Slab cracks on hillside lots in Stone Oak

Cut and fill

Many Stone Oak homes were built on sloped lots where part of the pad was cut into limestone and the rest was built up with fill soil. The fill side can settle or move more than the rock side, which can tilt or crack a slab.

Cracks that matter

• Thin hairline cracks in the garage floor are very common and usually cosmetic.
• Cracks that are uneven (one side higher than the other) are more concerning.
• Cracks that keep getting wider, or show up with sticking doors, deserve an inspection.

Ask about an engineer

On hillside lots, an independent structural engineer's report can help you compare repair plans. Some companies include one. Ask before you sign.

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