Century-old foundations have stone, soft brick and lime mortar. They need a gentle hand and the right repairs.
Nashville has many homes that are a hundred years old or more, and their foundations tell the story. Many sit on fieldstone or soft brick laid in lime mortar, or on brick piers with wood beams above a crawl space. These systems were built to breathe, they move a little with the seasons and they have survived this long for good reasons.
Repairing an old foundation the wrong way can do harm. Hard modern mortar can crack soft brick, a tight plastic liner can trap moisture in old wood and heavy equipment can shake fragile walls. We inspect carefully, match materials, repair what is sound, support what is not and manage water so the old structure stays healthy. The goal is a foundation that is stable and a house that keeps its character.
Kind to old brick.
Repairs that blend.
Piers and posts.
Protects old materials.
Dry, not sealed tight.
Looks original.
Foundation UnderpinningUnderpinning carries a footing down to stronger soil so a sinking or overloaded foundation can rest on something…Explore 
Pier and Beam RepairFloors that bounce, slope or squeak often trace back to the piers, posts and beams below. We level…Explore 
Block and Stem Wall RepairConcrete block and stem walls can crack, bow and crumble. We repair the wall, rebuild failed sections and…Explore 
Crawl Space RepairDamp soil, sagging beams, rotting wood and failed insulation are fixed together, so the space under your house…Explore 
Vapor Barrier InstallationA thick plastic liner on the crawl space floor stops ground moisture from rising into the wood and…Explore 
Crawl Space DehumidifiersA dehumidifier made for crawl spaces holds humidity at a safe level, protecting wood, insulation and the air…Explore 
Support Jacks and PostsAdjustable steel jacks and posts under beams and joists take out bounce, level the floor and hold it…Explore 
Joist and Beam RepairDamaged, cut or rotten floor framing is repaired with sistered joists, new beams and solid connections, so the…Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Foundation Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about what you see and where, and see the foundation services that fit best.Try it 
Foundation Crack CheckerPick the crack type, measure its width and tell us if it is changing to see how much attention it may need.Try it 
Foundation Repair Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Often yes, with matched materials and careful support.
It is harder than old brick and can damage it. Softer mortar is better.
Some do for visible work. We help with the paperwork.
Project situationNew Construction and AdditionsNew homes and additions need footings that match the soil. Here is how we work with builders and…Learn more 
Project situationHillside and Sloped LotsHouses on slopes face soil creep, water runoff and tall walls. Here is how we support them and…Learn more 
Project situationClay Soil and Wet YardsMiddle Tennessee clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement is behind many cracks, leaks and…Learn more 
Project situationBuying or Selling a HomeA foundation can be a hidden cost for a buyer and a sticking point for a seller. A…Learn more Call us and we will visit, look closely at your foundation, crawl space or slab and give you a clear plan and a written scope.
