Professional House Leveling in San Antonio

The most common sign that a house is not level is loose, raised, or squeaking flooring. New floors are usually always installed on a level surface and the flooring materials are placed together perfectly. When shifting and settling occurs, the flooring can often sag or raise at pressure points. This pressure can also cause cracks in exterior and interior walls, brick siding, and ceilings, as well as gaps in door jams and windows. You may notice that your doors stick to the frame or your windows don’t shut completely.

Extreme variation in seasonal temperatures affect foundations from year to year. In San Antonio, this means that a dry summer week followed by a rainy one is likely to cause big problems for the foundation due to soil absorption. To make matters worse, Texas soil is comprised of mostly clay which is highly absorbent and expands considerably. This added pressure against the foundation can cause cracks which weaken the foundation. When the moisture dries up from the hot San Antonio sun, the soil then contracts, pulling away from the foundation. This contraction can cause additional settling that can be harmful and require foundation repair.

A level house is extremely important, as its levelness ensures that structure weight is distributed evenly upon a foundation. Foundation leveling restores the house back to its original position as much as possible. Usually, the house leveling process is an important step in a foundation repair after other issues are first addressed. Failure to address underlying issues such as erosion, soil conditions, plumbing, or drainage will make house leveling unsuccessful in the long-term. In other words, you can’t just treat the symptom if you expect the solve a foundation problem! House leveling can have a big impact on the value of your home, especially if foundation issues are present. By addressing these issues, you make your home more marketable because future foundation problems are far less likely to occur. Don’t let foundation issues come between you and the value and safety of your home. We offer a wide variety of foundation repairs and solutions, including foundation and house leveling.