Foundation Repair Houston

Lack of moisture in the soil is the most common cause for foundation issues in Houston. Soil shifts when it shrinks due to a lack of moisture from high heat and little rain. This shifting can lead to your foundation slab sinking and sloping. If not addressed at first notice, this can become a much larger issue.

Soil expansion is another cause for concern in the Houston area. When the soil becomes too moist around and under your home, the soil will expand. This soil expansion can lead to upheaval of the slab foundation and cause it to become uneven.

Leaking plumbing under your slab can be a cause for issues related to your foundation as well. If you have a break in your plumbing under the slab continuous moisture in the soil will lead to slab upheaval. These types of leaks are often discovered while repairing the foundation. It is best to have a hydro static test completed on your plumbing system if you suspect that you may have a leak.

Learn more about foundation damage causes in our blog post Common Causes of Foundation Issues.

If you are having concrete piers installed under your home’s slab foundation, the task is difficult if you are not an experience contractor. Holes must be dug around your home, and in some cases inside your home as well. Obstacles such as concrete and tile will need to be excavated with a jackhammer. Soil must be removed from the areas which piers will be placed. Once these steps have taken place, the concrete pilings will be inserted deep into the earth with a special type of hydraulic jack. This jack uses the weight of the home to press the piers into the soil. Once the point of tension is reached and the piers can no longer be pushed into the soil, the hydraulic jacks are removed and each hole has a manual jack placed into it. The team will raise the home in unison until it is perfectly level.

You can read more about the process in our blog: The Five Steps in Houston Foundation Repair