When you notice cracked walls, uneven floors, or doors that won't close properly, your foundation may be settling or shifting. In Beaverton, where seasonal moisture fluctuations and expansive soils are common, foundation problems develop gradually but can accelerate if left unaddressed. Professional foundation repair restores structural integrity, prevents further damage, and protects your property value.
SFA Design Group offers comprehensive foundation repair services including underpinning, stabilization, and rehabilitation of existing foundation systems. The team begins with a thorough assessment—measuring differential settlement, evaluating soil conditions, and identifying the root causes of distress. Foundation movement of just half an inch can result in cosmetic and structural damage costing thousands of dollars to repair, making early intervention critical.
You'll work with engineers who understand Beaverton's unique challenges: expansive clay soils that swell and shrink with moisture changes, high water tables in low-lying areas, and seismic considerations for older homes built before modern codes. Every repair is engineered to meet current structural standards and prevent recurrence, ensuring long-term stability for your home or commercial building.
Beaverton's clay-rich soils are particularly susceptible to moisture-related movement. During wet winters, soils absorb water and expand, exerting upward pressure on foundations. In dry summers, soils contract and pull away, creating voids beneath footings and slabs. Seasonal soil volume changes can exceed 3% in expansive clays , enough to crack concrete, shift foundations, and damage structural framing.
Older homes in neighborhoods like Greenway, Raleigh Hills, and Sexton Mountain often lack adequate foundation reinforcement or moisture barriers. Shallow footings, unreinforced concrete, and poor drainage exacerbate settlement and cracking. Commercial buildings near downtown Beaverton or along Highway 217 may also experience foundation distress due to inadequate soil preparation during initial construction or changes in site hydrology from nearby development.
The repair process typically involves helical piers, push piers, or slab jacking to lift and stabilize settled foundations, combined with drainage improvements to manage moisture. Engineers specify repair methods based on soil conditions, load requirements, and the extent of existing damage. Call us today at 503-305-8077 for Foundation Repair in Beaverton.
You receive repair solutions tailored to your foundation's specific condition and the underlying causes of distress in Beaverton:
- Helical pier systems installed to competent soil depths, providing long-term support for residential and light commercial foundations on expansive soils
- Push pier underpinning that transfers loads to stable strata, lifting settled foundations and closing cracks in walls and ceilings
- Slab jacking and mudjacking to raise sunken concrete slabs, restore proper drainage, and eliminate trip hazards around entryways and patios
- Crack injection and epoxy repair for structural cracks in basement walls and foundation stems, restoring load transfer and preventing water intrusion
- Drainage system installation including French drains, footing drains, and grading improvements to control moisture and reduce soil movement
Properly executed foundation repairs increase home resale value by an average of $1.50 for every dollar spent, making repair a sound financial decision. Whether you're addressing minor settlement or major structural distress, you'll receive engineering-backed solutions, detailed specifications, and construction oversight to ensure repairs perform as intended. Contact us today for Foundation Repair in Beaverton.