A solid foundation is essential for the strength and safety of any home. If you're experiencing foundation issues, it's critical to fix them quickly to avoid further damage. At Xpert Foundation Repair, we specialize in home foundation repair, home foundation leveling, pier & beam foundation repair, and sub-slab tunneling services. Our skilled team in San Antonio, TX, provides top-quality services to make sure your home remains safe and stable.
◉ How to Identify Foundation Issues
Homeowners may not always recognize when their foundation is unstable. Here are some warning symptoms that suggest your home may require professional repair services:
➤ Cracks in walls and ceilings :– If you spot diagonal cracks, it may indicate foundation movement.
➤ Uneven floors :– Warped floors often happen because of shifting foundation support.
➤ Sticking doors and windows :– Difficulty opening or closing doors and windows is a symptom of foundation shift.
➤ Misaligned door and window frames :– These spaces form when the foundation moves, causing frame misalignment.
➤ Water pooling around the foundation – Excess water buildup can result in foundation weakening.
If you experience any of these red flags, it’s best to reach out to professionals like Xpert Foundation Repair for an evaluation.
◉ How We Fix Your Foundation
Our home foundation repair techniques are designed for identifying and resolving hidden structural problems. Whether it's due to soil movement, moisture problems, or age-related deterioration, we deliver personalized under slab tunneling fixes to fix the durability of your home’s foundation.
Some effective repair methods include:
➤ Slab foundation repairs :– If your home is has a slab foundation, we address cracks, sinking zones, and unsteady structures.
➤ Pier installation :– We use steel or concrete piers to stabilize and elevate the foundation, halting further deterioration.
➤ Strengthening the ground beneath your home :– Unstable earth can cause foundation movement. Our soil stabilization techniques support stability.
◉ Restoring Even Floors
With age, foundation settlement can result in uneven floors and problems. Precision leveling for your foundation is a process that restores your foundation to its proper height and ensures stability.
Our leveling methods feature:
➤ Concrete lifting with mudjacking :– This process utilizes pumping a concrete mixture beneath the slab to raise and stabilize the foundation.
➤ Piering systems :– We use screw-in or push piers to lift foundations affected by soil instability.
➤ Shimming for pier & beam foundations :– This technique corrects foundation misalignment by reinforcing support beams beneath the home.
◉ Pier & Beam Foundation Repair
Older homes as well as some recent builds have pier and beam structural systems. While these foundations ensure stability, they can suffer from wood rot, shifting, and sagging floors.
Common pier & beam issues:
➤ Rotting wood supports :– Humidity can harm the wooden support beams.
➤ Unstable foundation piers :– Changes in soil conditions may cause foundation instability.
➤ Weak or flexing flooring :– Insufficient support can result in a bouncy or sagging floor.
Our expert pier & beam solutions include securing or upgrading wooden beams, placing additional piers, and ensuring proper drainage to stop water issues.