Enter a measured drop over a distance to see whether the soil slopes away from your house and how much fill it would take.
These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual foundation, soil, drainage, site conditions and local rules. Only a site visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.
Lay a straight board or string from the wall outward, often ten feet.
Use a level and a tape to find how far the soil falls, or rises, over that distance.
The length of wall you want to correct.
The slope, whether it meets a common goal and the fill to plan for.
No. It is a common rule of thumb. Local rules and site conditions can differ.
Hard surfaces should slope away too, about a quarter inch per foot is a common target.
Small areas often can be. Larger areas and areas with drains benefit from planning.
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 
Roof Water and Downspout PlannerEnter your roof size and downspouts to see how much water lands at your foundation in a heavy rain.Try it 
Sump Pump Sizing CalculatorEnter the space, how wet it gets and the lift to see the pump capacity and backup to plan for.Try it 
Basement Humidity and Dew Point CheckerEnter the air temperature and humidity to see the dew point, the mold risk and the dehumidifier size to plan for.Try it 
Yard Drainage and GradingSoil that slopes toward the house is the root of many foundation problems. We regrade, add swales and…Explore 
Gutter and Downspout DrainageRoof water is the biggest source of water at your foundation. Clear gutters and downspouts that discharge far…Explore 
French DrainsA buried perforated pipe in a gravel trench collects ground water and carries it away from the house…Explore 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.
