The term “foundation leveling” refers to the process of leveling an uneven concrete slab, crawl space or basement foundation to a satisfactory elevation. Foundation leveling can be accomplished using a wide-variety of different foundation repair methods.

Foundation problems are not uncommon in homes across the United States. Foundation movement can occur. A foundation that heaves upward or settles downward may need repair. Foundation leveling can fix the problems in many cases.

A home’s foundation may shift because there are problematic soil conditions, compromised structural integrity in the footings or piers, under-slab plumbing leaks, tree root intrusion or inadequate drainage. These issues must be addressed before foundation or house leveling is performed.

Foundation problems are usually caused by the continuously changing soil conditions around your building. This happens because soil expands when it absorbs moisture and contracts as it dries. The process of expanding and contracting causes foundations to move, settle, and crack. This is especially true during dry periods or heavy rains. Tress and large plants can also cause damage as they drink up moisture and dry out the soil under your home. Too much soil moisture due to inadequate drainage is yet another source of foundation problems. Any or all of these factors can also cause doors and windows to stick. And create cracks in drywall and brick among other problems; all resulting in the potential for significant damage to your home. We can repair these problems by leveling and/ or “shoring” your home or building’s foundation and we can do it with a lifetime transferrable warranty.

Note: In some areas of Louisiana the term ” shoring” is used by locals interchangeably with “foundation repair,” and “foundation leveling.”

Intrusive tree roots also absorb large amounts of water from soil under the foundation. When this happens, the soil dries and shrinks. This loss of moisture (and resulting soil shrinkage) can cause one part of the foundation to move more than the other parts—differential movement. With differential movement, foundation cracks may look like stairs or steps or as diagonal cracks. Differential movement often is responsible for more structural damage than other types of shifting. Foundation cracks can appear on exterior or interior walls and floors.