Alamo City Foundation Repair

Concrete slab foundations are common throughout San Antonio, but the region's expansive clay soil can cause significant movement and cracking. Alamo City Foundation Repair specializes in diagnosing and repairing concrete slab issues using advanced techniques, including tunneling when necessary to minimize disruption to your property. We address the root causes of slab failure, such as soil erosion, poor drainage, or hydrostatic pressure, ensuring a permanent solution. Our process begins with a t...

Older homes in San Antonio often feature pier and beam foundations, which are prone to wood rot, termite damage, and settling due to changing moisture levels. Alamo City Foundation Repair provides expert pier and beam repair services, from replacing rotted posts and beams to installing new concrete piers or adjustable steel supports. Our team will inspect your crawl space for signs of trouble: sagging floors, uneven door frames, or dampness that leads to mold. We design a repair strategy that ma...

When a foundation settles unevenly, the entire structure can become compromised. Alamo City Foundation Repair offers professional house lifting services to raise sunken sections of your home or business back to their original elevation. This complex process requires precision engineering and specialized equipment, which our experienced team handles with care. We begin with a detailed assessment to determine the extent of settlement and the best lifting method — whether using hydraulic jacks, pus...

Foundation problems rarely fix themselves, and small signs like a sticking door or a crack over a window often point to movement underneath. We start with an inspection by owner Jack Martin, who looks at how your foundation is settling and what is causing it. From there we build a repair plan aimed at the cause rather than just the symptoms, whether that means stabilizing soil conditions, correcting drainage, or adding support where the structure is failing. You will get a clear estimate and upd...

Concrete slabs in San Antonio often crack and shift because of the expansive clay soil that swells and shrinks with moisture. Our crews diagnose exactly where the slab has settled or heaved and then choose a method to correct it. Depending on the situation, we use pressed pilings or helical piers to stabilize the slab and lift it back toward its original level. When needed, we tunnel beneath the slab to limit disruption to the rest of your property. We also address what drove the failure, such a...

Many older homes here sit on pier and beam foundations, and over the years the wood beams and posts can rot, suffer termite damage, or sink as moisture levels change. We inspect the crawl space for sagging floors, out-of-square door frames, and dampness that can lead to mold. Repairs might include replacing rotted posts, sistering damaged beams, installing new concrete piers, or adding adjustable steel supports. We also look at ventilation and drainage so the problem is less likely to return. Th...

A crack in your foundation or in the walls above it can be a sign of movement that needs attention, not just a cosmetic issue. Our approach begins by determining whether a crack is growing, how wide it is, and which direction the structure is moving. Once we know that, we repair the crack and address the underlying cause so it does not simply reappear. Jack Martin personally inspects each property, so you will know what is happening and what your options are before any work begins. Reach out if...

When a section of a home or business settles unevenly, lifting it back to its original height can restore its level and stability. We first assess how far the structure has sunk and which lifting method suits the site, whether hydraulic jacks, push piers, or helical piers. During the lift we monitor movement closely so the process stays controlled and safe. Once the structure reaches the right height, we secure the foundation with deep-driven piers so it stays put. House lifting is a complex job...

A retaining wall can hold back soil, stop erosion, and create usable space on a sloped lot. Before we build one, we look at the soil, the water flow, and the pressure the wall will need to handle, since San Antonio's clay soil can put heavy stress on any structure. We then design and construct a wall suited to your property, whether it is a small garden border or a larger barrier for a commercial site. Proper drainage behind the wall is part of the plan so that water does not build up and push a...

Poor drainage is one of the most common reasons foundations and slabs fail, so a well-planned drainage system protects the structure beneath it. We study how water moves across your property, where it collects, and where it runs toward the foundation. From there we design a system that directs water away from the building, which may include grading changes, French drains, or downspout extensions. Our designs are built around the clay soil and rainfall patterns typical of San Antonio. A good drai...

Brick, stone, and block walls can develop cracks, loose mortar, and leaning sections over time, especially when the foundation beneath them is moving. Our masonry repair work addresses the damaged area and the cause behind it, not just the surface. We repoint deteriorated mortar, rebuild sections that have failed, and stabilize walls that have started to bow or separate. Jack Martin inspects each job personally so the repair matches what the structure needs. If you notice stair-step cracks or a...