Foundation Repair in Matthews, NC
HydroHelp911 does foundation repair in Matthews and Mecklenburg County, from our office on Monroe Road. If you're looking for a reliable contractor for foundation repair, you're in the right place: we'll help you understand what is going on with your foundation and recommend repairs built to last. Start with a free inspection, or read on to learn more. Most of the ground in Matthews is clay, which the USDA rates low for swelling and shrinking.
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Matthews office
11145 Monroe Rd Ste 105
Matthews, NC 28105
Phone
(704) 271-2166Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Foundation Repair in Matthews
Who Handles Foundation Repair Near You in Matthews?
Foundation repair in Matthews is handled by our Matthews office, which is in town.
Soil: clay
Expansion risk: low
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes by decade built
What we fix
What Foundation Repair Problems Do We Fix in Matthews?
Foundation Settlement
When part of your home drops because the soil beneath it has moved or compressed, the symptoms show up as cracks, sticking doors, and uneven floors.
What this looks likeUneven Floors
Sloping, dipping, or bouncy floors are one of the clearest signs that the support beneath your home has moved.
What this looks likeGaps 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 likeThe ground in Matthews
How Does Matthews Soil Affect Foundations?
All five points the USDA sampled inside Matthews are Cecil soil, a deep red clay. Across Mecklenburg County, Cecil covers more than a third of the land, with Wilkes, Enon and Monacan the next most common. The USDA rates the sample inside Matthews low for swelling and shrinking.
Cecil 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 red 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.
What It Means for Your Home
- What works in your favorCecil 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.
- What to watchEven soil that drains well can stay wet where water collects against a foundation, from a roof edge or from ground that slopes toward the house, and the clay below the top layer dries out slowly. Clay that stays wet can lose strength and let a footing settle, and in a drought the same clay can dry hard and pull back.
- Signs you might noticeLook for cracks in drywall, cracks that step up through brick or block, and gaps around windows and doors.
- How we address itWe match the repair to what the inspection finds. That can mean push piers or helical piers under a section that has settled, or foundation crack repair where a wall has cracked.
Soil survey: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO), sdmdataaccess.nrcs.usda.gov. Inside Matthews, the survey maps Cecil series. USDA rates the soil low for swelling and shrinking (weighted linear extensibility 1.5 percent). Across Mecklenburg County, it maps Cecil, Wilkes, Enon and Monacan series. Series descriptions: USDA NRCS Official Series Descriptions for Cecil.
Our approach
How Do We Approach Foundation Repair in Matthews?
The right repair depends mostly on what is happening in the ground beneath your home. We diagnose the cause first, then explain the options in plain language.
Depending on what we find, a repair may use steel piers that reach firmer soil under a settling footing, crack injection to seal a stable crack, reinforcement for a bowing basement wall, or lifting a sunken slab back toward level. You can compare every method we install on our foundation repair solutions page.
Every repair starts with a free foundation inspection, so you understand the problem before you decide anything.
Warranty terms, with their conditions, are on our warranties page.
How Much Rain and Humidity Does Matthews Get?
Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Monroe Airport, about 9 miles away, Matthews averages 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and a July dew point of about 68 degrees, with about 57 days a year when the low reaches 32 degrees or colder.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, Monroe Airport and Charlotte Douglas Airport.
What we install
Which Foundation Repair Solutions Do We Install in Matthews?
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Foundation Crack Repair in Matthews
Sealing foundation wall cracks with epoxy or polyurethane injection, matched to whether the crack is dry, wet or moving a little with the seasons. -
Slab Lifting and Leveling (Slab Jacking) in Matthews
Lifting and releveling sunken concrete slabs by filling the voids beneath them and raising the slab back to position. -
Soil Stabilization in Matthews
Strengthening and stabilizing weak or shifting soil so it can properly support a foundation and resist further movement. -
Slab Foundation in Matthews
Diagnosing and repairing cracks, settling, and movement in slab on grade foundations common across newer Carolinas homes. -
Basement Foundation in Matthews
Repairing cracks, settlement, and bowing in basement foundation walls, with attention to the water pressure that drives them. -
Leaning Chimney Repair in Matthews
Stabilizing and supporting chimneys that are tilting or pulling away from the home due to footing settlement. -
Pier and Beam Repair in Matthews
Stabilizing pier and beam foundations and crawl space supports to correct sagging, bouncy, or uneven floors. -
Foundation Inspection in Matthews
A free foundation inspection that identifies the cause of the symptoms and explains your options in plain language.
Cost and scope
What Does Foundation Repair Cost in Matthews?
The price of foundation repair depends on what the inspection finds. The free inspection ends with a written estimate that spells out the method, scope, and price.
What Moves the Price?
- The number and depth of piers required
- The soil conditions
- How easy the work area is to reach
- Which system fits your home
When Is Foundation Repair Not the Right Fix?
Some cracks do not need repair, and we will tell you when yours is one of them.
Where we work
Which ZIP Codes in Matthews Do We Serve?
ZIP codes inside Matthews: 28105, 28270.
Problem signs
What Are the Signs You May Need Foundation Repair in Matthews?
- Stair Step CracksA stair step crack runs diagonally up a brick or concrete block wall along the mortar joints, stepping over and up from one block to the next like a staircase.
- Uneven FloorsFloors that slope, dip, or feel bouncy often point to foundation settlement.
- Sticking Doors and WindowsSticking doors and windows usually start small.
- Bowing WallsA bowing wall is a foundation or basement wall that has bent, curved, or leaned out of plumb under sideways pressure from the soil behind it.
- Cracked BricksCracked bricks are fractures through the brick units, the mortar joints, or both, on the brick veneer outside a home or on a brick foundation wall.
- Drywall CracksMost drywall cracks fall into one of two groups: cosmetic cracks from a house drying and settling normally, and cracks that mean the framing and foundation behind the wall have moved.
The crew
Some of the Team Members Who Work in Your Area
Matthews is served from our Matthews office. The same company schedules the inspection, runs the install, and answers a warranty call later.
Google reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Matthews Office
Aaron came out for the estimate and did a very thorough job talking us about the job. Later, Jacob, Tom, Michael, and Tavo came out on time and were very impressive group of professionals. I highly recommend them for your foundation issues. They walked us through the entire process and made sure we were informed every step!
What Do Matthews Homeowners Ask About Foundation Repair?
Don't see your question here? Call or fill out our quick online form, and our team will help.
There is no single price for foundation repair, because the cost depends on the number and depth of piers required, the soil conditions, how easy the work area is to reach, and which system fits your home. Your free inspection gives you a written estimate for your home, at no cost. For a rough figure before the visit, the cost calculator on our website gives a starting estimate. Financing is available, and your inspector can go over the options with you when you get your written estimate.
Nearby Towns
Which Towns Near Matthews Do We Also Serve?
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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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A free guide for homes in North and South Carolina: what can move a foundation here, the signs worth writing down, and how foundation repairs work, in plain language.
- A room by room checklist to walk your home with
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