We are masters at finding creative solutions to foundation problems. We have years of experience in slab foundation repair in Irving, and we are ready to fix your slab foundation. We have encountered many different types of slab foundation problems so we are equipped with the knowledge and experience to fix a wide range of problems. 

We also have experience in pier and beam foundation work, so while these problems may be specific to slab, if you have a pier and beam in need of repair we are here to help you.

Here are a few common problems and how we can provide you with slab foundation repair in Irving. 

Shifting Foundation

Slab foundations can shift over time, especially if it was initially built on a grade. This is dangerous because your home is at risk of shifting too much and cracking. This problem is largely due to the soil beneath the house settling. When the soil settles and shifts, the foundation on top of it flows with the soil. 

This is an avoidable problem if proper care and safe practices are followed in the initial build stage. If the proper protocols are not followed and the soil begins to shift, we have innovative solutions to the problem.

If your foundation is shifting, it is time to call a professional so you can restore your home’s most important feature. 

Invasive Plants

Be careful of what types of plants you put in your flowerbeds around the house. Certain species of plants have water-hungry and destructive roots. For example, don’t plant a weeping willow tree near your house. The roots are very long and considered to be invasive.

Long and deep roots can cause many different foundation problems, but there are two main problems you should especially watch out for. These two problems are foundation cracks due to pressure from the roots, and uneven moisture levels under the house. 

Foundation Cracks From Roots

Tree roots are thick and strong to keep the tree firmly planted in place. While this is good for the tree, if planted near a house, the tree roots can cause uneven soil under the foundation. This is where cracks become a concern. 

Just as you can see cracks in sidewalks from settling and plant growth, the same can happen in houses. The concrete used for foundations is much thicker than sidewalks, but it is best practice to landscape with this in mind. 

Uneven Moisture Levels

Plant roots also will gravitate toward high moisture areas to gain as much water as they can. This is part of what causes cracks, but uneven soil moisture levels can also cause their own problems. 

Under the slab foundation, it is not uncommon for there to be a higher concentration of moisture under the concrete structure than compared to the moisture level around the parameter. Soil that is dry shrinks faster, so sometimes there is a warping effect that is caused then the edges of the foundation are dryer than the middle.

Innovative Foundation Repair 

If you are experiencing any of these problems, call us at (469) 529-7800 for your slab foundation repair in Irving. We are happy to come out and give you a free estimate, just contact us anytime.  

We have years of experience with foundation problems and we are ready to offer our expertise to help solve your foundation problems. Whether you are experiencing a shifting foundation, cracks, or uneven moisture levels, we can help create a repair plan. 

We can fix many other foundation problems too, so call us for any problems you are having with your slab or your pier and beam foundation.