
01Common issues
Brick ranch homes over crawl spaces, older slabs and sloped lots. Foundation crack repair and drainage changes are frequent first steps.
02Storms
Heavy spring rain is the usual trigger for new cracks and seepage.

Northern suburb in Jefferson County
Gardendale is a northern Jefferson County suburb of about 16,000 people on rolling terrain north of the city.

Brick ranch homes over crawl spaces, older slabs and sloped lots. Foundation crack repair and drainage changes are frequent first steps.
Heavy spring rain is the usual trigger for new cracks and seepage.

Hillside lots
Wet soil is heavy. On a hillside, saturated clay leans on the uphill wall of a basement after long rain.
Small signs come first. Horizontal cracks, a bowing middle, or damp lines on the wall are worth an inspection.
Service area
Questions
Evaluation is best when problems are visible; repairs happen year-round.
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.
Takes under a minute
Talk to a foundation crew that works Birmingham hills and valleys.