What Foundation Settlement Looks Like
Settlement happens when the soil under part of a foundation drops or loses support. It can show up as a sinking corner, cracks above doors and windows, stair-step cracks in brick, floors that slope and gaps where walls meet ceilings. In Texas, the usual causes are expansive clay that shrinks in dry weather, plumbing leaks that wash out soil, and drainage that keeps one side of the house wetter than the rest.
How We Repair Settlement
We take elevation readings to see where the foundation has dropped, then look for the cause. Repairs usually combine support and correction: piers carry the load to stable soil, slab lifting or jacking brings low areas back up, grout fills voids, and drainage or leak repairs stop the problem from returning.
We give you a written scope and upfront quote before work starts, and we re-check elevations when the work is done.
Related Services
Settlement repair often uses foundation pier installation and slab foundation repair, along with house leveling and foundation drainage. If you are seeing signs of settlement, start with a foundation inspection, or see our main foundation repair page.
Technician insight
Piers stop a foundation from settling further, but they do not fix the water problem that caused it. Settlement repairs hold up best when drainage is corrected at the same time.
A Typical Settlement Repair
A common case is a home where one side has dropped after a dry summer and a leaking downspout kept that soil soft. The usual path is piers on the low side, lifting the slab back toward level and moving the downspout discharge away from the house.
Foundation Settlement Repair Services We Offer in Texas
✓Pier Installation
Helical, push or concrete piers placed to stop further settlement.
✓Slab Lifting
Foam or grout injection to raise and support settled slabs.
✓Void Filling and Soil Stabilization
Filling voids and stabilizing weak soil under the foundation.
✓Drainage Correction
Grading, gutters and French drains to keep soil moisture even.
Foundation Settlement Repair Cost in TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Pier installation (per pier) | $1,000–$3,500 | National estimate; depends on pier type and depth. |
| Slab lifting | $500–$3,000 | National estimate; depends on area lifted. |
| Drainage correction | $1,000–$5,000 | National estimate; depends on drain length and access. |
Ranges are national estimates. Call (214) 807-4840 for exact pricing for your home and location.
How it works
- 1
Inspection
We inspect interior and exterior signs of settlement and take elevation readings.
- 2
Cause Review
We check drainage, leaks, trees and soil moisture to find why the foundation moved.
- 3
Quote
You receive a written repair scope and price before work begins.
- 4
Repair and Re-check
We install the supports, correct the cause and re-measure elevations.
Pricing
National average estimates are shown for reference. Call us for exact pricing for your home and location.