Middle Tennessee clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement is behind many cracks, leaks and sinking slabs.
The red clay that covers much of Middle Tennessee is a challenge for foundations. It holds water, so a wet season can swell it and push against walls and footings. A dry summer shrinks it, and the ground pulls away from the foundation or drops under a footing. This cycle repeats year after year and works at every weak point.
The strategy is to keep the clay from swinging so much and to support the house on ground that does not. Gutters and grading keep water from soaking the soil around the house, drains carry away water that does get in, and piers carry footings to stable ground below the zone that moves. We also pay attention to trees, whose roots dry the clay unevenly, and to irrigation, which can wet one side more than another.
Less swelling and shrinking.
Carry water off.
Stable support.
Dry-out managed.
The first line of defense.
Not only the symptoms.
Foundation Crack RepairHairline, vertical, diagonal or stair-step, every crack tells a story. We read it, stop the water and repair…Explore 
Bowing Wall RepairA basement wall that curves inward or tilts needs support before it moves further. We measure it and…Explore 
Wall Anchors and StrapsTwo ways to hold a basement wall in place: strong steel anchors tied to soil outside, or thin…Explore 
Foundation Settlement RepairSloping floors, sticking doors and cracks above windows can mean a corner is sinking. We find the cause…Explore 
Steel Push PiersSteel piers driven through weak soil to firm ground carry the footing, stop a sinking foundation and can…Explore 
Slab Foundation RepairSlab foundations crack, settle and heave. We repair the slab, stabilize what is under it and fix the…Explore 
Porch and Garage FoundationsPorches, steps, stoops and garages often sink before the house does. We lift, support and rebuild them so…Explore 
Basement WaterproofingA dry basement comes from a complete plan: manage the water outside, give it a path inside and…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 It swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and the cycle never stops.
Roots dry clay unevenly and can cause settling nearby.
Yes. Steady moisture means less movement.
Project situationOlder and Historic HomesCentury-old foundations have stone, soft brick and lime mortar. They need a gentle hand and the right repairs.Learn more 
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 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.
