CARROLLTON FOUNDATION REPAIR COMPANY

At Dallas Fort Worth Foundation Repair we are proud to be a local family and employee owned business serving the Carrollton, Texas community. Based at 2340 East Trinity Mills Road, Suite 300, Carrollton TX 75006 we have been providing expert foundation repairs in Carrollton to homeowners and businesses in the Carrollton area for over 20 years. Our services include concrete slab foundation repairs, the installation of various pier types (concrete pressed piers, steel piers, drilled piers and poured concrete piers) and Pier and Beam Repairs including lumber replacement, shimming and adjusting interior piers, lifting and supporting the perimeter beam using pressed piers and crawl space encapsulation and crawl space venting. We also install French Drains and Direct Drainage systems to manage storm water runoff from the roof and neighboring properties and to prevent moisture-related damage and regrading of drainage swales between properties so water can flow to the street or alley. We understand the unique soil conditions in Carrollton, where expansive clay soils can cause significant foundation movement. In the southern part of Carrollton when we are pressing piers we hit bedrock at an average depth of 12 feet below the grade beam, while in neighborhoods like Castle Hills and Far North Carrollton bedrock can be over 25 feet deep requiring specialized repair approaches. Our foundation repair specialists will come out to your property and conduct a thorough foundation investigation We check floor elevations for deflection and upheaval, visually inspect the interior and exterior for signs of foundation issues, and assess the drainage to confirm storm water and roof runoff is flowing and draining away from the foundation. These floor elevation readings and the visual report are used to design an engineered Cad repair plan and a written estimate is generated with all costs by item and delivered to the property owner. Prior to the start of the repair the cad designed foundation repair is sent to an independent engineering firm for review and approval of the repair design prior to the start of the foundation repair project in Carrollton. Please Contact us at 972-961-4100 or by email to schedule a free foundation and drainage evaluation. If you have already employed an engineer and have a foundation report and need a quote please email the report to Info@DallasFortWorthFoundationRepair.com and we can provide a written estimate the same day.

FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT IN CARROLLTON TEXAS

Foundation settlement is a yearly issue for Carrollton Texas homeowners and business owners. The expansive clay soil will cause concrete slab foundations to move up and down with soil movement.The post tension concrete slabs primarily in use are designed to float on top of the soil. Think of how a boat floats on the water. When it rains the soil will expand and the foundation will move with the soil. When the soil dries out the clay contracts and the foundation will settle downward with the soil. This is normal movement. When a slab foundation gets out of tolerance it is usually due to a water related issue or grading issue. The most common slab failure will be a tilt. Your front landscaping uses more water then the sides and the rear and a lot of homeowners fail to compensate for this. During the summer the soil will dry out quicker and if your landscaping is consuming most of the water its common to see the slab start to tile to the front. You will usually see signs of cracking in the mortar or brick or inside cracks in the drywall. The more the front beam drops increases the amount of roof weight the beam is carrying which prevents the slab from moving back up towards a level state. At this stage you have to install concrete or steel piers under the perimeter beam to lift and support the slab where its low and to get it lifted back to its original state. Sometimes corner lots will tilt towards the street. This is usually due to the original grading that was done by the builder. When the builder compacts the dirt for the pad they cannot get the soil fully compacted due to the street being to close to operate heavy earth moving equipment. Improper drainage can also be responsible for a slab failure and foundations tilting to the side usually have a drainage issue. The other common failure is when you have a water or sewer leak under the foundation. If your slab dips inside it is a sign of a past or active leak.Sewer leaks erode soil so over time the cushion sand will erode away that the foundation is sitting on. In weighted ares the slab will start to dip down along the path of the leak. A plumber can test both the freshwater and the sewer if you see signs of a leak. If you are in Carrollton and your foundation is showing signs of movement please contact us. Dallas Fort Worth Foundation Repair offers Free Foundation and Drainage Inspections and if you do have a foundation issue we will design a repair to correct the issue and we will deliver a quality foundation repair at a very competitive price. We employ a local independent engineer to review our foundation repair designs and we have a licensed plumber who tests the freshwater and sewer pipes for leaks after all concrete slab foundation repairs.

The Foundation Repair Process - Slab Foundation Repair in Carrollton

Pier Options for Carrollton Foundation Repairs

For foundation repair projects in Carrollton, hydraulically pressed concrete piers are a great Concrete Pressed Piers Installation in Carrollton option,especially in southern Carrollton where bedrock averages 12 feet deep. These piers can reach depths of 20–25 feet, making them cost-effective compared to steel piers. In central Carrollton, around Frankford Road and Rosemeade, the average depth to bedrock is about 15 feet, so concrete pressed piers remain a good choice. However, in Far North Carrollton, such as around Castle Hills, where bedrock can exceed 25–35 feet, we recommend steel piers for deeper support. For older concrete foundations with a wood facade, it’s sometimes better to use drilled piers reinforced with rebar and poured concrete, as wood-frame structures may not be heavy enough to push piers to bedrock. Concrete pressed piers are the most commonly used pier type in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Carrollton. The weight of the home - especially those with brick facades - is used to hydraulically press concrete cylinders into the ground. Concrete Pier - 6x12 Cylinder used in Foundation Repair in Carrolltonundation During our on-site foundation inspection, we visually assess the property, record floor elevations, and confirm adequate drainage. Based on the foundation type, exterior facade, and your property’s location, we’ll recommend the best pier option for your needs.

For North Carrollton: Double Wall Steel Piers

In North Carrollton, where bedrock depths often exceed 20 feet, hydraulically pressed steel piers are an excellent choice. Their hollow, smaller-diameter design allows them to reach greater depths than concrete piers. We frequently use steel piers for foundation repairs on the north side of Carrollton and in nearby areas like Plano, Frisco, and McKinney, ensuring stability across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Grayson Counties.