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Slab Foundation Repair New Braunfels—Crack Repair & Leveling

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What Causes a Slab Foundation to Move?

Slab foundation movement and settling in New Braunfels, TX and throughout Central Texas is most commonly caused by expansive clay soil, moisture fluctuations, and poor drainage conditions. When the soil beneath a slab foundation absorbs water, it expands, and during dry periods it contracts, creating constant pressure that leads to foundation shifting, cracking, and uneven settling. 

Additional causes of slab foundation problems include improper site preparation, inadequate soil compaction, plumbing leaks beneath the slab, tree root intrusion, and prolonged drought followed by heavy rainfall. 

Over time, these conditions weaken the support beneath the concrete resulting in slab foundation settlement, structural movement, and visible damage such as cracks in floors or walls.


If you're searching for slab foundation repair near you in New Braunfels, our team provides fast inspections and long-term solutions. 

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Signs Your Slab Foundation Needs Repair

Signs of Foundation Settlement

Our Slab Foundation Repair Process

Our Slab Foundation Repair Process

  • Cracks in floors or tile
  • Doors sticking or misaligned
  • Uneven or sloping floors
  • Exterior brick cracks (stair-step)


If you notice any of these signs, call FiveStar Foundation & Construction to find the most reliable solution to stabilize your slab foundation. To determine the right foundation repair plan, we will thoroughly evaluate the slab foundation and record the elevations to pinpoint the cause of the slab foundation movement. Based on our findings and knowledge, we will provide an honest opinion on how to best treat your slab foundation issues. 

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Our Slab Foundation Repair Process

Our Slab Foundation Repair Process

Our Slab Foundation Repair Process

What to expect when you call FiveStar Foundation & Construction:

  1. Free Inspection
  2. Identify settling or soil movement
  3. Engineer-back repair plan
  4. Pier installation and precision leveling
  5. Final stabilization + Warranty


Slab foundation repair consists of digging beneath the structure and installing pressed piling pier systems such as:


  • Pressed Concrete Piers
  • Pressed Steel Piers
  • Steel Combination Piers


Slab Foundation issues will worsen over time—call today before repairs become expensive!

Slab Foundation Leveling

Pressed Concrete Piers

Pressed concrete piers are one of the most effective methods for stabilizing, supporting, and leveling slab foundations. Each pier is made with 6" concrete cylinders with a ¾" center hole that allos rebar reinforcement to interlock the stacked cylinders. Installation begins by excavating holes at each pier location. The cylinders are hydraulically driven into the ground until they reach load-bearing resistance. A top cap is added, and the foundation is lifted, leveled, and shimmed for long-term support. 

Pressed Steel Piers

Pressed steel piers are another highly effective solution for slab foundation repair, house leveling, and long-term foundation stabilization. These 2¾" steel cylinders are hydraulically driven deep into the ground until reaching solid load-bearing resistance. Designed as sleeve-locking systems, the steel sections securely lock together for maximum strength. Once the proper depth is achieved, a steel cap is installed and the foundation is lifted, leveled, and shimmed for lasting support.

Steel Combination Piers

Steel Combination Piers

Steel combination piers are the best option available for foundation repair. It's a pier system that strategically combines steel and concrete in accordance to the high moisture content in the layers of soil. We start the pier system using steel cylinders to drive through the different soils until it hits sturdy rock bed. Once reaching proper depth, the pier will transition to concrete cylinders—concrete can withstand the high moisture in the upper layers of the soil, whereas steel can potentially weaken over time in this environment. This pier system creates the ultimate stability to provide long-lasting results.

Slab Foundation Repair Gallery

Concrete pressed pier installed for slab foundation repair

Concrete Pressed Pier- Slab Foundation Repair

Shimmed concrete pressed piers for slab foundation repair.

Shimmed Concrete Pressed Pier - Slab Foundation Repair

Slab being lifted by jack during a slab foundation repair.

Slab Lifted by Jack - Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete Pressed Pier topped with shims for slab foundation repair.

Shims on a Pressed Concrete Pier - Slab Foundation Repair

Combination pier system for slab foundation repair- steel and concrete pier.

Steel and Concrete Combination Pier - Slab Foundation Repair

Example of a "stairstep" crack in exterior brick- sign of foundation failure.

Example of a "Stairstep" Crack - Sign of Foundation Failure

Concrete patch after pier installation for slab foundation repair.

Concrete Patch on a Concrete Breakout - Slab Foundation Repair

Pressed steel piers for slab foundation repair are made of steel cylinders

Steel Cylinders for Pressed Steel Piers - Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete breakouts to install piers for slab foundation repair

Concrete Breakouts for Pier Installation - Slab Foundation Repair

Tunnel being excavated to install interior piers for slab foundation repair

Excavation of Tunnel for Interior Pier Installation - Slab Foundation Repair

Steel pressed pier for slab foundation repair

Pressed Steel Pier - Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete Cylinders are used to install Pressed Concrete Piers for Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete Cylinders for Pressed Concrete Piers - Slab Foundation Repair

Bulk of Concrete Cylinders to be used for Pressed Concrete Piers for Slab Foundation Repair

Bulk of Concrete Cylinders for Pressed Concrete Piers - Slab Foundation Repair

Demonstration of a Pressed Steel Pier with Cap which is installed for slab foundation repair

Pressed Steel Pier with Cap - Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete cylinders and Steel Cylinders are used to install Pressed Piers for Slab Foundation Repair

Concrete Cylinders and Steel Cylinders for Pressed Piers - Slab Foundation Repair

Demonstration of a pressed concrete pier which is installed for slab foundation repair

Pressed Concrete Pier - Slab Foundation Repair

Pressed concrete pier installed through the different layers of soil for slab foundation repair
Detailed description of each section of a Pressed Concrete Pier for Slab Foundation Repair
Frame of garage door separating away from the brick which indicates foundation repair is needed

Sign of Foundation Failure - Indicates Foundation Repair is Needed. 

Diagram of an exterior pressed concrete pier for slab foundation repair
Another example of "Staircase" cracks in exterior brick indicating the need for foundation repair

"Staircase" Cracks - Indicates Need for Foundation Repair

Another example of exterior brick "Staircase" cracks indicating the need for foundation repair.

"Staircase" Cracks - Indicates Need for Foundation Repair 

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