Cracks that keep getting longer
If a crack in the slab or foundation wall keeps growing, mark its ends with a pencil and the date. That tells me whether it's still moving or stopped years ago.
Foundation repair in Little Rock AR - a fix that starts with why it moved
Cracked concrete or a floor that's started to slope? We find out why your foundation is moving before we talk about a fix.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What foundation repair takes on Little Rock clay
Foundation repair in Little Rock fixes a house whose foundation has cracked or shifted. Done right, it deals with why the ground moved, so you're not just covering up cracks that open again next season.
You're usually looking at a crack that keeps getting longer or a floor that's started to slope. The price comes down to how many spots along the house need work, how deep we have to dig, and what's in the way, like a patio or a flower bed. It also depends on whether the cause, often water or a tree, needs fixing too.
The schedule mostly turns on how long it takes to pin down that cause, on the weather, since soaked clay is slow going, and on whether your address needs a permit. Your own figure comes from the estimate, once I've seen the house.
I'm on the job myself
I come out to look at every foundation myself, and I work it alongside our crew afterward, so the person who sized up your house makes sure it gets done that way.
A plan you can follow
I write up what we'd do and why, in plain words, and I'm happy to walk you through it twice, because you shouldn't sign off on work you don't understand.
Licensed and insured for home repair
Arkansas law treats anyone who bids on or manages repairs to an existing single-family home as a home improvement contractor. We're fully licensed and insured, and any bidder should be able to tell you the same.
Why we find the cause before the fix
I want to know why your foundation is moving before we talk about a fix. Raising a floor or patching a crack without dealing with the cause can make the house look better for a little while, but the same failure keeps going underneath. So the first visit is mostly looking. I check where the cracks run, how the doors and floors sit, where the roof water lands and which way the yard drains.
That's also why I'd ask for the cause in writing on any bid you get, ours included, because a plan that names what's wrong gives you a much fairer way to compare prices. If the fix is something you can handle, like a downspout dumping water against the wall, I'll say so. If a crack is old and not going anywhere, I'll tell you it can wait.
Once we know the cause, our crew digs out what needs it, makes the repair and puts the soil back sloped away from the house. Foundation movement often shows up in the brick too, so we can follow up with tuckpointing, which means raking out cracked mortar and refilling it to match. If the chimney has pulled away along with the house, chimney repair usually belongs on the same plan.
Foundation signs that usually bring the call
Floors that dip or bounce
On a pier-and-beam house, a floor that dips or feels soft points to trouble in the crawlspace, so we get under there and look at what's carrying the weight.
Doors and windows that stick
A door that suddenly won't latch or a window that binds can mean the frame is racking as the house shifts. It also helps me tell which corner is moving.
Brick cracking along the joints
Stair-step cracks running through the mortar of a brick wall often follow movement below. Matching old brick and mortar is most of our work, so the repair fits your house.
Get your foundation looked at in person
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come look at your foundation in person and write up what we'd do and why, free and with no pressure to book.
Send photos of the cracks
A few phone photos of the cracks, with something in the shot for scale, show me what I'm walking into and which parts of the house to look at closely.
Tell us about city limits
If you know whether your house sits inside Little Rock city limits, add it, because that tells us which office we check with before any work starts.
Mention what's changed lately
A new patio, a tree taken down or a gutter that's been overflowing can all help explain movement, so jot down anything that's changed around your foundation.
Examples of foundation and masonry work
These photos show the kinds of foundation walls, brick repairs and finished grading we can talk through when I'm at your house.
Foundation repair questions from Little Rock homeowners
These are the questions I hear most about foundations, cracks and what happens after a repair around Little Rock.
Why do foundations crack around Little Rock?
Usually it's the clay under the house. Arkansas has expansive clay, soil that shrinks as it dries and swells as it gets wet. When a house wasn't built to handle that uneven movement, it can crack and pull apart. If you think the soil has damaged your home, the Arkansas Geological Survey asks owners to contact it for more information.
Is some movement normal after foundation repair?
Yes. Foundation guidelines say every foundation moves to some degree, even one that's properly built or repaired, so expect a repaired foundation to keep shifting slightly and a little unevenly. What a repair should do is deal with the cause behind the bigger movement. I'd rather tell you that now than have you surprised later.
How much does foundation repair cost in Little Rock?
Foundation repair in Little Rock usually runs about $3,000 to $10,000 per repair, which is the going rate around here and not a quote from us. Where your job falls depends on how much needs fixing and what's behind it, and I'll write that up for you at a free estimate at your house. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Who do I contact about a foundation repair permit in Little Rock?
Inside city limits, it's the City of Little Rock's Building Permit Desk at (501) 371-4832 or Permits@littlerock.gov. Outside city limits, the city no longer has planning or regulatory authority, so another office covers you. We work both inside and outside the city. Before work starts, we check with the office for your address and apply when a permit is needed.
How should I water around my foundation after a repair?
Keep the soil about equally moist on every side. Texas engineering repair guidelines say even moisture around the foundation may help, but they warn against overwatering, so you might water some spots more than others. Big trees and shrubs near the house can dry the soil out. Removing one can let the ground swell and push the house up, especially if the tree came first.
Will foundation repair tear up my yard?
Usually some, since the work happens down at the footing, the base the wall sits on. One pier maker's install guide has crews dig either a trench along the whole wall or a hole at each pier. It also has them call 811 first so buried lines get marked with paint or flags. We talk through plants and patios before we dig and put the soil back after.
Masonry work that often goes with foundation repair
Call before you patch those cracks
Cracks are easier to read before they're filled or painted over, so call (501) 274-1083 or send the form while they're still showing.