San Antonio Foundation issues and repair

[Frank Lin]

Anyone with foundation issues after the foundation have been repaired? Seems like San Antonio is notorious for foundation issues. Just wondering if it's possible to repair foundation issues after it has already been repaired in the past and how hard is it.  How common is it in San Antonio to do it a 2nd time? Thanks

[Aaron Francl]

Quote from @Frank Lin:

Anyone with foundation issues after the foundation have been repaired? Seems like San Antonio is notorious for foundation issues. Just wondering if it's possible to repair foundation issues after it has already been repaired in the past and how hard is it.  How common is it in San Antonio to do it a 2nd time? Thanks

Hey Frank, yes, to your question - it is common. 

How long ago was the work done and what sort of foundation is it?

San Antonio’s soil gets extremely dry and can crack in the summer. Then, when you have a rainy period, as we’ve had of late, you’ll start to see issues pop up. I remember periods of time driving the city this year and seemed like every few houses, someone had foundation work being done.

Make sure you have a good gutter system to divert water from the property skirting and proper drainage, no pooling around the house, etc. 

Hopefully you’re just dealing with some small shimming work and your foundation repair company has some semblance of warranty terms for their work.

Best of luck.