A sunken foundation can seem daunting for homeowners, but with the help of a reliable, locally owned DFW contractor, you can find a low-stress fix for an uneven slab.
If your foundation is tilting or sinking in a particular area, your slab may be a candidate for mudjacking, a quick but time-tested fix.
What Is Mudjacking?
If you’ve never faced foundation problems, you may be unfamiliar with mudjacking and how it could help your home. The foundation fix, also referred to as slab jacking, is used to address sinking or uneven concrete slabs, including home foundations.
Contractors drill holes in a slab and pump a concrete solution — generally mixed with sand and water — under the slab. After a few hours, the solution raises sunken portions of the foundation to their usual height, leveling a tilted slab. Mudjacking can be a relatively cost-effective foundation solution, especially compared to the price of fully replacing a slab.
How Will I Know If My Foundation Needs Mudjacking?
While your foundation is a solid base for your home, sometimes the soil beneath it isn’t as reliable. The soil can move or erode in a way that causes part of your foundation to sink or tilt (an especially relevant risk to Dallas homeowners, who may have expansive soil that changes volume based on moisture levels). That sunken part of your slab can show cracks or feel noticeably uneven, indicating it’s time for a fix.
Before you decide what’s right for your home, always ensure you receive a professional contractor consultation — like the free evaluations provided by Ecoscape Foundation and Home Services — to determine the best fix for your slab.
Which Dallas Mudjacking Pros Can I Trust?
Lots of Dallas-area contractors can give you a quote or offer foundation solutions. However, for a process as critical to your home’s stability as mudjacking, you’ll want to spend time making sure you’re picking the perfect team. While Dallas is home to national foundation-focused contractors, a local or family-owned business can help guarantee you’re receiving personalized service from experts who truly understand how to work with the DFW climate and soil.
All the companies recommended here have received Better Business Bureau accreditation and A+ ratings (along with outstanding customer feedback). While your mudjacking bill will differ depending on who you choose, several of the Dallas-area contractors listed below keep your costs low on the front end by offering free consultations or estimates.
Top 5 Mudjacking Companies in DFW
Steady House Foundation Repair
Headquartered in Plano, Steady House offers drainage solutions to keep your foundation strong — and the trusted repair techniques to reinforce it when something goes wrong. The company specializes in foundation lifts, making them a reliable call for your mud and slabjacking needs.
Ecoscape Foundation and Home Services
With free evaluations and tailored slab solutions that include (but don’t end at) mudjacking, Dallas-based Ecoscape has 30 years of expertise in handling DFW foundation repairs and drainage upgrades. The company is one of the few in the Dallas area that specializes in mudjacking, and their timely and personalized service means your foundation can go from sunken to level in just days.
Pinnacle Foundation Repair
This Texas-based, family-owned business serves the greater DFW area. It often offers local homeowners the security of working directly with the owner to get an estimate and schedule repairs. Pinnacle offers free foundation inspections and ensures you’re dealing with foundation experts who not only understand your home’s needs but also work with extensive knowledge of the North Texas landscape in mind.
Expert Foundation Repair DFW
Locally-owned Expert Foundation Repair brings more than 40 years of professionalism to their foundation solutions, which include leveling services like mudjacking and extend to full foundation replacement. Working with the company’s owner, you can receive a free estimate and build the right solution for your home together.
DFW Foundation Repair Services
Dallas-based DFW Foundation Repair Services provides thorough and professional services, from free foundation inspections to slab fixes. The company has more than 20 years of experience and offers a lifetime guarantee on its work.
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