A solid foundation is crucial for the stability and safety of any home. If you're facing foundation problems, it's important to resolve them promptly to prevent further structural issues. At Xpert Foundation Repair, we offer expert services in home foundation repair, foundation leveling services, pier and beam structural repair, and under slab tunneling. Our experienced team in San Antonio, TX, provides high-quality services to ensure your home is kept safe and structurally sound.
◉ Common Signs of Foundation Problems
Property owners may not always realize when their foundation is damaged. Here are some warning signs that indicate your home may require professional repair services:
➤ Cracks in walls and ceilings :– If you spot diagonal cracks, it may be a sign of foundation movement.
➤ Sloping or sagging floors :– Warped floors often occur due to shifting structural integrity.
➤ Sticking doors and windows :– Difficulty shutting or adjusting doors and windows is a clue of foundation shift.
➤ Misaligned door and window frames :– These gaps occur when the foundation shifts, causing frame misalignment.
➤ Moisture issues near the base of your home – Standing water can result in foundation weakening.
If you notice any of these warning signs, it’s best to consult professionals like Xpert Foundation Repair for an evaluation.
◉ Expert Foundation Repair Methods
Our home foundation repair services help with identifying and resolving hidden structural problems. Whether it's due to soil movement, water damage, or age-related deterioration, we deliver personalized fixes to restore the integrity of your home’s foundation.
Some widely used techniques include:
➤ Slab foundation repairs :– If your home is features a slab foundation, we repair cracks, sinking zones, and shifting slabs.
➤ Pier installation :– We use strong or heavy-duty piers to stabilize and elevate the foundation, preventing further deterioration.
➤ Strengthening the ground beneath your home :– Shifting ground can result in foundation movement. Our soil stabilization techniques support balance.
◉ Home Foundation Leveling
Due to various factors, foundation settlement can lead to misaligned structures and problems. Precision leveling for your foundation is a process that restores your foundation to its original state and secures structural integrity.
Our foundation correction techniques include:
➤ Mudjacking :– This process utilizes applying a concrete mixture beneath the slab to raise and secure the foundation.
➤ Using piers for stability :– under slab tunneling We use helical or push piers to support foundations suffering from soil shifting.
➤ Shimming for pier & beam foundations :– This technique fixes foundation misalignment by modifying joists beneath the home.
◉ Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
Many properties as well as some recent builds feature pier and beam structural systems. While these base systems ensure access, they can develop moisture decay, shifting, and sagging floors.
Problems with pier & beam foundations:
➤ Rotting wood supports :– Water damage can weaken the wooden posts.
➤ Unstable foundation piers :– Erosion may lead to pier displacement.
➤ Sagging or bouncing floors :– Insufficient support can cause floor movement.
Our pier & beam foundation repair include securing or swapping wooden beams, installing additional piers, and ensuring proper water management to prevent water issues.