Hill Country Slab Foundation Challenges
Slab-on-grade foundations are common in newer Hill Country homes, but they face unique challenges from our region's expansive clay soil and limestone bedrock conditions.
During drought periods, clay soil shrinks away from your concrete slab, creating voids underneath. When heavy rains return, the soil expands with tremendous force, causing uneven pressure that leads to cracking, settling, and structural damage.
Professional slab foundation repair addresses these issues with proven techniques including pressed pilings, concrete lifting, and structural stabilization.
Common Slab Foundation Problems
- Cracks in concrete slab
- Uneven or sloping floors
- Doors and windows sticking
- Gaps between walls and floor
- Cracks in interior walls
- Visible foundation settling
- Plumbing issues from shifting