Foundation Repair

What Causes Foundations and Slabs to Sink?

Warning Signs of Foundation/Slab Failure

Methods of Repairing Sunken Concrete

Choosing the Correct Method of Repair (Slabjacking or Piering?)

Foundation Supports ("Piling" or "Piering")

Advantages of Piers

Push Piers

Helical Piers

Typical Steps in a Piering Installation

Illustrated review of the piering process

Slabjacking (also "mudjacking")

Advantages of Slabjacking

How Slabjacking is Done

Typical Slabjacking Procedure:

Drill-Holes

Pumping Grout

Hole Patching

Problems/Solutions on Slabjacking Jobs

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Foundation Repair

Other Resources

Find a Foundation Repair Contractor

Living With Expansive Soils- a Guide to Foundation Maintenance by Marshall Addison

Typical Equipment and Materials Used for Slabjacking- For the Terminally Curious

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