Foundation Repair in Baytown, Texas
Baytown Texas is located 26 miles east of Houston at the mouth of the San Jacinto River and Galveston Bay. Originally 3 towns, they consolidated into the city of Baytown in 1948. Humble Oil built the first offshore drilling operation in 1916, and later built the Baytown Refinery, the largest in the United States.
Baytown is unique in the composition of the soil because most of the city is built on reclaimed marshes and swamps. The clay and sand soil extends to great depths, and is extremely unstable. Over thousands of years, animal and plant residue created petroleum deposits, which led to the oil boom in the early 1900’s. Today, Baytown is a leader in the petrochemical industry.
Warning signs of Foundation Problems in Baytown Texas.
The clay and sand soils in Baytown are highly volatile as moisture contents change with the weather. Dry weather causes soils to shrink and consolidate, and wet weather, especially the occasional flooding, causes large upswings in the levelness of the ground. Rigid structures located above this large scale movement are prone to shift, causing cracks in brick and mortar veneers, drywall, and tile floors. Doors won’t open or close properly, and windows can even crack. These signs are just the beginning. As voids increase, and the supporting soils erode, eventually the entire foundation system can fail, and often cause the under-slab sewer system to fail.
Cost of Foundation Repair in Baytown Texas
The first rule of foundation repair is to fix it early, and fix it right the first time. Don’t wait for the entire system to fail, or to cause damage to sewer, roof, framing, and cosmetic members of your home. In many cases, a few piers or pilings installed at the onset of problems can save thousands of dollars later on, and protect your most important investment. Foundation Preventative Measures installed early is also an excellent way to save money, as preventative measures almost always cost less. A second rule is to hire an experienced company, with employees covered by Texas Workman’s Compensation Insurance, and that has repair plans designed by Certified Foundation Repair Specialists (CFRS).
Please read what your neighbors are saying in Baytown Testimonials, and then call to schedule a Free Inspection.
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