Foundation Soil Problems in Omaha, Grand Island, Wichita, Kansas City, Springfield, Denver & Sioux City

We Provide Reliable Foundation Repairs for Weak Soils, Expanding Soils, & Hydrostatic Pressure

Your home depends on its foundation and the load-bearing soil to keep things in place. When your foundation soil is in poor health or is no longer substantial enough, problems with your foundation are bound to happen. Issues like cracked and sunken foundations can worsen over time if not quickly addressed.

Understanding the source of foundation problems is the first step in repairing them. Some tell-tale signs of foundation damage caused by the load-bearing soil include bowing or cracked foundation walls and uneven floors. Thrasher Foundation Repair offers professional foundation repair services for foundation soil problems in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado, including Omaha, Kansas City, Wichita, and nearby.

Understanding the Soil Around Your Foundation

Changes in temperature and moisture will have different effects on various kinds of foundation soils. Your foundation is at greater risk of damage depending on which soil type your house is built on. Common soil types include:

Clay soils in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado

Clay Soils

Clay soils absorb water like a sponge and can significantly expand, putting substantial pressure on your home's foundation. These expansive soils have the most potential to put pressure on and crack your foundation.

Sandy, loamy soils in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado

Sandy, loamy soils

Sandy, loamy soils allow a good amount of water to flow through without disturbing the soil. These types of soils are more stable and less likely to expand against your foundation.

How the Active Zone Affects Foundation Problems

Active Soil Zone Impacts Foundation Problems in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado

Active soil zone impacts foundation problems in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado.

There are several layers of soil under your foundation:

  • Active soil on top
  • Untouched "virgin" soils in the middle
  • And then bedrock below the untouched soils

The active zone directly touches your foundation and can expand or contract during temperature and moisture fluctuations, putting pressure on your foundation and reducing necessary soil support causing:

  • Foundation heave
  • Bowing walls
  • Foundation cracks on walls & floors
  • & more

Even new homes are at risk of damage from poor foundation soil. When foundations are dug out and poured, the dirt is backfilled and can remain or become unstable. Soil can weaken as it experiences washout and seismic shifts, leading to potential foundation problems. At Thrasher Foundation Repair, we have the tools to identify issues with load-bearing soil and provide reliable foundation repairs for any damage.

Common Foundation Problems Caused by Soil

Whether the load-bearing soil is of poor quality to start or deteriorates from natural causes, each can lead to serious foundation problems if left unrepaired. Some builders even recommend removing and replacing certain soils before construction - as they can have such a significant impact on foundations. Problems caused by poor foundation soil conditions can include:

Foundation settlement

Foundation settlement

Foundations usually settle unevenly, forcing doors and windows to stick, eventually causing structural failure if not addressed. Signs of foundation settlement also include floor cracks, interior drywall cracks, and characteristic stair-step cracks on walls.

Foundation heave

Foundation heave

Foundation heave is generally caused by over-saturation of soil that forces foundations upwards. To spot foundation heave, examine visible floor cracks and see if they form an enclosed loop - with the greatest pressure on your foundation.

Foundation cracks

Foundation cracks

Expansive soils can cause foundation cracks. These can worsen over time without proper foundation repairs. A cracked foundation can cause other floor and wall cracks while also letting moisture, odors, and pests into your home.

Bowing or buckling walls

Bowing or buckling walls

Changes in soil volume and density can affect the amount of support your foundation gets, shifting your home and putting pressure on interior walls.

Uneven floors

Uneven floors

When foundation soils cause your foundation to move, the floors in your home can slope, become uneven, and sag. Uneven floors can even separate from the walls, creating dangerous gaps.

Sticking windows and doors

Sticking windows & doors

As floors become uneven and foundation heave impacts upper levels in your home, doors or windows may stick as their frames shift out of shape and get smaller, becoming hard to use.

We Confidently Identify Soil Problems & Provide Permanent Foundation Repairs

Not sure about the condition of the load-bearing soil around your home foundation? Let the foundation repair experts at Thrasher Foundation Repair help! After identifying any foundation problems, we recommend fast, effective repairs perfectly suited for your unique situation. We offer a wide variety of foundation repair solutions to fix damage caused by poor foundation soils in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado.

Call us at 1-800-827-0702 or fill out the form below to schedule your free foundation repair consultation. We offer our expert foundation inspection and repair services throughout Omaha, Kansas City, Wichita, Sioux City, Springfield, Denver, Grand Island, Fort Madison, Lincoln, Peoria, and in surrounding cities.

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Give us a call at 1-800-827-0702 or complete this form and we'll contact you shortly to schedule a Free Inspection, and you'll get a no-obligation written quote during our initial visit.
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Illinois
  • Anchor
  • Arrowsmith
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Our Locations:

Thrasher Foundation Repair
11844 Valley Ridge Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
1-402-227-8445


Thrasher Foundation Repair
11844 Valley Ridge Dr
La Vista, NE 68046
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Thrasher Foundation Repair
3721 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
1-308-218-3300


Thrasher Foundation Repair
15601 W 113th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
1-913-349-7373


Thrasher Foundation Repair
1120 S Lewis Blvd
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
1-712-377-3888


Thrasher Foundation Repair
1619 N Packer Rd Suite 104
Springfield, MO 65803
1-417-465-3555


Thrasher Foundation Repair
8853 E 37th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
1-316-395-9944


Thrasher Foundation Repair
9652 Hanover Ct W
Henderson, CO 80640
1-720-513-0951


Thrasher Foundation Repair
8910 N Industrial Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
1-309-306-7130


Thrasher Foundation Repair
2140 330th Ave
Fort Madison, IA 52627
1-319-250-5503

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