How to Know If Your Houston Home Needs Foundation Repair

Houston homes are no strangers to shifting soil and structural stress. If you’ve seen cracks in your walls, doors sticking, or sloping floors, your foundation may already be trying to tell you something. At Betong Foundation Repair, we combine 20+ years of experience with licensed structural engineering expertise to diagnose and repair foundation issues — permanently.

At Betong Foundation Repair, we’ve spent over 20 years fixing these exact problems — and as a licensed P.E. structural engineer, our lead expert doesn’t guess when it comes to your home. We assess, plan, and solve with precision.

So how do you know when it’s time to call in a foundation repair company in Houston? Here are a few signs worth paying attention to.

1. Cracks in Your Brick or Drywall

One of the earliest (and most obvious) warning signs is cracking. If you see stair-step cracks along your brick exterior or diagonal lines inside your drywall, your home could be settling unevenly. These are classic symptoms of foundation movement, especially in homes built on Houston’s expansive clay soil.

2. Doors and Windows Sticking

If your windows are harder to open than they used to be — or a door seems to drag at the top or bottom — don’t ignore it. It could be more than humidity. Foundation movement causes frame misalignment, which is why those doors and windows stop functioning properly.

3. Sloping Floors or Uneven Rooms

Walk barefoot across your house. Feel a slope or dip? That’s not just age. A sagging or unleveled floor is a clear sign your foundation may be shifting. We often find this in homes that need concrete leveling or pier and beam repair, both of which we specialize in across Houston.

4. Gaps Around Windows, Walls, or Cabinets

When your home begins to settle unevenly, it pulls materials apart. You may see gaps between walls and your ceiling, baseboards pulling away, or cabinets separating from the wall. These aren’t cosmetic problems — they’re structural ones.

How Betong Does Foundation Repair Differently

We’re not just another company pouring concrete. Betong Foundation Repair is led by a P.E.-licensed structural engineer, which means we approach every project from a technical and long-term perspective.

We use:

• Galvanized shim plates to prevent corrosion

• Double-stacked pier caps to improve load distribution

• Precision hydraulic pier driving based on soil resistance, not guesswork

• And we always offer free foundation inspections in Houston and surrounding areas

Final Thoughts

Foundation problems never fix themselves — and the longer you wait, the more expensive and invasive the repair could be.

If you’ve noticed any of the signs mentioned above, give us a call or book a free inspection. We’re local, experienced, and committed to doing the job right the first time.

📍 Foundation repair Houston isn’t just what we do — it’s what we know.

Need a second opinion or just want to catch issues early?
📞 Call Betong Foundation Repair today — and let us help you protect what matters most.