Foundation Repair in Alabama and Tennessee

Whether you're a homeowner looking to learn more about residential foundation repair or sign up for a free quote, a realtor looking for a reputable foundation repair contractor, an engineer or contractor looking into pre-construction helical piles or residential or commercial foundation repair — you've come to the right place.

For over 50 years combined, Alabama Foundation Repair Specialists has installed thousands of steel piers for all sorts of applications in Alabama and Tennessee. We've done extensive foundation work in Hunstville, AL, Decatur, Madison, and the surrounding areas, as well as in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding areas, including Tuscaloosa, Alabaster, Hoover, Gadsden, Anniston, and Bessemer.

Residential Foundation Repair

Protecting your largest investment - your home or commercial building - is an essential. With Alabama Foundation Repair Specialists, you can rest assured that we take that very seriously. We're glad to provide you with some example images and to address some of the most common questions we receive from homeowners:

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Common Questions and Answers

What causes foundation settlement?

There are several reasons a foundation can settle:

• Expansive soils such as clay are highly affected by the water table. If heavy rainfall or drought occurs, the soil supporting your home foundation will expand or contract, often in a non-uniform manner. This causes portions of your home to settle.
• Extensive Backfill — When homes are built on improperly compacted soil, or soil that sits on top of decomposable backfill, settlement is almost sure to occur.
• Poor Drainage / Plumbing Leaks — Improper drainage is a leading cause of residential foundation settlement. This could be due to a plumbing leak, improper gutter drainage, or the natural landscape of a yard. Houses near running water or at the bottom of hills are especially at risk.
• Tree Roots — Homeowners often think that tree roots push the foundation upward. While this is possible, more than likely, if settlement occurs near a tree root and there is no visible evidence of upward movement, tree roots are actually having the opposite effect. That is, trees consume vast quantities of water. Trees located near a foundation may pull water away from the soils that support the house and thus cause settlement.

How do I know for sure if I have a foundation problem?

Take a look at the symptoms of foundation settlement. If your house is experiencing any of these, it's best to get an estimate. You can always call us or sign up online for a FREE foundation repair estimate in AL and TN.

What does foundation repair cost?

Each residential foundation repair job is custom designed and priced on an individual basis. There are so many variables in determining cost, it becomes necessary to have a professional look at the structure first-hand. Usually, though, a free estimate can be done on-site so that the same day you have an appointment with one of our representatives you often receive a cost estimate.

We service all of Alabama, including the greater Decatur, Madison, and Huntsville, AL, Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas as well as southern/central Tennessee for foundation wall stabilization, repair, and piering services.