Foundation Repair in Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Hickory
Cracks in drywall or brick. Floors that slope. Doors that stick. Gaps that keep getting wider. A bowed basement wall. These can feel scary because your home is supposed to be the solid thing underneath everything else.
Dry Otter Waterproofing helps homeowners understand what is happening, what needs attention now, and what can wait. Our friendly inspectors look at the whole picture, explain their findings plainly, and create a repair plan built for your home.
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Signs you may need foundation repair
Foundation problems do not always start with a dramatic crack. Watch for:
- Cracks in interior drywall, exterior brick, or foundation walls
- Doors and windows that stick or no longer close correctly
- Sloping, uneven, or bouncy floors
- Gaps around windows, doors, trim, or cabinets
- Bowing or leaning basement walls
- Cracks in basement floors or walls
- Crawl space columns, piers, or floor framing that look damaged or out of level
- A chimney, porch, or addition pulling away from the house
If you are seeing one or more of these signs, it is worth having a foundation repair contractor take a closer look before movement gets worse.
Foundation repair should fit the actual problem
There is no one-size-fits-all foundation repair. Some homes need foundation stabilization because the soil below has shifted. Others need support for sagging floor framing, repair for bowed walls, or help correcting moisture conditions that are contributing to damage.
After your inspection, we will explain the cause we see, the repair options that make sense, and why we recommend them. You will not be pushed into a solution that does not fit your home.
Our foundation repair solutions
Foundation settlement and sinking
When a foundation is settling, helical piers can help stabilize the home by transferring its weight to deeper, more reliable soil. This can address movement that causes cracks, uneven floors, and sticking doors or windows.
Bowing or cracked basement walls
When outside pressure causes basement walls to bow or crack, carbon fiber reinforcement can help stabilize the wall without a large exterior excavation.
Crawl space wood repair and support
Moisture, pests, age, and structural movement can damage floor joists, rim joists, beams, subflooring, and crawl space supports. We can repair damaged wood and add the right support where your floors need it.
Crawl space jacks and structural supports
When floors are sagging or bouncy, adjustable support systems can help reinforce weakened or under-supported areas. We will inspect the framing, piers, beams, and soil conditions before recommending a repair.
Why homeowners choose Dry Otter as their foundation repair company
Foundation repair is a big decision. You deserve a foundation repair company that will take the time to understand your home instead of treating every crack the same.
Dry Otter is truly local to the Charlotte and Lake Norman area. For more than a decade, we have helped homeowners protect the foundations upon which their families build their lives. We are here to explain the unseen, do the hard work right, and leave you with a home that feels solid again.
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Our process includes the following inspections:
Crawl Space Inspection:
- Moisture and Water Damage
- Mold and Fungus
- Insulation Condition
- Vapor Barrier
- Structural Issues
- High Humidity
- Condensation on Ducts
Basement Inspection:
- Water Intrusion
- Cracks and Wall Leaks
- Foundation Integrity
- Sump Pump Operation
- Mold and Mildew
- Basement Floor Cracks
- Hydrostatic Pressure
Our expert will personally visit your home and examine the issues you are having with your basement or crawl space foundation.
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