- House Leveling Serving San Antonio, TX
- By PermaJack
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House Leveling San Antonio
A house that has settled unevenly can often be brought back toward level. PermaJack Of South Texas uses steel piers to support the foundation on stable soil and, where the structure allows it, raises the low areas gradually. Sloping floors, doors that swing open or shut on their own, and gaps at baseboards are common reasons San Antonio homeowners call. Call 956-200-1837 or request a complimentary estimate below.
Is Your House Out Of Level?
→ How leveling is measured. Floor levels are checked at many points and compared to find the high and low areas of the foundation. That picture shows which part of the house has settled and by how much, and it becomes the plan for where piers go and how far each area should be raised.
→ Leveling is not always complete. Raising a house too fast or too far can crack plumbing, drywall and brick. When a structure has been out of level for years, the goal may be to bring it as close to level as it can safely go and stop further settling. Your inspection explains what is realistic for your home.
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How House Leveling Works
Support first, lift second. Steel piers are installed below the soft soil, down to a stable layer, and connected to the foundation with brackets. Once the piers carry the load, the low areas are raised in small stages while levels are rechecked against the plan.
After the lift. Some cosmetic work often follows: closing drywall cracks, re-hanging sticking doors and sealing gaps. Leveling addresses the foundation; finish repairs are separate. For the underlying repair, see foundation repair in San Antonio, slab foundation repair and steel pier foundation repair.
Questions to ask any contractor: how will the lift be measured, what limits apply to this house, what will the piers rest on, and what happens if the foundation shifts again? Ask PermaJack these during your inspection.
House Leveling Common Questions
Will leveling stop my house from settling again?
Piers set on stable soil are meant to stop the foundation from settling further. Drainage and plumbing leaks around the house should also be corrected, because water is a common cause of movement.
Will leveling damage my house?
Lifting is done in small stages and rechecked to limit stress on plumbing, drywall and brick. Some minor cosmetic cracking can still occur, which is why the lift is planned and measured.
Does leveling fix the cracks in my walls?
Leveling addresses the foundation. Drywall, paint and brick cracks are cosmetic repairs that follow separately.
What if a plumbing leak is suspected?
A leak under the slab can cause settlement. A plumbing test may be recommended along with the foundation work.
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Why Choose PermaJack Of South Texas?
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Support Before Lifting:
The foundation is carried on stable soil before any area is raised.
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Measured Plan:
Floor levels are checked at many points so the plan matches how your house actually moved.
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Realistic Expectations:
You are told what can safely be raised and what cannot.
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Complimentary Estimates:
Request an estimate by phone or form and get recommendations in writing.
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Financing Available:
Financing options are available; ask when you call.
Contact PermaJack Of South Texas
Floors sloping or doors out of square? Call 956-200-1837 or Contact PermaJack to schedule a house leveling inspection in San Antonio. We will measure what has moved and explain your options. PermaJack is based in the Rio Grande Valley and travels to San Antonio projects.
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→ Please let us know if you have any questions about our foundation repair services, need help to identify signs of foundation failure or have a need a quote. We’ll get back to you at our earliest convenience