Common Causes of Foundation Problems
Many Texas and Oklahoma homes were built before soil analysis was routinely performed; clay and sandy soils in particular are prone to expansion, contraction, and shifting.
All homes settle over time naturally, but if different parts of your home have sunk or sloped further than others, it’s time to call Pier King.
If your home site was improperly graded or it sits at the bottom of a hill, foundation problems could develop as a result of gradual soil and debris accumulation, flash floods, or erosion.
If your home never had gutters, or sits on a hard soil bed, water accumulating around your foundation will eventually cause it to swell, shrink, or crack.
Even the smallest, slowest water leak from an underground pipe can cause extensive foundation problems.
While most Texas and Oklahoma contractors are careful to build to code, some still take shortcuts resulting in foundation damage.