Foundation settlement rarely arrests itself.  Rather, without stabilization,  the damage becomes greater and the cost of repair escalates.  So, if you  see any signs of foundation settlement, call us to determine if your home is 
in need of repairs.  If your home is in need of stabilization, we will explain your  problem and the solution in detail and give you a free estimate.

Causes of Foundation Settling

• Expansive clay soil. Clay soil is moisture dependent; when wet it swells losing bearing capacity and when dry it shrinks allowing settlement

• Poor compaction of soil house is built on

• Excessive water under and around structure due to plumbing leaks, excessive irrigation, rain, improper drainage, etc.

• Structures are sometimes built over debris such as construction material, tree stumps, etc.  As the debris decomposes the structure will settle.

What Can I Do?

The solution is to transfer the weight of your home to deeper, more competent soils that will support the weight of your home.  The way to do this is to use Chance Helical Piers