Trusted San Antonio Foundation Repair Experts
Reclaim your peace of mind with San Antonio foundation, crawl space and house leveling services!
Our San Antonio, TX Locations
Northwest San Antonio
I-10 Office
7550 W Interstate 10
Ste. 800
San Antonio, TX 78229
North San Antonio
Stone Oak Office
18911 Hardy Oak Blvd
Ste. 202
San Antonio, TX 78258
East San Antonio
Whirlwind Office
4827 Whirlwind
San Antonio, TX 78217
San Antonio Foundation FAQs
Yes. Because of the local soil conditions, we highly recommend a professional foundation Inspection before purchasing a home in San Antonio. We provide a detailed assessment of the home’s current stability and can identify hidden signs of movement that a standard home inspector might miss.
Many historic San Antonio homes use pier-and-beam foundations rather than slabs. G.L. Hunt specializes in Crawl Space Repair and structural supports. We can replace rotting wood bases, install new support shimming and offer encapsulation services to prevent the humidity of South Texas from causing mold or wood rot in your crawl space.
G.L. Hunt offers drainage & gutter Solutions tailored to the San Antonio climate. We can install French drains, surface drains and high-capacity gutters to ensure that when those heavy Texas rainstorms hit, water is moved away from your foundation immediately, preventing the soil from oversaturating and shifting.
Local homeowners should look for “The San Antonio Signs”:
- Cracks in exterior brickwork or interior drywall.
- Doors that stick or won’t latch due to the frame shifting.
- Gaps between the ceiling and walls.
- Uneven or sloping floors.
While issues can occur anywhere in Bexar County, the areas of San Antonio with the most prominent foundation issues are the North Side and Northeast regions (like Stone Oak and Live Oak) due to the rocky, shifting mix of limestone and clay. Additionally, older neighborhoods in the South and West sides often see issues due to aging pier-and-beam structures and historical soil movement.
The primary reason why San Antonio, Texas homes have foundation problems is the high concentration of expansive clay soil found throughout the region. This soil acts like a sponge; it swells significantly when wet and shrinks during the hot, dry South Texas summers. This constant cycle of expansion and contraction creates immense pressure and movement under your home, eventually leading to structural shifts and cracking.
