Settling foundation and sinking slab repair that finds why soil gave way, then stabilizes the ground or the structure with lifting, drainage and support.
A foundation settles when the soil under part of it compresses, washes away or dries and shrinks. A slab sinks for the same reasons, often near a downspout or a leaking pipe. You may see a gap at the brick, a door that rubs, a sloping porch or a crack across the garage floor. Many homes around Nashville show a little settling in the first years, and ongoing settling is a reason to look at drainage and support together, not only at the crack.
We look at the house and the lot, noting where water collects, where gutters empty and where the ground slopes. We measure floors, check windows and doors and look at the soil along the foundation. Depending on what we find, the plan may include drainage changes, filling voids under a slab, lifting the slab or adding piers to the footing. We explain which parts of the problem are structural, which are about water and which are cosmetic. If the movement is big, we recommend an engineer first, and we avoid fixing symptoms while the cause is still active.
Washed-out soil, leaks, roots and poor drainage all let the ground give way.
Gutters, grading and leaking pipes are fixed so the soil stops changing.
Void fill, slab lifting and piers solve different problems.
Trim, brick and drywall repairs are listed apart from structural work.
We look for washed-out soil, leaks, roots and poor drainage.
Measurements show where the structure has moved.
Gutters, grading and leaks are addressed so the soil stops changing.
Void fill, lifting or piers depending on the situation.
Trim, drywall and brick repairs are listed apart from structure.
Bigger movement is sent to a structural engineer.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideFoundation Warning SignsHow to read cracks, sticking doors, sloping floors and gaps, and which signs call for a closer look.Learn more 
Comparison guideGutters and GradingHow gutters, downspout extensions and ground slope work together to keep roof and yard water away from your…Learn more 
ResourceUSDAA free online tool from the USDA that maps soil types and properties, including drainage class and depth…Learn more Answer five questions about your property, goals and timing to see which waterproofing services to start with.
You tell us what you have seen, where and when, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the outside and inside with a moisture meter, take photos, measure slopes and call for utility marking.
You review the cause, the options and a plain written scope with every line and the schedule before anything is ordered.
We handle permits, protect your property and prepare the work area, from the floor edge to the trench.
We install drains, pumps, liners or repairs, restore floors and lawns and test every system with water.
We walk the job with you, share a care guide and schedule a first checkup.
Yes, especially in the first years. Ongoing movement is what to watch.
Soil washing out, poor compaction, leaking pipes and roots are common causes.
It may if the cause continues. That is why we fix water and support together.
A fill hides the gap, but it does not stop what caused it.
It depends on the method. Drainage fixes are quick, and piers take longer.
Foundation Piers and UnderpinningFoundation piers and underpinning that transfer a settling house onto deeper, more stable soil or rock, with engineered…Explore 
Slab Lifting and LevelingSlab lifting and leveling for sunken driveways, patios, walkways and garage floors, using injected foam or grout to…Explore 
Foundation Inspection and Engineering ReferralsFoundation inspection and engineering referrals that document cracks, floors and drainage, then connect you with a structural engineer…Explore 
Grading and RegradingGrading and regrading that reshape the soil around your house so surface water slopes away from the foundation…Explore Tell us about your property and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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