Your home or business is only as sound as its foundation.  If your building has foundation problems you need to know they will not magically disappear.  Foundation issues will only get worse over time.  Foundation problems are common in the Austin area and the surrounding Texas hill country. 

The Austin area has extremely variable geology.  There are areas with sandy soils, expansive soils (red clay, black clay, and sandy loam), areas of limestone rock and more, all within our area.  Those who live on weathered rock formations may think they will have no foundation problems because the rock is generally non-expansive.  However, expansive shale and weathered limestone present their own set of potential foundation problems.

Problems with your foundation are typically caused by one or more of these conditions:

• Expansive soils
  Soils with high clay content.  Expansive soils swell with moisture then shrink when dry.  This means your foundation rises and falls depending on the amount of moisture in the soil. Continuous movement of the foundation can lead to serious cracking.   Periods of drought or excessive rain contribute to the problems of expansive soils.

• Inadequate drainage
  Homes and businesses effected by inadequate drainage are those that were not constructed on an elevation that drains water away from the building and buildings that lack proper gutters and downspouts.

• Plumbing leaks
  Water leaks from showers, sinks, bath tubs, and toilets can occur under the slab or pier and beam foundation.  Leaks may be invisible while causing serious foundation problems.

• Inferior foundation construction
  The foundation may be too thin, lack sufficient support, reenforcing metal framework may be inadequate, or concrete may not have been properly cured.

Click on the buttons, below, to learn about the signs of foundation problems, reasons why we use only steel piers for our foundation repair, reasons for calling Superior Foundation Repair, and steps you can take to maintain a firm foundation.

We fix broken homes! Whatever the cause of your foundation woes you can rely on Superior Foundation Repair to give you a concise honest appraisal.  Then we work with you to remedy the problems quickly and efficiently.  We care for your home as if it was our own.  Add to that our no hassle warranty and you can see why it just makes good sense to call us first.