A solid foundation is vital for the stability and safety of any home. If you're experiencing foundation problems, it's important to resolve them as soon as possible to avoid further damage. At Xpert Foundation Repair, we are professionals in home foundation repair, foundation leveling services, pier and beam structural repair, and under slab tunneling. Our professional team in San Antonio, TX, offers expert solutions to make sure your home stays safe and stable.
◉ Common Signs of Foundation Problems
Property owners may not always be aware when their foundation is damaged. Here are some warning indicators that indicate your home may require professional attention:
➤ Cracks in walls and ceilings :– If you see diagonal cracks, it may indicate foundation movement.
➤ Uneven floors :– Warped floors often result from shifting structural integrity.
➤ Sticking doors and windows :– Difficulty shutting or adjusting doors and windows is a symptom of structural movement.
➤ Misaligned door and window frames :– These spaces occur when the foundation settles, causing frame misalignment.
➤ Moisture issues near the base of your home – Standing water can lead to foundation settlement.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s best to reach out to professionals like Xpert Foundation Repair for an assessment.
◉ Home Foundation Repair Solutions
Our foundation restoration techniques are designed for identifying and fixing hidden structural problems. Whether it's due to soil movement, water damage, or general wear and tear, we offer tailored solutions to strengthen the integrity of your home’s foundation.
Some widely used techniques are:
➤ Slab foundation repairs :– If your home is features a slab foundation, we repair fractures, sinking zones, and unsteady structures.
➤ Pier installation :– We use steel or heavy-duty piers to support and lift the foundation, preventing further damage.
➤ Strengthening the ground beneath your home :– Shifting ground can lead to foundation movement. Our ground reinforcement techniques ensure balance.
◉ Foundation Leveling Services
Due to various factors, foundation movement can cause misaligned structures and problems. Home foundation leveling is a process that restores your foundation to its original state and secures stability.
Our foundation correction techniques feature:
➤ Mudjacking :– This process utilizes injecting a concrete mixture beneath home foundation leveling the slab to elevate and secure the foundation.
➤ Piering systems :– We use helical or push piers to lift foundations impacted by soil shifting.
➤ Shimming for pier & beam foundations :– This technique corrects uneven floors by reinforcing support beams beneath the home.
◉ Restoring Your Pier & Beam Structure
Older homes along with some newer properties feature pier & beam foundation. While these structures offer stability, they can develop moisture decay, shifting, and sagging floors.
Common pier & beam issues:
➤ Rotting wood supports :– Humidity can weaken the timber joists.
➤ Shifting piers :– Ground movement may result in piers shifting.
➤ Sagging or bouncing floors :– Insufficient support can lead to a bouncy or sagging floor.
Our pier & beam foundation repair feature reinforcing or upgrading wooden beams, placing additional piers, and improving proper drainage to prevent moisture-related damage.