Signs your foundation needs a look
Most foundation problems show up somewhere other than the foundation. Watch for these around the house:
- Stair-step cracks in brick or block
- Doors and windows that stick or will not latch
- Gaps between the wall and the ceiling, floor, or window frames
- Floors that slope, bounce, or feel soft
- Cracks in drywall above door frames
- A gap where the chimney meets the house
One sign by itself is not always a problem. Several at once, or cracks that keep getting wider, are worth having someone check.
Why homes here move
Much of Bossier and Caddo Parishes sits on clay soil that swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries out. A wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer can make the ground under one side of a house rise and fall more than the other. Big trees close to the house, gutters that dump water next to the slab, and low spots in the yard all make it worse.
What you can ask about
How it works
- Fill out the short form with your name, phone, and what you are seeing.
- We pass your request to an independent foundation repair company that serves your area.
- That company contacts you to set up a look at the house and give you a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Common Questions
Does it cost anything to send a request?
No. Sending the form is free, and you are under no obligation to hire anyone.
Who actually does the work?
An independent foundation repair company that serves the Bossier City and Shreveport area. We are a referral website and do not do repair work ourselves.
How much does foundation repair cost?
It depends on the type of foundation, how much it has moved, and what is causing it. The company that looks at your home can give you a quote after seeing it in person.
Is every crack a foundation problem?
No. Small hairline cracks in concrete and drywall are common as a house settles. Cracks that are wide, keep growing, or come with sticking doors and sloping floors are the ones worth checking.