HD Foundations

Slab foundation repair is one of the most common needs for homeowners in Dallas, thanks to the region's expansive clay soil and extreme weather shifts. When the ground beneath your concrete slab expands and contracts, it can cause your foundation to settle unevenly, leading to cracks in walls, sticking doors, and sloping floors. At HD Foundations, Inc., we stop this damage by lifting and stabilizing your home using pressed steel or concrete piers installed to refusal. Our process begins with a n...

Pier and beam foundations offer access to crawl spaces, but they also face unique problems like sagging floors, rotting wood, and moisture issues. In Dallas, humidity and soil movement can cause wooden beams to warp or support piers to sink. HD Foundations, Inc. specializes in restoring these systems. We start with a detailed crawl space inspection to identify damaged beams, deteriorated blocks, and settling piers. Our repair approach often includes installing new pressure-treated wood beams, co...

Helical piers are an advanced foundation repair solution ideal for homes in Dallas where deep, load-bearing soil is required to resist ongoing settlement. These screw-like steel shafts are driven into stable soil layers, providing immediate support without the need for heavy excavation. At HD Foundations, Inc., we use helical piers for both interior and exterior applications, especially when lighter structures or restricted access areas need lift. Our process begins with a free evaluation to det...

Cracked walls, sticking doors, and floors that slope toward one corner are usually signs that your foundation has moved. We start with an inspection to measure how far your home has shifted and find the cause, whether that is soil movement, moisture, or failing supports. From there we recommend a repair built around your specific house, using steel or concrete piers, lifting equipment, or structural adjustments as needed. Our team works carefully around your living space and cleans up before we...

Concrete slabs in Dallas are often pushed out of level by expanding and shrinking clay soil, which can crack walls and throw doors out of alignment. Our repair begins with a no-cost inspection where we measure elevation changes across your floors and mark the problem areas. We then stabilize and lift the slab using pressed steel or concrete piers driven down to solid soil, adding shims or beam adjustments where the plan calls for them. You will receive a written plan before any work starts, and...

Pier and beam homes can develop sagging floors when wood beams rot, support piers sink, or moisture builds up in the crawl space. We begin with a close look under the house to find damaged beams, failing blocks, and settled piers. Repairs often involve new pressure-treated beams, new concrete or steel piers, and adjusted or replaced shims to bring the structure back to level. We also recommend ventilation or drainage fixes, such as French drains, to keep the crawl space dry and protect the wood...

Helical piers are steel shafts with screw-like plates that are turned into stable soil below your home. They give immediate support without heavy digging, which makes them a good fit for tight yards and homes that need to stay occupied during the work. We evaluate your foundation first to decide whether helical piers are the right choice, then lay out the pier locations and install each one until it reaches the torque rating that shows it is bearing load. The piers are bracketed to your foundati...

Drilled piers are deep concrete supports poured into holes bored down to firm, load-bearing soil. They are used when a foundation needs strong, long-term support, particularly on ground that shifts with moisture or where lighter fixes have not held. Our process starts with an assessment of your soil and structure to determine the depth and layout needed. We then drill each hole, set the reinforcement, and pour the concrete, tying the new piers into your existing foundation. Drilled piers can be...

Mudjacking lifts sunken concrete by pumping a slurry beneath it through small holes drilled in the surface. It is commonly used for driveways, sidewalks, patios, and garage floors that have dropped and created trip hazards or drainage problems. We first identify the cause of the settling so the lift will hold, then drill small access points and fill the voids until the slab returns to level. The holes are patched when we finish, so the surface looks clean again. Work is done with minimal mess, a...

Polyurethane foam lifting raises settled concrete by injecting expanding foam through small holes drilled in the slab. Compared with traditional methods, the foam is lightweight, cures quickly, and produces very little disruption. It works well for sidewalks, patios, garage floors, and interior slabs where you want a fast result with minimal cleanup. We check the area first to confirm the foam is the right material for the job and to find the source of the settling. Once the lift is complete, we...

A French drain is a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that carries water away from your foundation. In Dallas, heavy rain and clay soil can leave water pooling against a home, which contributes to foundation movement and moisture problems in crawl spaces. We design each drain around the way water actually moves across your lot, then dig the trench, lay the pipe, and fill it with clean gravel. The outlet is placed where the water can drain safely. Installation is planned to protect...