Houses on slopes face soil creep, water runoff and tall walls. Here is how we support them and control the water.
Much of the Nashville area is hilly, and homes built into a slope face extra demands. Soil on a hill slowly creeps downhill, water runs fast across the surface and the uphill wall of a basement holds back a wall of earth. Tall foundation walls on the downhill side carry heavy loads, and a footing that sits on a slope can shift if the soil under it moves.
We look at the whole slope, not just the house. We check how water flows across the lot, how the soil is behaving and whether retaining walls are doing their jobs. Typical fixes include anchoring or bracing walls, piers to firm ground, curtain drains that intercept uphill water, grading that shapes runoff and gutters that carry roof water to safe outlets. An engineer joins the project when the slope is steep or the movement is significant.
House and hill together.
Below the creep zone.
Uphill water intercepted.
Holds back the earth.
Water guided away.
Steeper sites.
Foundation Settlement RepairSloping floors, sticking doors and cracks above windows can mean a corner is sinking. We find the cause…Explore 
Helical PiersSteel shafts with screw plates are turned into the ground to stable soil, ideal for lighter structures, porches…Explore 
French DrainsA buried perforated pipe in a gravel trench collects ground water and carries it away from the house…Explore 
Yard Drainage and GradingSoil that slopes toward the house is the root of many foundation problems. We regrade, add swales and…Explore 
Engineer CoordinationFor larger or unusual problems, we work with a structural engineer, share findings, follow the engineered plan and…Explore 
Permits and HOA ApprovalsSome foundation work needs a permit or an association okay. We help you find out, prepare the paperwork…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 Soil creeps downhill and runoff is faster and stronger on slopes.
Yes. Intercepting water uphill lowers pressure on the house.
For steep slopes, retaining walls and significant 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 situationClay Soil and Wet YardsMiddle Tennessee clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement is behind many cracks, leaks and…Learn more 
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