Foundation Repair
Settling, Cracks, Sloping Floors? Stabilize It for Good.
Engineered pier systems, slab stabilization, and structural leveling built for Louisiana's expansive clay and high water tables. Serving Metairie, New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish, with select projects in the Northshore and Baton Rouge area.
Louisiana Foundation Expertise
The Greater New Orleans area presents unique foundation challenges. Expansive clay soils, high water tables, and seasonal moisture changes cause movement that standard construction methods weren't designed to handle.
Whether you're dealing with a settling pier and beam home, a cracked slab foundation, or drainage issues undermining your structure, we provide professional assessment and proven repair solutions tailored to Louisiana conditions.
Schedule Foundation AssessmentWarning Signs
- Cracks in foundation walls or floor slab
- Diagonal cracks near windows and doors
- Doors and windows that stick or won't close properly
- Gaps between walls and ceiling or floor
- Uneven or sloping floors
- Water intrusion in basement or crawl space
- Visible settling or shifting of the structure
- Bowing or leaning foundation walls
Foundation Repair Methods
We match the repair method to your specific foundation type and condition for lasting results.
Pier & Beam Stabilization
Installation or replacement of support piers to stabilize and level settled foundations.
Slab Foundation Repair
Mudjacking, polyurethane injection, or pier installation for concrete slab foundations.
Foundation Wall Repair
Crack injection, carbon fiber reinforcement, or wall anchors for bowing or cracked walls.
Drainage Solutions
French drains, sump pumps, and grading improvements to address water-related foundation issues.
Our Repair Process
Foundation repairs require accurate diagnosis and proper methods. We follow a systematic approach.
Foundation Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of foundation condition, soil conditions, and underlying causes.
Engineering Analysis
Structural engineering review when needed to determine appropriate repair methods.
Repair Implementation
Professional execution of foundation repairs using proven methods and quality materials.
Verification & Warranty
Post-repair inspection and documentation with warranty coverage on completed work.
Who This Service Is For
Homeowners
Homeowners who've noticed foundation warning signs or had concerns raised during inspections.
Property Buyers
Buyers addressing foundation issues identified during home inspections before closing.
Pier & Beam Foundations: What Louisiana Homeowners Should Know
Most older homes across Greater New Orleans, the Northshore, and River Parishes sit on pier and beam (sometimes called "raised") foundations. We do a lot of this work, and the more you understand how the system functions, the better decisions you can make about your home.
How a Pier & Beam Foundation Works
Your house sits on a grid of vertical piers (concrete, block, or brick) that transfer load down to firmer soil. Those piers support horizontal beams (also called girders or sills), which in turn carry floor joists and the rest of the structure above.
The crawl space between the ground and your floor is intentional. It keeps wood framing off wet Louisiana soil, gives access to plumbing and ductwork, and lets the house "breathe" in a humid climate.
Why Pier & Beam Homes Move Here
South Louisiana sits on soft, water-saturated soils with a high clay content. Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so piers can settle unevenly with the seasons, after droughts, or after heavy rain events.
Add in poor drainage, leaking plumbing under the house, decayed sills from moisture, and termite damage to wood beams — and a perfectly built home from the 1940s through the 1980s will eventually need attention.
What "Releveling" Actually Means
Releveling is the controlled process of lifting low areas of the home back toward its original elevation using hydraulic jacks placed against the existing beams. We lift in small increments across multiple points so the structure rises evenly without cracking finishes.
Once the home is back in plane, piers are reset, shimmed, replaced, or added — and rotten sills and beams are sistered or swapped out so the new elevation actually holds.
Pier & Beam vs. Slab
Pier and beam systems are usually more forgiving and more repairable than slabs — failed piers can be reset or replaced one at a time without breaking concrete. The trade-off is moisture exposure, so drainage and crawl-space conditions matter.
Slab foundations don't have a crawl space, so repair often means underpinning with piers driven through the slab — a heavier intervention. Knowing which type you have changes both the diagnosis and the right fix.
Types of Piers We Install & Replace
Poured Concrete Piers with Rebar Cage
Our standard for new structural support. A reinforced cage is set in an excavated hole and poured in place so the pier is monolithic and tied to a proper footing — not a stack of blocks resting on dirt.
Concrete Block (CMU) Piers
Common in older homes. We rebuild or replace them on engineered footings when the originals have shifted, cracked, or sunk below grade.
Helical & Push Piers
Used when surface soils can't carry the load. They reach down through soft clay and organic layers to find competent bearing capacity, then transfer the home's weight to that depth.
Sill & Beam Replacement
Piers are only as good as what sits on them. We replace rotted sills, termite-eaten beams, and undersized girders so the new support system is actually doing the work.
Not sure what kind of foundation you have or what's actually happening under the house? That's exactly what an assessment is for.
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We provide foundation repair services throughout Greater New Orleans and surrounding parishes.
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Foundation Repair Projects
Recent foundation stabilization and pier repair work across Greater New Orleans.
Foundation Pier Pour - New Orleans, LA
Rebar Cage Pier - Metairie, LA
Foundation Pier Rebar - Jefferson Parish, LA
Foundation Pour & Piers - Metairie, LA
Concrete Slab Foundation - Hammond, LA
Finished Slab Foundation - Hammond, LA
Backyard Slab Pour - Hammond, LA
Foundation Project Complete - Hammond, LA
Pier Excavation Water Intrusion - Metairie, LA
Block Pier Installation - Kenner, LA
Pier Support Complete - Metairie, LA
Pier Stabilization - New Orleans, LA
Corner Pier Excavation - Jefferson Parish, LA
Multi-Point Foundation Repair - New Orleans, LA
Crawlspace Assessment - Jefferson Parish, LA
Foundation Materials Staged - Metairie, LA
Foundation Repair Questions
Common questions about foundation issues in Southeast Louisiana homes.
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Concerned About Your Foundation?
Contact us for a professional foundation assessment. We'll evaluate the condition and recommend appropriate solutions.