally recommended. This is performed by inserting injection points around the perimeter
of the home. Injection points are installed by drilling down to the limestone utilizing steel casing.
Step Two:
Pressure grouting each injection point. Pressure grouting is performed by pumping grout at high pressure to fill
the voids or pores in the limestone, and then compacting the soil from the limestone to the surface.
3. What repairs can be done for serious foundation and wall settlement?
There are several reasons for severe settlement. They can include settlement from sinkhole activity, clay problems,
buried debris, organics, erosion, or even muck. Severe settlement can be repaired by underpinning the foundation.
Underpinning is performed by inserting steel casing down to the limestone, or other bearing strata. The pins that
are inserted pass through a steel bracket that is attached against the foundation. Once the steel casing is set,
we can lift the foundation to close cracks and re-level floors. Once the house is re-leveled, then the foundation
that is supported is being transferred to the steel pins.
4. What type of equipment will be used during the repair process?
L.R.E. Ground Services specializes in residential repair. All of our state of the art equipment has been designed 'to get into
even the tightest areas. All equipment has been made to complete the repairs properly and minimize the damage to your home and property.
5. Will my landscaping be damaged during the repair process?
The equipment that L.R.E. uses will not damage your lawn. Even extensively landscaped lawns will be treated carefully by our crews.
Should it be necessary to remove bushes or shrubs, L.R.E. will replant them at the completion of the project.
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6. Why would I choose L.R.E. to complete the repairs to my home?
L.R.E. specializes in sinkhole/foundation repair. L.R.E. wants to make the repair process as easy as possible, so when we are finished,
your home will look as good as when we started. Some of the ways we accomplish this goal is by placing plastic on the roadway where
the concrete trucks park, to prevent oil spills. We also remove all concrete and debris from your residence each day to insure that
your lawn or home will not be damaged. We never leave equipment on your property overnight. Each and every day your home will be cleaned
up properly before we leave. Upon completion of the repair program, a L.R.E. representative will arrive to look over your property to
ensure the work area is clean and you are 100% satisfied with the work LRE has completed.
7. How long has L.R.E. been in business?
L.R.E. Ground Services, Inc., a Florida corporation, has specialized in sinkhole and foundation repair since 1989.
8. Does L.R.E. have dependable employees?
All new employees hired by L.R.E. are trained within the company. L.R.E. does not hire from day labor companies, so all of our employees
are well trained to complete the proper repairs to your residence. L.R.E. is a drug-free organization.
9. Is L.R.E. fully insured and licensed?
L.R.E. is a state-certified building contractor registered with various municipalities throughout Florida. L.R.E. is
fully insured with coverages including general liability insurance, automobile and property damage insurances and workers compensation. Our license number is CBC1250421.
10. Is L.R.E. locally owned and operated?
L.R.E. was founded by Raymond D. Woolever and Susan L. Woolever in Brooksville, Florida. Along with a very well seasoned staff,
the Woolevers are involved in the day to day operation of the business.
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11. What is grout?
Grout is a mixture of sand, cement and fly ash.
12. How long does a typical job take to complete?
On average a typical job can take about one to two weeks to complete.
13. Can I live in my home while it is being repaired?
The majority of projects being completed will allow you to continue living in your home. However, on occasion you may be required to vacate should interior work be required.
14. Do I get a Final Report / Certification after my property has been repaired?
L.R.E. works closely with qualified engineers who monitor the repairs and prepare a Completion Report summarizing the work being completed to their recommendations.
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