Foundation raising in Placentia CA - a steady house, lifted only as far as it's safe
Floors sloping, doors sticking or new cracks in the walls? We find out why first, then steady your house and lift what's safe.
Why do my floors slope, and can the house be lifted?
Foundation raising in Placentia lifts a house that has settled back toward level on supports called piers, and it can also help keep the house from settling again.
It usually shows up inside first: a floor that rolls toward one corner, doors that stop latching, cracks running off the corners of windows. Before we talk about piers, I figure out whether that part of the house settled or got pushed up by swelling soil, because the two need opposite fixes. The price turns on how much of the house moved, whether it sits on a slab or a raised floor and how many piers it takes. The schedule turns on the same things, plus any permit the job needs, and we handle the application and book the inspections. My written estimate puts your number and what it covers on paper. If only the driveway sank, that's usually a concrete driveway building job, not a foundation one.
Why homeowners choose us for foundation raising
You'll know what's wrong with your house and what we plan to do about it before anyone digs, and you'll hear the bad news from me first.
I write your estimate
I come out myself to look at the house, check the floors and put the price in writing.
In business since 2013
We've run this business since 2013, and foundation work is the kind of job we plan most carefully.
A crew lead on site
Our crew lead runs the lift with our crew, and I stop by at the steps that matter most.
Fully licensed and insured
Lifting a house is serious work, so we carry the licence and insurance for the jobs we take on.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
I'd also rather tell you up front what a lift can't fix than explain it after the crew leaves.
Ways we approach foundation raising
The right method depends on whether your house sits on a slab or a raised floor, how heavy it is and how much of it moved.
Talk to us about foundation raising
Call (657) 226-2480 or send the form, and have your foundation type and the rooms where the floors slope handy.
Why homeowners trust Premier Placentia Concrete with foundation raising
I start by checking levels across the floors and looking at where water collects around the house, because piering a slab that's being pushed up anchors the part that wasn't moving. If we need to reach the ground under an inside floor, our concrete cutting crew makes a clean opening that we patch afterward.
Then we steady the house and lift what's safe. We don't chase dead flat floors, because pushing too hard cracks tile, plaster and plumbing elsewhere in the house. A house that needs leveling twice usually still has the cause at work, like water soaking the soil, so I'll show you how we plan to deal with the water too.
Foundation raising questions we hear
How much does foundation raising cost in Placentia?
Across the US, leveling a whole house usually costs about $3,500 to $30,000 per job, with slab homes at the higher end. That's a national figure, not our price. Lifting one corner costs a lot less than leveling the whole footprint, and the number of piers moves the price most. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your house.
How do I tell if my house is sinking or being pushed up?
You usually can't tell by looking, because a house pushed up by swelling soil can look just like one that settled. It matters because they need opposite fixes, and piering a slab that's rising locks in the problem. I check levels through the whole house before we talk about any method.
How long does foundation raising take?
Industry guides put shimming a raised-floor house at 1 to 3 days and slab underpinning at 3 to 7 days, depending on how many piers it takes. Any plans or permit get sorted out before we schedule, so that time comes first.
Can I stay in my house during foundation raising?
Usually, yes, you can stay home the whole time. Slab work is noisy, though, and it means digging around the outside of the house, so expect a torn-up perimeter until the work is done.
Where do I apply for a foundation permit in Placentia?
In Placentia, building permit applications and plans go to the city's Building Division for review once planning and zoning clearance is done. For now they're filed in person at Placentia City Hall, while the online permit center is still being tested. If it isn't clear whether your job needs one, you can call the Building Division at (714) 993-8124, or we'll find out from the city before we price it.
What contractor license covers foundation raising in California?
California's C-21 Building Moving/Demolition class covers work that raises, lowers or underpins a house, including its foundation. Underpinning means adding support underneath. That class doesn't cover repairs to the parts of the house that stay in place, like cracked drywall or tile.
What happens when you call about foundation raising in Placentia?
We plan the lift around how your house is built and how you use it, and nothing gets scheduled until the cause, the plan and any permit are settled.
Get in touch
Call (657) 226-2480 or send the form with your foundation type and the rooms where the floors slope, and we'll set a time to come out.
I look at the house
I come out myself, check levels through the house, see where the water runs and ask how you use the rooms that slope.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included. If the job needs plans or a permit, we sort that out with the city before we schedule.
The lift and walk-through
Our crew lead runs the work with our crew while I stop by at the key steps. Then we walk it with you and explain how to treat any patched concrete while it cures.
Foundation raising in Placentia and nearby cities
We're based in Placentia and work across the cities around it. Placentia maps high liquefaction areas, where soil can lose its strength and leave a foundation without support, so we check the cause first. Pick your city below.
Get a foundation estimate in Placentia
Floors usually keep moving while the cause is still at work, so call (657) 226-2480 or send the form and we'll come take a look.