Foundation Settlement in Houston

Hairline cracks in your home foundation are more than likely just expansion cracks and should be inspected but more than likely are not very serious. This is a common sign of basic home settlement. Larger cracks that are wider than 1/8″ big are a critical sign of an underlying issue with your foundation. This especially holds true with your brick work on the exterior of your home. Stair like fractures are one of the first signs of a foundation issue with a home. Another common crack can occur where the foundation and the bricks meet at the bottom of your slab. Any crack that you believe to be serious should be inspected by a professional.

Almost all foundations will settle over time. When a foundation is poured, it is done so under specific environmental conditions. As time goes on and the environment changes, your foundation will begin to change as well. Normal settlement of 1/8″ or so is very common and will be noticeable with minimal hairline cracks on the exterior of the home. If you have conditions such as pooling water surrounding your home or extreme weather, you may experience movement upwards of 1/4″ and cracking larger than hairline. If you have signs of foundation settlement such as sloping and upheaval you need to contact a foundation professional for an evaluation.

At AAA Foundation Service, we have been providing professional concrete foundation inspections and repair in the Houston area for over 60 years. Our professional and certified inspectors will come to your home free of charge and shoot you straight on what issues your home is facing, if any. A comprehensive plan will be created and our inspector will walk you through every detail so you have a full understanding on what needs to be done to make any corrections. We will answer all of your questions and we provide the best pricing in the city. Call us today and put us to work for you.