When a section of slab has settled more than half an inch, piering is usually the only repair that actually holds. We drive piers past the reactive clay to stable load-bearing strata, then lift and stabilize the structure on top of them.
Steel push piers are hydraulically driven straight down using the weight of the structure itself as resistance, and they're the most common choice for settled slab homes in Burleson. Helical piers are screwed into the ground and are better suited for lighter structures, additions, or situations where the home's weight isn't enough to drive a push pier to refusal. We determine which is right for your home during the inspection, not before.
Once piers are installed to load-bearing depth, hydraulic jacks lift the settled section back toward its original elevation — not always all the way to perfectly level, since over-correcting can crack finishes that have already adjusted to the settled position. We target the lift that closes the gap without creating new damage, and walk you through that judgment call on-site.
Piers run $650–$1,200 installed, and most Burleson homes need 6–12 piers depending on the extent of settlement. A full written quote comes after the free elevation survey, with the exact pier count and price before any work begins.
We lift toward level but not always to it, since over-lifting a home that's settled into its position for years can crack finishes that already adjusted. We explain the target lift for your specific home before work starts.
Depends entirely on the elevation survey — most Burleson homes need 6 to 12 piers, but it ranges from a handful for a localized dip to 20+ for widespread settlement.
Access points are small and we backfill and tidy the site daily. Established plants right at a pier location sometimes need to be temporarily moved, which we'll flag during the inspection.
Free elevation survey, written scope, same-day price.
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