Foundation Drainage in Tyler, TX
East Texas clay moves with moisture. Good drainage around your slab is one of the best ways to protect it.
- French drains, regrading & downspout drainage
- Protect your foundation from East Texas clay
- Free, no-obligation quotes
Clay soil and slab foundations
Much of East Texas sits on expansive clay. When it gets soaked it swells and pushes; when it dries in July and August it shrinks and pulls away. A slab sitting on that soil moves a little each cycle. Water that pools against one side of the house makes that side swell more than the others, which is how uneven movement and cracking start.
Drainage that helps
- Perimeter French drains along the wet side of the house
- Underground downspout lines that move roof water away
- Correcting negative grade next to the slab
- Surface drains at low spots near patios and walkways
Drainage contractors fix water problems. If you already see significant cracking or doors and windows that won't close, have a foundation repair company or structural engineer evaluate the house too. Drainage alone won't reverse existing movement.
Tired of standing water and soggy yards?
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