Our Services:Slab Heave Repair
Slab heave happens when water gets into the clay under your home and pushes the floor up. We track down where the water is coming from, stop it, and bring your floors back to level.
We find the cause before we sell a fix.
Heave is often misdiagnosed as settlement. We test for leaks and check drainage first, so you don't pay for piers that won't help.
Signs your slab is heaving
- ★A hump or high spot in the middle of a room
- ★Interior doors that stick at the top corner
- ★Cracks in tile or floors radiating from one area
- ★Drywall cracks above interior doors
- ★Baseboards with gaps at the floor near the high spot
- ★Cracks in the garage or patio slab near the high spot
What causes slab heave in Spring, TX
Under-slab plumbing leaks
A leaking drain or supply line keeps one area of clay soaked, and that clay swells upward.
Poor yard drainage
Flat Spring lots let water pond against the slab, and the clay at the edge takes it in.
Long wet seasons
Heavy spring rains and storms after a drought swell clay that had shrunk, pushing parts of the slab up.
High water table
Near Spring Creek and Cypress Creek, groundwater sits close to the surface and keeps clay wet.
Removed trees
When a large tree comes out, the soil it was drying out regains moisture and swells over the next few years.
Irrigation against the slab
Sprinklers and flower beds watered right at the foundation add steady moisture to one side.
How we fix slab heave
- STEP 01Elevation map
Readings show whether the slab has risen in the center or dropped at the edges.
- STEP 02Find the water
Plumbing tests and a drainage review locate the moisture source.
- STEP 03Stop the source
Leaks are repaired by a licensed plumber and drainage is corrected.
- STEP 04Let the soil settle
Clay is given time to stabilize once the water is gone, with readings to track it.
- STEP 05Level what is left
Low areas around the high spot are brought up only if still needed.
Slab heave repair costs
Heave repair cost depends mostly on the water source. Fixing a leak or drainage problem is often the main expense.
FAQs
Can piers fix heave?
Piers stop settlement, not swelling. Heave is fixed by removing the water source and, if needed, leveling the low areas around the high spot.
How do I know it is heave and not settlement?
Elevation readings show the pattern. Heave typically raises the center of the slab while the edges stay put.
Will the slab go back down on its own?
Some of it can once the water source is removed and the clay dries, but it is slow and rarely returns fully to level.
Does homeowners insurance cover heave?
Policies vary. Some cover access and repair for a sudden plumbing leak but not the soil movement. Check with your insurer.
Why choose us
We're Honest
We hope to make relationships for life. We want to be your trusted partner and value our reputation that we stand on.
Fair Economical Upfront Pricing
You get a written proposal with clear pricing before any work starts. No pressure, no surprise line items.
We do Things Right the First Time
Cutting corners doesn't pay off in the long run so we do it the right way every time to ensure quality.
Integrity
We do what we say we are going to do and do the right thing because that's the way we believe good businesses operate.
Local to Spring
We live and work here. We know how Gulf Coast clay moves through wet springs and dry summers in Spring, Klein and the neighborhoods around them.
We Pride Ourselves on Communication
We communicate frequently so you know what to expect and feel comfortable with our process.
Reach out
Estimates and site visits are free. You get a written report and price before any work starts, and we'll walk you through your options so you can decide what's right for your home.