Straight Steel or Helical Steel Piers often provide the best long-term solution to fix a foundation problem. Pressed pilings or drilled concrete piers may also be a good choice depending upon the condition of the house and the type of sub-surface strata. Sunview Foundation Repair's certified foundation repair inspectors look at: soil type, age and weight of the structure, drainage, foundation strength, and cost to arrive at the best foundation repair method to fix the problem.

Pier placement is not an exact science, so it is not uncommon for reputable house leveling contractors to differ somewhat in their repair plans. For a concrete slab foundation, the Foundation Performance Organization has established guidelines for underpinning support. Some foundation repair companies will understate the extent of the foundation problem in order to win your business. Except in cases of upheaval, a house has never been damaged by installing too many piers. Many Texas houses have lost market value because of inadequate underpinning.

Upheaval is caused by water induced clay soil expansion under a house. The repair plan for upheaval may include selective underpinning, and/or actions to dry the soil, such as drainage correction with surface drains or french drains.

What we hear from homeowners is that they want a long-term warranty and peace of mind the issues will not happen again. That is why the best solution is an interior drainage system.

This takes a professional to come in and do an inspection to determine an issue. Most wet basements are caused by exterior issues

Yes. You can even use a sealant but often the moisture is still coming in through the concrete walls and floors which will eventually break the seal of the sealant material and water will get through again. It is better to fix the problem by install drainage system.

Cracks form in foundation walls for three main reasons; shrinkage cracks from curing concrete, cracks from foundation settlement and cracks caused by expansive soils. Foundation wall cracks vary in severity from a simple cosmetic issue to a major structural problem with your home. However, even serious foundation problems, when addressed early on, can be quickly and permanently fixed.