Foundation repair services
From century-old stone cellars to newer poured basements, these are the foundation problems Douglas County homeowners call about most.
Each page explains the problem, why it happens around Lawrence, the repair options, what Lawrence's permit rules say and what drives the cost.
- Bowing basement wall repairWalls pushed inward by wet clay: anchors, steel beams, carbon fiber or excavation, plus the drainage fix.
- Limestone and brick foundation repairRepointing, rebuilding and supporting the stone and brick foundations under Lawrence's older houses.
- Foundation piers and underpinningPush piers, helical piers and other underpinning for settling corners, walls and additions.
- Sagging floor and crawl space supportSteel posts, new beams and footings to level bouncy, sloping floors over crawl spaces and old basements.
- Basement crack repair and drainageSealing leaking cracks, interior drain tile and sump pumps, and the outside fixes that keep clay drier.
Not sure which one fits? Call and describe what you're seeing; the contractor will sort it out on the visit.
Wall bowing in, mortar crumbling, or floors starting to sag?
Call and a foundation contractor who works in Douglas County will take a look and explain your options.