Foundation, crawl space and concrete leveling in Monroe, NC
For homeowners in Monroe and the rest of Union County, HydroHelp911 does foundation and crawl space repair as well as concrete leveling, from our nearby Matthews 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. The ground in Monroe is mostly silty clay, rated moderate for swelling and shrinking.
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Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
Pick your own day in our calendar. You save $250 if you go ahead with the work.
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.
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
Getting to you
About 20 minutes from the office, 13 miles.
About Monroe
How Old Are the Homes in Monroe?
Soil: silty clay
Expansion risk: moderate
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes by decade built
What we fix
What Problems Do We Fix in Monroe?
Sticking Doors and Windows
A door that suddenly drags or a window that won't slide is often the first thing homeowners notice when a foundation moves.
What this looks likeSagging Floors
In most Carolinas homes, the cause of a floor that sags or feels bouncy is wood rot or weakened joists in a damp crawl space underneath.
What this looks likeBroken Sidewalk
When a sidewalk cracks, drops, or lifts into a raised edge, the soil under it has usually moved, or a root has pushed up against it.
What this looks likeLocal conditions
What Soil Is Monroe Built On?
Badin and Tarrus are the most common soils in the USDA sample inside Monroe. In a USDA sample of five points inside Monroe, two are Badin, two are Tarrus and one is Cid. Badin is the most common soil across Union County too, at about a third of the land, and Tarrus, Cid and Goldston come next. The USDA rates the sample inside Monroe moderate for swelling and shrinking, which means it swells noticeably when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries.
Badin is a moderately deep soil that formed in place as the slate and other fine rock of the Carolina Slate Belt beneath it weathered, usually found on Piedmont uplands. Soft, weathered bedrock lies within a few feet of the surface. Its top layer is stony silt loam, and under that is yellowish red silty clay. Loam is soil with a mix of sand, silt and clay. It drains well.
Tarrus is a deep soil that formed in place as the slate and other fine rock of the Carolina Slate Belt beneath it weathered, usually found on ridges and hillsides. Its top layer is silt loam, and under that is red clay. It drains well.
What It Means for Your Home
- What works in your favorBadin drains well, so the soil beside a foundation usually dries out after a storm.
- FoundationsClay in this ground can push on a foundation in wet months and pull back in dry ones, and over time that can crack walls and let part of a house settle. Look for diagonal cracks and cracked block foundation walls. 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 higher energy bills and moisture in the crawl space. See crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulation.
- Floor framingWhen the ground under the piers shifts, the beams and joists above can move out of level, and damp air can soften the wood. Look for rotted floor joists, and broken or cracked joists. See framing repair.
- ConcreteClay that swells and shrinks can lift and drop driveways, walks and patios unevenly. Look for a cracked garage floor and uneven slabs. See concrete leveling.
Soil survey: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO), sdmdataaccess.nrcs.usda.gov. Inside Monroe, the survey maps Badin, Tarrus and Cid series. USDA rates the soil moderate for swelling and shrinking (weighted linear extensibility 3.66 percent). Across Union County, it maps Badin, Tarrus, Cid and Goldston series. Series descriptions: USDA NRCS Official Series Descriptions for Badin and Tarrus.
How Much Rain and Humidity Does Monroe Get?
Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the weather station southeast of Monroe, about 3 miles away, precipitation averages 47.8 inches a year, the July dew point averages about 68 degrees, and about 69 days a year have a low of 32 degrees or colder.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, the weather station southeast of Monroe and Charlotte Douglas Airport.
Where we work
Which ZIP Codes in Monroe Do We Serve?
The city covers ZIP codes 28079, 28110, 28112.
Services available
Foundation, Crawl Space and Concrete Repair in Monroe
Foundation Repair in Monroe
Settlement, foundation cracks, bowing walls and leaning chimneys, with the repair matched to the cause.
Crawl Space Repair in Monroe
Moisture, interior drainage, sagging floors and structural repair under a raised home.
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Monroe
Vapor barriers, vent sealing, dehumidifiers and interior drainage that help keep a crawl space dry.
Basement Waterproofing in Monroe
Interior drainage systems, sump pumps, vapor barriers and basement crack repair.
Framing Repair in Monroe
Floor joists, sill plates, beams, girders and posts below the subfloor.
Concrete Leveling in Monroe
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.
Google reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Matthews Office
Jacob and Tavo are amazing! Great experience from start to finish. The team did an excellent job explaining the entire process, scheduling everything clearly and making sure we were happy every step of the way. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with.
Jeremy and his crew did a great job! Showed up on time and were very professional and friendly. Completed the job in the time they estimated.
Had a great initial call, very professional, easy to talk to and get on the schedule within a week or two excited for the appointment to come.Thank you for your help!
Basement Waterproofing in Monroe, NC: Interior Drainage, Sump Pump and Crack Repair
Published on our YouTube channel in August 2022.
The crew
Some of the Team Members Who Work in Your Area
Monroe is served from our Matthews office. The same company schedules the inspection, runs the install, and answers a warranty call later.
Matthews office
Where Does the Crew Come From?
Work here is dispatched from our Matthews office, 13 miles away, about 20 minutes. You will find it at 11145 Monroe Rd Ste 105, Matthews, NC 28105.
Dispatching crews across Union County.
What Do Monroe 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 Monroe Do We Also Serve?
Schedule a Free Inspection in Monroe
Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
Pick your own day in our calendar. You save $250 if you go ahead with the work.
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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