Slab movement in expansive clay
Drought shrinkage and rain swelling crack slabs, bricks and drywall.
Foundation Settlement RepairTexas & the Southern Plains · TX
Basement waterproofing in Texas
Hot summers, mild winters, long droughts broken by intense rain, plus Gulf hurricanes. Highly expansive clays underlie Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, and Houston sits on soft, wet Gulf Coast clays.
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What kinds of foundations do homes in Texas have?
Basements are rare. Most homes are on slab-on-grade foundations, with pier-and-beam crawl spaces in older neighborhoods.
What basement and foundation problems are most common in Texas?
Pier-and-beam crawl space moisture
Older homes on piers suffer humidity, standing water and rot.
Crawl Space EncapsulationFlash-flood runoff
Intense storms send water against slabs and under doors on poorly graded lots.
Yard Drainage, Grading & DownspoutsWhich Texas cities have local guides?
Which parts of Texas are covered?
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Austin
- Fort Worth
- El Paso
- Arlington
What do Texas homeowners ask most?
Why do Texas foundations crack so often?
Much of Texas sits on expansive clay that shrinks in drought and swells after rain. Slabs move with it. Consistent drainage and moisture around the foundation reduce movement; significant movement needs an engineer and piers.
Is foundation repair licensed in Texas?
No statewide license exists. Choose a contractor that works from a licensed engineer's evaluation, provides a transferable warranty and pulls city permits where required.
Where can I verify this information about Texas?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Texas.
- 2FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Texas is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 3U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: MoldGuidance on moisture control and keeping indoor humidity low to prevent mold.
- 4NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Texas.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
Wet basement or cracked foundation in Texas?
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