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Foundation problems, symptom by symptom

Start with what the house is actually doing. Each page below gives the check you can run yourself in a few minutes, the cause we see most often in Smith County's clay-over-sand soil, and the price range we publish for the fix. A few of these end with a simple answer that is not foundation work at all, which is the point of checking first.

Sloping floors

Sloping or uneven floors in your Tyler home? Check this first, then the likely cause and published repair cost, from a free level check to full releveling.

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Sticking doors

Doors sticking or not latching in your Tyler home? The check you can do yourself, why it happens on East Texas soil, and what the fix costs.

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Cracks above openings

Diagonal cracks above a door or window frame in your Tyler home? What causes it, the check you can do yourself, and the published repair cost.

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Soft/bouncy floors

Soft or bouncy floor in a specific spot in your Tyler home? It usually points to joist or sill damage, not just a pier out of level. Check, cause, and cost.

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Floor/baseboard gaps

New gap between your floor and baseboard in Tyler? What it means, the check you can do yourself, and the published cost to fix the cause.

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Sagging middle floor

Floor sagging in the middle of a room in your Tyler home? Usually an interior pier or beam issue, not the perimeter. What to check and what it costs.

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Brick veneer cracks

Stairstep cracks in your Tyler home's brick veneer? What causes them, when they mean foundation movement, and what the repair costs.

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Sticking windows

Windows sticking or hard to open in your Tyler home? What it means when it's foundation-related, the check you can do yourself, and repair costs.

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Crawlspace water

Standing water or a damp crawlspace under your Tyler home? Why it happens on East Texas soil, the check you can do safely, and what fixing it costs.

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Drought/rain settling

Noticed new foundation symptoms in your Tyler home after a dry spell or heavy rain? Why East Texas clay soil does this, what to check, and repair costs.

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Prices on these pages are the same ranges on our pricing page. If your symptom is not here, the FAQ and services pages cover the rest, or send photos through the form.

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