WHEN DOES YOUR SAN DIEGO OR ORANGE COUNTY HOME NEED A FOUNDATION INSPECTION?If you've noticed any of the following in you San Diego or OC County home, you need our help - and fast!

vertical horizontal cracks

VERTICAL &
HORIZONTAL CRACKS
IN THE STEM WALL

Sticking doors

STICKING DOORS

sticking windows

STICKING WINDOWS

squishy floors

SQUISHY FLOORS

cracks above windows doors

CRACKS ABOVE WINDOWS & DOORS

Your OC & San Diego Raised Foundation and Crawl Space Inspection Includes:

  • Pictures of Your Foundation
  • Repair Plan
  • Creating a Schematic of Your Foundation
  • Review & Assessment

GETTING AN INSPECTION IS EASY:

If you’re unsure about if your home needs a foundation inspection, great news: our inspection is completely FREE, some restrictions apply.

One of our professionals will come out to inspect your foundation and look for common warning signs like sticking windows and doors, uneven floors, 45-degree cracks around windows and doors, and horizontal or vertical cracks in the stem wall.

There’s absolutely no risk in getting an expert’s opinion—it’s simply a way to get informed. After our analysis, we’ll explain the cause of any issues and discuss raised foundation repair options or crawl space foundation repairs if needed.

Call our team to set up your FREE (some restrictions apply) foundation inspection now at 619-961-1006 or fill out the request form on this page. Still have questions? Click here to ask us a question.

Home Foundation Diagram

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San Diego & Orange County Service Areas

We service all of San Diego County and the surrounding areas, which include the City of San Diego and its various neighborhoods. From Oceanside to Julian and Alpine to the South Bay, our coverage extends to South Park, North Park, Kensington, Normal Heights, Bankers Hill, Golden Hill, Mission Hills, Point Loma, East County, La Mesa, South Bay, Chula Vista, North County, all the beach communities, and beyond.

We also service all of Orange County and the surrounding areas that have older homes with raised foundations and crawl spaces, including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Orange, Anaheim, Tustin, Buena Park, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Emerald Bay, Corona Del Mar, and San Clemente.

READY TO SCHEDULE AN FOUNDATION INSPECTION NEAR YOU?

If you’re unsure about if your house needs a foundation inspection, great news: our inspection is completely FREE (some restrictions apply). We specialize in providing Crawl Space or Post and Pier Foundation Repair solutions, with one of our professionals coming out to inspect your foundation and look for telltale signs.

There’s no risk in getting an expert’s opinion; it’s simply a way to get informed. After your inspection, we can discuss recommendations and any suggested next steps.

ANSWERS FIRSTFOUNDATION REPAIRS FAQS

The questions homeowners ask us most, answered plainly and without the sales pitch.

What is a raised foundation?

Usually, homes built before 1960 in San Diego County and Orange County will have raised foundations. A raised foundation (or crawl space) is an above-ground home foundation consisting of concrete piers and wooden components like posts, girders, and joists that can deteriorate over time and become unstable, often requiring professional foundation repair in SD and OC.

Raised Foundation subfloor diagram

Shifting and expansive soil in San Diego and Orange County can cause lateral movement to your home’s foundation, leading to cracks above doors and windows. This is a common sign of foundation problems. If you notice cracks over your windows and doors in your SD or OC home, Call (619) 815-7025 for a free (some restrictions apply) inspection to determine the best repair method for your SD or OC home.

Bulging stucco or plaster in homes throughout San Diego and Orange County can indicate excessive water damage, which adds weight to the stem wall and may cause severe foundation damage. If you’ve noticed bulging stucco in your SD or OC property, contact us for a free (some restrictions apply) foundation inspection.

Foundation movement is a common cause of sticking doors and windows in homes in San Diego County and Orange County. If your doors or windows are jamming, your foundation may need crawl space foundation repair before the problem worsens. Call (619) 815-7025 for a free (some restrictions apply) inspection in SD or OC.

Expansive soil conditions in San Diego and Orange County can cause separation in foundation components, leading to sagging or uneven floors. While it may seem like a flooring issue, the real problem often lies in the foundation and may require crawl space foundation repair. Call (619) 815-7025 for a free foundation inspection (some restrictions apply) to determine the best repair method for your SD or OC home.
Crumbling or cracking stem walls in San Diego and Orange County homes can result from water damage, decades of seismic activity, or a combination of both. These  foundation issues should be addressed immediately to prevent further damage. Call (619) 815-7025 for a free foundation inspection (some restrictions apply).

In SD and OC homes, gaps between the chimney and the house are often caused by earthquakes, water damage, or shifting soil that moves foundation components over time. If you’ve noticed this issue, call (619) 815-7025 for a free   foundation inspection   (some restrictions apply) to determine the best repair method for your SD or OC home.

Older homes in San Diego and Orange County with expansive or shifting soil can experience foundation sinking or shifting, which causes floors to feel spongy or soft. If your floors feel this way, contact us or call (619) 815-7025 for a free foundation inspection (some restrictions apply) in SD or OC.

For homes in San Diego and Orange County, repair options include whole-house lift and total foundation rebuild, hydraulic lift and leveling, or partial rebuild and repair-in-place solutions. Call (619) 815-7025 for a free (some restrictions apply) inspection to determine the best foundation repair method for your SD or OC home.

For homes in San Diego and Orange County, repair options include whole-house lift and total foundation rebuild, hydraulic lift and leveling, or partial rebuild and repair-in-place solutions. Call (619) 815-7025 for a free (some restrictions apply) inspection to determine the best foundation repair method for your SD or OC home.

It depends entirely on how much of the support system is failing. Replacing a few posts and piers is a modest repair, while re-supporting and leveling an entire floor system is a much larger project. That is why the inspection is free - we look at your actual house and give you an itemized written estimate instead of a phone guess.

Most post and pier replacements are finished in one to three days. Larger leveling projects and full crawl space rebuilds usually run three days to two weeks. Leveling is deliberately done in stages so the house lifts gradually and finishes do not crack. Your estimate includes a realistic schedule.

Yes. A specialist comes out, goes under the accessible crawl space, documents conditions with photos, takes floor elevation readings and gives you a written estimate at no charge. If we find nothing wrong, we tell you that and there is still no bill.

Financing options are available for larger repairs. Ask about them during your inspection and we will go over the current terms and what your project would look like on a monthly payment.

Almost always moisture and time. Water under the house rots posts, beams and joists; expansive soil moves piers; termites hollow out wood members; and many older homes were built on undersized brick or mud-set piers that were never meant to last a century. Poor drainage around the perimeter speeds all of it up.

Yes. When a repair requires a permit we pull it and coordinate the inspections with your city or county building department, whether you are in San Diego County or Orange County. You do not have to chase paperwork.

If there are vents or an access door in the perimeter wall near ground level, and the first floor sits a step or more above the yard, you almost certainly have a raised foundation with a crawl space underneath. A slab home sits directly on concrete with no vents. If you are not sure, we will confirm it during the free inspection.

Every repair comes with a written workmanship warranty covering the work we performed and the materials we installed. You get it in writing at the final walkthrough, along with photo documentation of the completed repair.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION?Talk to a real foundation specialist - not a call center. We answer questions all day, whether you hire us or not.

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No charge, no obligation, no scare tactics - just a straight answer about what is happening under your home.