A solid foundation is vital for the stability and security of any home. If you're dealing with foundation issues, it's important to fix them promptly to avoid further damage. At Xpert Foundation Repair, we specialize in residential foundation repair, home foundation leveling, pier and beam structural repair, and under slab tunneling. Our professional team in San Antonio, TX, provides high-quality solutions to ensure your home stays secure and stable.

◉ How to Identify Foundation Issues

Residents may not always be aware when their foundation is unstable. Here are some warning symptoms that indicate your home may require professional attention:

➤ Cracks in walls and ceilings :– If you notice diagonal cracks, it may point to foundation movement.
➤ Sloping or sagging floors :– Tilted floors often occur due to shifting foundation support.
➤ Doors and windows that won’t close properly :– Struggles opening or closing doors and windows is a sign of foundation shift.
➤ Gaps around windows and doors :– These gaps appear when the foundation settles, causing structural distortion.
➤ Moisture issues near the base of your home – Poor drainage can result in foundation settlement.

If you observe any of these symptoms, it’s best to contact professionals like Xpert Foundation Repair for an assessment.

◉ Expert Foundation Repair Methods

Our home foundation repair home foundation repair solutions help with identifying and fixing root structural problems. Whether it's due to soil movement, water damage, or age-related deterioration, we deliver customized fixes to strengthen the durability of your home’s foundation.

Some common techniques include:

➤ Slab foundation repairs :– If your home is has a slab foundation, we repair cracks, sinking sections, and shifting slabs.
➤ Pier installation :– We use reinforced steel or concrete piers to stabilize and lift the foundation, preventing further damage.
➤ Soil stabilization :– Unstable earth can result in foundation movement. Our soil stabilization techniques ensure stability.

◉ Home Foundation Leveling

Over time, foundation movement can lead to uneven floors and structural concerns. Precision leveling for your foundation is a process that restores your foundation to its original state and maintains stability.

Our approaches to leveling include:

➤ Concrete lifting with mudjacking :– This process requires applying a concrete mixture beneath the slab to raise and stabilize the foundation.
➤ Piering systems :– We use screw-in or hydraulic piers to lift foundations impacted by soil shifting.
➤ Shimming for pier & beam foundations :– This technique repairs foundation misalignment by adjusting support beams beneath the home.

◉ Restoring Your Pier & Beam Structure

Older homes as well as some newer properties utilize pier & beam foundation. While these structures provide access, they can develop wood rot, shifting, and sagging floors.

Signs of pier & beam damage:

➤ Rotting wood supports :– Moisture exposure can harm the timber joists.
➤ Shifting piers :– Ground movement may lead to pier displacement.
➤ Weak or flexing flooring :– Aging beams can result in floor movement.

Our expert pier & beam solutions offer securing or upgrading wooden beams, placing additional piers, and improving proper drainage to stop moisture-related damage.