What causes uneven floors around Hot Springs
Expansive clay that swells after rain and shrinks in dry months is the most common cause, followed by fill dirt that was never fully compacted on graded hillside lots near the lakes. Both push floors down unevenly instead of all at once, which is why one corner of a house often drops before the rest.
How the leveling process works
We install steel piers at the low points, driven or drilled to load-bearing soil or rock, then use hydraulic jacks to lift the structure gradually back toward its original elevation. Lifting too fast can crack drywall that has already adjusted to the settled position, so we move in small, monitored increments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will leveling the house crack my drywall?
Some minor cracking at existing stress points is possible even with careful lifting, since drywall has already flexed to the settled position. We lift slowly and explain the realistic risk before starting.
How do I know how many piers I need?
It depends on the load path, how far the floor has dropped, and soil or rock depth at each pier location. We map it during the inspection and include the exact count in your written quote.