Do I Have to Replace My Slab Foundation?

Slab foundations are capable of settling just as much as basement or crawl space foundations. Slab foundation settling arguably is worse than other kinds of settling because there is nothing protecting the ground floor from leaks and flooding. Most slab foundations are only four inches thick, and many are not reinforced with rebar. Without any reinforcement, a concrete slab is more likely to crack, and once that happens, disruptive structural issues are quick to manifest. While a settling basement or crawl space gets flooded, water easily seeps into your bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom when the slab foundation has problems.

When faced with these issues, many Fargo homeowners want to replace their foundation with a new one. Foundation replacement is one of the least viable repair methods available, and it’s not recommended if you want to save your money. The problem with replacing is that it does not actually solve the problem that caused the settling in the first place: soil erosion. After replacing your slab, the soil under it will still erode, resulting in the same problem. Instead of replacing your slab foundation, think of using slab piers instead.

Slab piers are like helical and push piers, but they are designed to be used on slab foundations. Like the other kinds of support piers, slab piers are made of galvanized steel and are installed deep underground. The piers support the foundation as well as transfer the weight of the house to denser soils down below. It’s a one-time repair solution that guarantees permanent support for your foundation. Unlike foundation replacing, installing slab piers is quick and convenient.