Settling slabs and piers
Soft, compressible soils let foundations sink unevenly.
Foundation Settlement RepairSoutheast & Gulf Coast · LA
Basement waterproofing in Louisiana
Hot, humid and very wet, with hurricanes and tropical storms. Much of south Louisiana sits on soft, compressible delta soils, some areas below sea level, while north Louisiana has clays and hills.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in Louisiana have?
Basements are essentially absent. Homes are on slabs or raised pier-and-beam foundations; many New Orleans homes are raised on piers.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in Louisiana?
Crawl space moisture under raised homes
High humidity and standing water rot framing under pier homes.
Crawl Space EncapsulationWhich Louisiana cities have local guides?
Which parts of Louisiana are covered?
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
- Metairie
What do Louisiana homeowners ask most?
Does a Louisiana house need waterproofing without a basement?
Usually the issues are drainage and moisture: water pooling around slabs, damp spaces under raised homes and settlement. Grading, drains and vapor barriers address those.
Why is my New Orleans house sinking?
Much of the area sits on soft, compressible soils that consolidate over time. Releveling with piers is common; an engineer should assess before work.
Where can I verify this information about Louisiana?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Louisiana.
- 2U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: MoldGuidance on moisture control and keeping indoor humidity low to prevent mold.
- 3FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Louisiana is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 4U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: RadonWhy basements in Louisiana should be tested for radon, and how sealed sumps fit with mitigation.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in Louisiana?
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