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Sticking doors, uneven floors, or cracks that keep coming back? We lift sunken slabs in Port Arthur using proven methods matched to Gulf Coast clay - and we fix the drainage problem that caused it so the work actually lasts.
Foundation raising in Port Arthur lifts a sunken concrete slab back to its original level by pumping material into the void beneath it - most residential jobs are completed in a single day, sometimes in just a few hours. A contractor drills small holes through the slab and pumps either a cement-and-soil slurry (mudjacking) or an expanding foam underneath to fill the void and push the slab up. The holes are patched when the lift is done, and the area is typically usable again the same day. This is a far less disruptive and expensive option than tearing out and replacing the entire slab.
Foundation raising in Port Arthur is more common than in many parts of Texas because the city sits on Beaumont clay - one of the most expansive soil types in the United States. That clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, pushing and pulling at your slab through every rain cycle. Add Port Arthur's exceptional rainfall totals and its history of major flooding events, and you have conditions that wear on foundations faster than almost anywhere else in the state. If your slab has shifted noticeably, the problem is unlikely to correct itself.
Foundation raising is one tool in a larger toolkit. If the structural damage is more severe, we can also handle a full replacement through our slab foundation building service. For jobs where cutting out damaged sections is necessary before or after a lift, our concrete cutting team can handle that as well.
If a door that used to swing freely now drags on the floor or will not latch, or if a window has become hard to open, your frame may be shifting because the slab beneath it has moved. In Port Arthur's clay soil, this kind of movement often happens gradually over several wet and dry seasons, so homeowners sometimes dismiss it as a minor annoyance before realizing it is a foundation signal.
Diagonal cracks in drywall that start at the corner of a door or window frame and run upward at an angle are one of the most reliable signs that part of your foundation has dropped. These cracks are different from the small hairline cracks that appear in new construction. They tend to be wider than a credit card and may reappear after you patch them because the underlying movement has not stopped.
Walk slowly through your home and pay attention to whether the floor feels like it tilts in any direction, or whether you can see a gap opening up between the baseboard and the floor. In older Port Arthur homes - many built on slabs in the mid-20th century - this kind of settling is common and often correctable with a straightforward lift before it gets worse.
If you notice water sitting against your foundation edge after a storm rather than draining away, that water is soaking into the soil beneath your slab and setting up the conditions for future sinking. This is both a warning sign that movement may already be occurring and a factor that will make any existing problem worse if not addressed promptly.
We offer both mudjacking and polyurethane foam injection, and we will recommend the method that makes the most sense for your specific soil conditions and budget before any work begins. Mudjacking pumps a cement-and-soil slurry beneath the slab - it is a proven approach that works well on larger areas. Foam injection uses an expanding polyurethane foam that is lighter, cures faster, and leaves smaller holes. Foam tends to cost more per job but is often a better fit for areas where weight on the soil is a concern or where you need to use the space quickly. Every job starts with a site assessment to understand not just how far the slab has dropped, but why - because lifting without fixing the cause just sets up a repeat problem.
When a slab has moved beyond what raising alone can correct, or when concrete needs to be cut to assess damage underneath, we coordinate with our concrete cutting service so both steps happen on a single timeline. For properties that need a full new foundation rather than a repair, our slab foundation building service covers the complete replacement scope with engineering suited to Port Arthur's coastal soil and flood zone conditions.
Best for larger sunken slabs - driveways, patios, garage floors - where a proven, cost-effective method is the priority.
Best for smaller areas or situations where quick cure time and minimal hole size matter, such as interior floors or recently finished patios.
Recommended for any Port Arthur home where poor grading or water pooling has contributed to the slab sinking, to prevent the lift from repeating.
Port Arthur sits on a thick layer of Beaumont clay - one of the most expansive soil types in the United States. That clay swells every time it rains and shrinks when conditions dry out, which means your slab is being pushed and pulled from below continuously. The city also receives roughly 55 to 60 inches of rain per year and sits at low elevation, which keeps the ground saturated for extended periods and makes it easier for voids to form beneath slabs as water-saturated soil erodes or compresses unevenly. Many of Port Arthur's older neighborhoods - Lakeview, Griffing Park, the West Side - were built in the 1940s through 1970s on slabs that were not engineered with today's understanding of these soil conditions. After decades of wet-dry cycles and multiple major flooding events, foundation movement in those areas is the rule rather than the exception. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 accelerated damage on an enormous number of properties, and some of that damage is still showing up years later as voids formed during the flooding continue to cause gradual settling.
We serve homeowners across Southeast Texas, including Groves and Nederland, where the same Beaumont clay and flood-zone conditions apply. If you have a home in any of the older neighborhoods along the coast, there is a good chance at least one section of your foundation has shifted - even if you have not yet noticed the signs.
When you call, we will ask you to describe what you are seeing and roughly where in the home the problem seems to be. We do not quote prices over the phone because cost depends entirely on what we find when we walk your property. You can expect a reply within 1 business day and a site visit scheduled within a few days.
We walk through your home and around the exterior, checking cracks, testing door and window operation, and measuring floor levelness. We also look at your drainage, because lifting a slab without fixing a drainage problem is a temporary fix at best. The assessment shapes the written estimate.
You receive a written estimate explaining what areas will be lifted, how many holes will be drilled, which method will be used, and what the work will cost. Under Texas law, foundation repair contractors are required to provide a written contract before work begins. Read it carefully and confirm the warranty is included.
On the work day, we drill small holes, pump material until the slab reaches the target level, and patch the holes with concrete when the lift is done. Most residential jobs are finished the same day. We walk through the results with you before leaving, confirm the slab is level, and go over anything you should monitor going forward.
Tell us what you are seeing - we will come out, walk your property, and give you a written estimate with no pressure and no surprise charges.
(409) 293-3178Port Arthur gets roughly 55 to 60 inches of rain per year, and we work here year-round. That means we understand how Beaumont clay behaves after a prolonged wet period, what kinds of voids form during and after flooding, and which drainage situations tend to cause repeat slab movement. That local experience shapes every assessment we do.
Texas requires all foundation repair contractors to hold a license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You can verify our license on the{' '}TDLR website before we show up. Licensed contractors carry insurance and are held to a written code of practice - which means you have real recourse if something goes wrong.
We know Port Arthur homeowners have been through a lot - Harvey, flooding, years of watching neighbors deal with foundation issues - and the last thing you need is a contractor who gives you one number and charges another. You get a written estimate with a clear scope of work before we drill a single hole. No surprise charges when the job is done.
A trustworthy contractor assesses what caused the slab to sink before lifting anything. If the underlying problem - poor drainage, eroded soil, a plumbing leak - is not addressed, the slab will sink again. We check your drainage and soil conditions during every assessment and will tell you honestly if a drainage fix is more important than the lift itself.
Every foundation raising job we take starts with an honest assessment and ends with a clear explanation of what was done and what you should watch for. We want the work to hold through the next rainy season and the one after that - not just until the next heavy rain.
For more on how Texas licenses foundation repair contractors, visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. For guidance on expansive soils in Southeast Texas, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension publishes research-backed information on how Gulf Coast clay behaves over time.
When a raised slab still has damaged or severely cracked sections, precise concrete cutting removes only what needs to go before a targeted patch or replacement.
Learn moreIf a slab has moved beyond what raising can correct, a full slab replacement starts with a properly engineered pour designed for Port Arthur's coastal clay conditions.
Learn moreCall or submit a request today and we will get to your property within a few days - before the next storm season makes the problem worse.