House Leveling in Palestine, TX
Older homes aren’t built on a slab. Instead, they’re built on a series of piers, with beams making up part of the flooring resting on those piers.
Like slab foundation homes, these homes are susceptible to foundation heave and settlement–an especially big problem for homes built on the clay soil that makes up most of Palestine.
When your pier-and-beam home has sloping floors, you need a certified foundation repair team that provides home leveling services.
Lone Star Foundation Repair is one of the only certified foundation repair specialists in the region.
If you think your pier-and-beam home needs repair, we’ll send an analyst to measure its floor slope and help determine whether it is in danger.
If so, we’ll devise a pier and beam foundation repair plan for you.
Trusted House Leveling Company in Palestine, TX
When you choose a contractor to work on your home–especially something so vital as its foundation–you put a lot of faith and trust in that person.
You’re trusting them with your home–the biggest investment most people will make.
You want to make sure that they take care of it.
Lone Star Foundation Repair is a certified pier and beam home leveling company. We’re also committed to providing the best service possible.
We start by performing a thorough foundation inspection. We check for the common signs of foundation problems, but we also accurately measure the slope of your home.
Foundation Heave & Settlement
Typically, the most common cause for foundation problems is foundation heave and settlement. This is especially true in Palestine, TX, where the red clay soil absorbs more moisture when it rains and then contracts more once it dries.
This expansion and contraction can wreak havoc on both slab and pier and beam foundations.
As the soil contracts, the foundation piers will rise and lower, potentially leaving homes unlevel or causing foundation damage.
It’s especially important to pay attention to your foundation during the rainy season (March-June) going into the hot, dry summer months (July-September).
If you noticed that this year’s spring rains may have caused your home to come unlevel, contact the professionals at Lone Star Foundation Repair to schedule an in-depth foundation inspection.
Common Signs of An Unlevel Pier & Beam Foundation
Uneven Floors
The most common–and some would say obvious–that your home has come unlevel is sloping floors. In some instances, it can be very easy to see if your floors are unlevel. In others, it may require the purpose-built slope measuring devices our crews use.
Drywall Cracks
When homes come unlevel, it puts strain on the drywall–which isn’t the strongest material. This causes cracks to form. If you notice cracks beginning to appear in your drywall, your home may need pier and beam house leveling. Not all drywall cracks are from unlevel floors, though.
Stairstep Cracks in Brick
As a home comes unlevel, it puts pressure on the mortar and bricks, causing a specific type of crack. If your home’s veneer is brick and you notice cracks in the mortar–especially one following the brick’s “stair step” pattern–you may need a foundation repair specialist.
Stuck Doors & Windows
When a home comes unlevel, doors and windows may start sticking or otherwise being difficult to open. This is because the path the door or window has to travel is getting obstructed in one way or another. If you have stuck doors, contact Lone Star Foundation Repair.
Contact Lone Star for Pier & Beam Foundation Repair in Palestine, TX
Leveling a pier and beam home isn’t a DIY job. If you think your home needs leveling, schedule a free foundation inspection with a certified foundation professional.
