Frequently Asked Questions

Hairline vertical cracks in concrete are common and often cosmetic. Horizontal cracks, cracks wider at one end, cracks with one side offset from the other, and cracks that keep growing suggest movement and are worth having assessed. Marking the ends of a crack with the date helps show whether it is active.

Common causes include clay soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry, poorly compacted fill under newer lots, roof water discharged next to the foundation, and yards that slope toward the house. Most homes have more than one contributing factor.

Push piers are steel tubes driven down using the weight of the house as resistance and suit heavier walls. Helical piers have spiral plates and are turned into the soil, which suits lighter structures like porches and additions. Both reach past weak soil to firmer ground.

Sometimes fully, sometimes partially. It depends on how long the house has been out of level, the foundation type, and how interior finishes have adjusted. A good plan explains whether the goal is stabilization, partial recovery, or full lift before work starts.

Most exterior pier work, drainage correction, and crawl space repair can be done while you live in the house. Work that requires interior access is planned around the rooms involved.

Yes. Water is one of the main drivers of soil movement. Extending downspouts, improving grading, and adding drains can reduce the moisture swings that move a foundation and help structural repairs last.

Floors are measured for elevation, walls and masonry are checked for cracks, doors and windows are noted, the crawl space or basement is inspected, and exterior drainage is reviewed. The findings are then explained in plain language.

Murfreesboro Foundation Fix serves Murfreesboro along with Smyrna, La Vergne, Nolensville, and College Grove in Tennessee.

Phone hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Call (629) 207 7009 during business hours. Describe what you are seeing, and if possible have photos of cracks, sloping floors, or water issues ready to discuss.

Crawl space repair is one part of foundation repair. It focuses on the piers, girders, and joists under homes built over a crawl space, while other foundation repair may focus on footings, slabs, or basement walls.

Lifting or leveling can cause minor drywall, plaster, or tile cracks as the structure moves. Going gradually reduces this, and cosmetic repairs are best done after the structure is stable.