Foundation repair help in Live Oak

Clay soils on the northeast side

Live Oak sits along the I-35 corridor northeast of San Antonio, where expansive clay soils are common. Many homes date from the 1970s through the 1990s, so most have been through several long Texas droughts.

What to watch for

• Stair-step cracks in brick, especially near corners
• Gaps where the garage door no longer meets the floor evenly
• Windows that are hard to open in late summer
• Separation between the fireplace and the wall

Seasonal or structural?

Small cracks that open in August and close after fall rains are often seasonal. Cracks wider than about 1/4 inch, or ones that keep growing, are worth an inspection.

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