Structural Lifting, Foundation Leveling & General Foundation Repair Across West Central Missouri
When one side of the house has dropped, we lift it back toward level with piers and hydraulic jacks, lock it in place, and fix the water that let it sink. Not every job is a lift: sometimes it is digging out a wall, resealing it and squaring it back up. Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Sedalia, Clinton and every farm and small town in between. Free inspection first. Written estimate before any work.
A house that settled unevenly can be brought back.
Central Missouri's clay soil swells when it is wet and shrinks when it is dry, so one corner of a house can drop while the rest stays put. Foundation leveling lifts the low side back toward its original position and supports it so it stays there. It is for homes that have genuinely moved, not for every crack, and the inspection is where we tell you which one you have.
Sticking doors and cracked drywall can usually be fixed after the lift. We also look for the cause, usually poor drainage or a gutter dumping beside the footing, so the same problem does not come back in two springs.
We measure the floor, check the crawl space or basement, trace the water, and hand you a written scope. Nothing to sign on the spot. No trip charge anywhere on our route.
Call (816) 718-3385Measure. Support. Lift slowly. Lock it in.
Measure the movement
A floor survey shows exactly where the house has dropped and by how much. That decides where support goes.
Install support
Piers under the low areas carry the load down to soil that does not move with the seasons.
Lift gradually
Hydraulic jacks raise the structure in small steps so framing, brick and finishes are not stressed.
Lock the height
The new position is secured, then we correct the drainage that let it settle in the first place.
Fix the cause too
Foundations settle because water softened the soil beneath them. Lifting lasts longer when the water problem is fixed as well. See drainage correction.
Wood frame on a crawl space?
A pier and beam house is leveled from underneath by re-shimming or replacing piers. See pier & beam adjustment.
The number depends on how far it moved and why.
Pier count, access, soil and whether drainage work is part of the fix all move the price. You get a written estimate after the free inspection that lists each item, so you can compare it line for line. Typical ranges for jobs across our area are in our article How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in Warrensburg, MO?
Our written findings are the format lenders, buyers and sellers ask for. We turn them around quickly for closings and PCS moves.
Anywhere in Johnson, Pettis and Henry Counties.
Foundation repair questions we hear most.
Will lifting the house crack my walls?
We lift in small increments to keep stress off the framing and brick. Existing cracks usually close up; new ones are rare and small, and drywall touch-up is normal after a lift.
How long does it take?
Most residential lifts take a few days, depending on pier count and access. The written estimate includes a realistic schedule.
Do I need to move out?
No. The work is done from outside and underneath the house. You can stay home the whole time.
Is it warrantied?
Yes. The written estimate spells out the warranty before any work begins, and we are a short drive away if you ever have a question after the job.
Floors sloping? Let's measure it. Free.
A written estimate before any work. No pressure at any step.