Foundation, crawl space and concrete leveling in Knightdale, NC
HydroHelp911 provides foundation and crawl space repair as well as concrete leveling for homes in Knightdale and across Wake County, from our Greensboro office. If you're looking for a reliable contractor to help, you're in the right place: we'll help you understand what is going on with your home and recommend repairs built to last. Start with a free inspection, or read on to learn more. Homes in Knightdale mostly sit on clay with a low USDA rating for swelling and shrinking.
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Greensboro office
1515 W Cornwallis Dr Suite 201-B
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone
(336) 914-5532Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Getting to you
About 95 minutes from the office, 77 miles.
About Knightdale
How Old Are the Homes in Knightdale?
Soil: clay
Expansion risk: low
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes by decade built
What we fix
What Problems Do We Fix in Knightdale?
Gaps Around Windows and Doors
A widening gap along one side of a window, a door that no longer meets its frame evenly, or trim separating from the wall is often how a foundation shows it has moved.
What this looks likeHigh Humidity Levels
Damp air under your home soaks the framing, raises a musty smell upstairs, and makes your HVAC work harder.
What this looks likeUneven Concrete Slabs
When a driveway, patio, walkway, or garage floor sits uneven, the soil under it has usually moved.
What this looks likeLocal conditions
What Soil Is Knightdale Built On?
The USDA sample inside Knightdale is mostly Wedowee soil, a deep strong brown clay. Of the five points the USDA sampled inside Knightdale, three are Wedowee and one is Rawlings. The fifth point falls on ground the survey does not name as a natural soil, such as urban land or water. Countywide, the most common soil in Wake County is Pacolet, on about a tenth of the land, with Cecil, Wedowee and Rawlings behind it. The USDA rates the sample inside Knightdale low for swelling and shrinking.
Wedowee is a deep soil that formed in place as pale rock such as granite and gneiss beneath it weathered, usually found on ridges and hillsides. Its top layer is sandy loam, and under that is strong brown clay. Loam is soil with a mix of sand, silt and clay. It drains well, and the USDA rates it low for swelling and shrinking, which means it changes size very little as it gets wet and dries out.
Rawlings is a moderately deep soil that formed in place as pale rock such as granite and gneiss beneath it weathered, usually found on ridges and hillsides. Hard bedrock lies within a few feet of the surface. Its top layer is gravelly sandy loam, and under that is reddish brown sandy clay loam. It drains well, and the USDA rates it low for swelling and shrinking, which means it changes size very little as it gets wet and dries out.
What It Means for Your Home
- What works in your favorWedowee drains well, so the soil beside a foundation usually dries out after a storm. It also changes size very little as it wets and dries, so the ground under the footings stays steady from season to season.
- FoundationsWater that collects against a foundation can keep the clay there soft, and soft clay can let a footing settle. Look for cracks in drywall, and cracks that step up through brick or block. See foundation repair.
- Crawl spacesEven soil that drains well can stay wet where roof runoff collects, and the ground still adds moisture to the air under a house, which can lead to musty odors, mold and wood rot over time. Look for moisture in the crawl space and sagging floors. See crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulation.
- Floor framingDamp air under a house can rot and weaken joists and beams over time, which can show up as sagging or bouncy floors. Look for broken or cracked joists, and sagging floor joists. See framing repair.
- ConcreteSoftened clay where runoff collects can let part of a slab sink. Look for raised slab edges you can trip on and a cracked garage floor. See concrete leveling.
Soil survey: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO), sdmdataaccess.nrcs.usda.gov. Inside Knightdale, the survey maps Wedowee and Rawlings series. USDA rates the soil low for swelling and shrinking (weighted linear extensibility 2.15 percent). Across Wake County, it maps Pacolet, Cecil, Wedowee and Rawlings series. Series descriptions: USDA NRCS Official Series Descriptions for Wedowee and Rawlings.
How Much Rain and Humidity Does Knightdale Get?
Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Clayton Water Treatment Plant weather station, about 11 miles away, precipitation averages 52.1 inches a year, the July dew point averages about 69 degrees, and about 77 days a year have a low of 32 degrees or colder.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, the Clayton Water Treatment Plant weather station and Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Where we work
Which Neighborhoods in Knightdale Do We Serve?
- Brookfield Station
- Maplewood
- Mingo Creek
- Princeton Manor
The city covers ZIP codes 27545, 27604, 27610.
Services available
Foundation, Crawl Space and Concrete Repair in Knightdale
Foundation Repair in Knightdale
Settlement, foundation cracks, bowing walls and leaning chimneys, with the repair matched to the cause.
Crawl Space Repair in Knightdale
Moisture, interior drainage, sagging floors and structural repair under a raised home.
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Knightdale
Vapor barriers, vent sealing, dehumidifiers and interior drainage that help keep a crawl space dry.
Basement Waterproofing in Knightdale
Interior drainage systems, sump pumps, vapor barriers and basement crack repair.
Framing Repair in Knightdale
Floor joists, sill plates, beams, girders and posts below the subfloor.
Concrete Leveling in Knightdale
Lifting and leveling settled sidewalks, patios, steps and garage floors.
One free inspection covers all of it: an inspector, clear findings, and a written estimate.
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What Homeowners Say About Our Greensboro Office
Michael came out to my house and he explained what I needed to have done in regards to the work on my house and I’m really considering having him get it taken care of
The crew
Some of the Team Members Who Work in Your Area
Knightdale is served from our Greensboro office. The same company schedules the inspection, runs the install, and answers a warranty call later.
Greensboro office
Where Does the Crew Come From?
Work here is dispatched from our Greensboro office, 77 miles away, about 95 minutes. You will find it at 1515 W Cornwallis Dr Suite 201-B, Greensboro, NC 27408.
Dispatching crews across Wake County.
What Do Knightdale Homeowners Ask?
Don't see your question here? Call or fill out our quick online form, and our team will help.
There is no single price. The cost depends on what the inspection finds, such as the size of the area, access, and the cause behind the problem. The free inspection ends with a written estimate that spells out the method, scope, and price. Financing is available, and your inspector can go over the options with you when you get your written estimate.
Nearby Towns
Which Towns Near Knightdale Do We Also Serve?
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Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
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Send a short form, and our office will call to book a time that suits you.
For new customers who book online through our website and then sign a contract.
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