Foundation repair in Compton CA - a level house on a foundation that holds
Cracks in the walls, doors that stick or a sloping floor? We find out why, then fix what's needed to keep your house level.
How do I know if my foundation needs repair?
Foundation repair in Compton corrects settling and movement under your house, so it can sit level again on a foundation that has stopped settling.
Most calls start with a crack in the stucco or block, a door that sticks, or a floor that slopes toward one corner. Before anything else I want to know whether the house is still moving and whether it's wood frame or masonry, because that decides what kind of repair makes sense. The price and the schedule turn on how many spots under the house need support, how hard they are to reach, and whether the job needs a permit. Sometimes a crack in brick is just old mortar letting go, which is a tuckpointing job and not foundation work. I'll tell you which one you've got, and the written estimate gives you the number for your house.
Why Compton homeowners call us for foundation repair
You get the owner at your house, a straight answer on whether it's still moving, and a repair sized to the job and nothing bigger.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at every foundation job myself and write the estimate, so you deal with the person responsible.
Our own masons do it
Our own crew of masons does the repair, and I'm on site checking the work as it goes.
In business since 2017
I learned the trade working on masonry crews and have run this business since 2017.
Licensed and fully insured
You can ask about both when I come out for the estimate, before anyone digs or lifts anything.
An honest no
If your house doesn't need foundation work, I'll say so plainly instead of selling you a repair you don't need.
Foundation repair options for your house
The right repair depends on what your house is built of, whether it's still moving and what's under it, so we pick after looking, not before.
Talk to us about your foundation
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form, and tell us if it's wood frame or masonry and when cracks appeared.
How R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry handles foundation repair
The cause comes first. I look at where the floors drop, which way the cracks run and what the house is built of, because a repair that suits a wood frame can hurt brick. If the cracking runs up into the chimney, I check that too, since chimney repair and the footing under it are often one job.
Then we fix it with the right method and nothing harder or bigger than your house needs, because an overbuilt repair costs you more and can crack the masonry around it. Our crew cleans up as we go, and you're left with a house that sits level on a footing that isn't moving. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Foundation repair questions from Compton homeowners
Is a crack in my foundation serious?
Not always. An older housing guide says some cracks in old buildings are acceptable once the settling has stopped, so the real question is whether the movement is still going on. I check for that before I'd price any repair, because a crack that's done moving may need far less than piers.
Can my house be jacked level?
Often yes, if it's wood frame. The same older guide says jacking can often correct settling in wood-frame houses, but that masonry is sensitive to movement and shouldn't be jacked or leveled. For a brick or block house, we look at stopping the settling where it sits instead.
How much does foundation repair cost in Compton?
Foundation repair in Los Angeles usually costs about $600 to $2,300 per pier or repair point. That's the going rate in the area, not a quote, and the number of points your house needs moves the total most. The written estimate gives you the figure for your own house.
Do I need a permit for foundation repair in Compton?
Check before work starts, because the city's Building and Safety Department issues permits for repairs to existing structures, and it's open Monday through Thursday if you'd rather ask in person. Anyone applying for a permit in Compton must hold a current City of Compton Business License, so ask your contractor about theirs before work begins. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections.
How do I make my house safer in an earthquake during foundation repair?
Ask about anchoring and bracing the cripple walls while the foundation is already being worked on. Poorly anchored cripple walls can let a house slide off its foundation in an earthquake, and poorly braced ones can collapse. A retrofit's main aim is lowering the risk to the people inside, and it cuts damage without ending it, so think of it as safer, not damage proof.
What is the best way to check the ground under my house in Compton?
Look up your address on the state's EQ Zapp map, which shows whether it sits in a mapped earthquake hazard zone, including liquefaction zones where soil can temporarily turn to quicksand and stop holding a house up. The city also lists a form on foundation design for expansive soils, and I'll tell you whether it applies to your lot.
What happens when you call about foundation repair in Compton?
We plan the job around your house and your schedule, starting with what's causing the damage, so the repair fits the building and you know what's coming.
Call or write
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form with what you're seeing, and I'll set a time to come out to your house.
I look at it
I come out myself, check whether the house is still moving and what it's built of, and find what's causing the damage.
Your written estimate
I explain what I found and give you a written estimate for the repair, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
Permit, work, walk-through
Once you say go, we handle any permit, and Compton reviews voluntary seismic retrofits over the counter. Our crew does the work and we walk it with you.
Foundation repair in Compton and nearby cities
We're based in Compton and work across it and the cities around it, where we see plenty of older raised wood-frame houses. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Get your foundation looked at in Compton
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form for a free estimate at your property, because a crack is usually a smaller fix before it grows.