A solid foundation is vital for the stability and security of any home. If you're experiencing foundation problems, it's critical to resolve them promptly to prevent further structural issues. At Xpert Foundation Repair, we offer expert services in residential foundation repair, home foundation leveling, pier & beam foundation repair, and under slab tunneling. Our professional team in San Antonio, TX, offers top-quality solutions to make sure your home remains secure and stable.
◉ How to Identify Foundation Issues
Homeowners may not always recognize when their foundation is compromised. Here are some common symptoms that suggest your home may require professional repair services:
➤ Cracks in walls and ceilings :– If you notice stair-step cracks, it may point to foundation movement.
➤ Sloping or sagging floors :– Warped floors often happen because of shifting structural integrity.
➤ Sticking doors and windows :– Problems opening or closing doors and windows is a sign of structural movement.
➤ Gaps around windows and doors :– These gaps form when the foundation settles, causing frame misalignment.
➤ Moisture issues near the base of your home – Standing water can result in foundation weakening.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s best to reach out to professionals like Xpert Foundation Repair for an assessment.
◉ How We Fix Your Foundation
Our foundation restoration services are designed for identifying and fixing underlying structural problems. Whether it's due to soil movement, moisture problems, or age-related deterioration, we provide tailored fixes to restore the integrity of your home’s foundation.
Some effective approaches include:
➤ Fixing cracked or sinking slabs :– If your home is has a slab foundation, we repair fractures, sinking sections, and shifting slabs.
➤ Pier installation :– We use strong or heavy-duty piers to stabilize and level the foundation, stopping further damage.
➤ Strengthening the ground beneath your home :– Shifting ground can cause foundation movement. Our ground reinforcement techniques support stability.
◉ Restoring Even Floors
With age, foundation movement can cause uneven floors and structural concerns. Home foundation leveling is a process that corrects your foundation to its original state and ensures structural integrity.
Our foundation correction techniques include:
➤ Mudjacking :– This process requires pumping a grout beneath the slab to elevate and stabilize the foundation.
➤ Piering systems :– We use helical or push piers to support foundations impacted by soil shifting.
➤ Shimming for pier & beam foundations :– This technique fixes foundation misalignment by modifying joists beneath the home.
◉ Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
Older homes and some modern constructions utilize pier and beam structural systems. While these base systems ensure access, they can suffer from moisture decay, movement, and structural dips.
Common pier home foundation repair & beam issues:
➤ Rotting wood supports :– Water damage can weaken the timber posts.
➤ Unstable foundation piers :– Changes in soil conditions may result in foundation instability.
➤ Sagging or bouncing floors :– Insufficient support can cause a bouncy or sagging floor.
Our pier & beam foundation repair include securing or swapping wooden beams, adding additional piers, and providing proper water management to reduce moisture-related damage.