Foundation problems in the Medical Center area

Older slabs, mixed soils

Many homes and townhomes around the South Texas Medical Center were built in the 1970s and 1980s on conventional concrete slabs. Soils here range from limestone near the surface to clay that moves with the seasons. After 40-plus years of wet and dry cycles, some settling is common.

Townhomes and condos

If you own a townhome or condo, check your HOA documents before calling anyone. The foundation under shared walls is often the association's responsibility. A crack in your unit may need to go through the HOA first.

Signs worth checking

• Cracks that run diagonally from the corners of doors and windows
• Doors that suddenly stick or will not latch
• Gaps between the ceiling and the top of walls
• Cracks in tile that line up across a room

Honest disclosure: SATX Foundation Help is a free referral service that connects San Antonio-area homeowners with independent local foundation repair companies. We are not a contractor, do not perform repairs, and do not endorse any company. Calls may be routed to and recorded by a participating provider. Always verify a company's insurance, warranty, and references before hiring.

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