# Foundation Repair Selma TX | Evaluation & Written Scope > Foundation repair in Selma, TX - slab and pier-and-beam evaluation on I-35 corridor clay soils. Written scope, warranty terms, and a quote for your property. URL: https://sanantoniofoundationrepair.net/service-areas/selma/ ![](/images/misc/foundation-specialist-walking-the-exterior-perimet.webp) place Serving Selma and surrounding areas # Selma Foundation Repair - Slab Evaluation and Written Scope San Antonio Foundation Repair evaluates slab and pier-and-beam homes across Selma - one of 18 San Antonio-area communities we serve. From the Retama Park area and established neighborhoods along I-35 to newer subdivisions near FM 1518, we assess expansive-clay conditions, foundation settlement, and underpinning options during every on-site evaluation. request\_quote Request a Quote in Selma [/request-quote/ →](/request-quote/) call (210) 555-7437 [tel:+12105557437 →](tel:+12105557437) - description Written scope, exclusions, and warranty terms with every quote - straighten Elevation measurement before any repair recommendation - foundation Slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam foundations - place San Antonio and surrounding Bexar, Guadalupe, and Comal communities Common observations ## What Brings Most Homeowners Here These are the four things people call us about. None of them, on its own, establishes that a foundation needs repair. Each one is worth documenting. grid\_goldenratio ### Stair-step cracks in brick Diagonal cracking through mortar joints near windows and corners. It can accompany foundation movement, or it can reflect ordinary masonry behaviour. Width and change over time matter more than the crack being there at all. Read the guide arrow\_forward [Stair-step cracks in brick →](/guide/are-brick-and-mortar-cracks-a-foundation-problem/) door\_front ### Doors and windows that stick Sticking that comes and goes with humidity is usually seasonal. Sticking that worsens steadily, especially alongside cracks, is worth measuring rather than planing down. Read the guide arrow\_forward [Doors and windows that stick →](/guide/why-your-doors-and-windows-stick/) align\_horizontal\_left ### Sloping or uneven floors A marble that rolls tells you there is a slope. It does not tell you how much, where the high point is, or whether it is moving. An elevation survey answers those three questions. Read the guide arrow\_forward [Sloping or uneven floors →](/guide/uneven-or-sloping-floors-what-to-check/) line\_start ### Gaps at trim and baseboards Separation where trim meets the wall or floor, or where brick meets a window frame. Useful to photograph and date, because the change between photos is the real signal. Read the guide arrow\_forward [Gaps at trim and baseboards →](/guide/common-foundation-warning-signs-san-antonio/) What appearance alone cannot establish A photograph cannot tell you whether movement is active, how much elevation has been lost, or what is causing it. Those answers come from measurement and on-site observation. We will not diagnose your property from a picture, and we would be wary of anyone who does. What we do here ## Foundation Services We Provide in Selma San Antonio Foundation Repair evaluates slab and pier-and-beam homes across Selma - one of 18 San Antonio-area communities we serve. From the Retama Park area and established neighborhoods along I-35 to newer subdivisions near FM 1518, we assess expansive-clay conditions, foundation settlement, and underpinning options during every on-site evaluation. ![San Antonio Foundation Repair crew excavating a pier pit beside a slab-on-grade grade beam](/images/misc/foundation-crew-excavating-a-pier-pit-beside-the-g.webp) Most requested foundation ### Slab Foundation Repair Evaluation, potential repair systems, access, scope, and restoration for slab-on-grade foundations. - check On-site evaluation of slab movement with elevation measurement - check Pier and underpinning approaches explained with their limitations - check Written scope, exclusions, and applicable warranty terms Read about this service arrow\_forward [Slab Foundation Repair →](/slab-foundation-repair/) ![Crawlspace beneath an older San Antonio home showing wood beams, subfloor joists, and concrete piers](/images/misc/crawlspace-beneath-an-older-san-antonio-home-showi.webp) Older-home specialty home\_work ### Pier-and-Beam Repair Piers, beams, joists, crawlspaces, access, and related work for pier-and-beam foundations. - check Crawlspace evaluation of piers, beams, joists, and moisture conditions - check Beam shimming, joist sistering, and pier work explained - check Access, scheduling, and disruption expectations Read about this service arrow\_forward [Pier-and-Beam Repair →](/pier-and-beam-repair/) ![San Antonio Foundation Repair technician taking floor elevation readings with a digital manometer in a residential home](/images/misc/technician-taking-floor-elevation-readings-with-a-.webp) Start here fact\_check ### Foundation Evaluation Who attends, what is examined, and what the customer receives from an on-site evaluation. - check On-site visual survey and interior/exterior observations - check Elevation measurement and documentation of findings - check Deliverables: findings summary, proposed scope, and next steps Read about this service arrow\_forward [Foundation Evaluation →](/foundation-evaluation/) ![San Antonio Foundation Repair crew operating structural lifting jacks beneath a raised home during a controlled lift](/images/misc/crew-operating-structural-lifting-jacks-and-a-hydr.webp) balance ### House Leveling The objective and limitations of house leveling, distinguished from related services. - check Explanation of what leveling can and cannot achieve - check Relationship between leveling and foundation repair - check Lifting methods and their limitations Read about this service arrow\_forward [House Leveling →](/house-leveling/) ![Residential housing typical of the Selma area](/images/misc/residential-street-of-brick-and-limestone-veneer-h.webp) Local context ## Slab Homes and Northeast Corridor Clay Conditions Selma's housing mix includes established single-family slab-on-grade homes along the I-35 corridor and newer construction in subdivisions closer to FM 1518 and the Schertz city line. Both sit on the same high-plasticity shrink-swell clay found across the northeast corridor, where seasonal moisture changes drive the majority of differential settlement we document. Newer homes are not immune - cut-and-fill grading and young landscaping can change perimeter moisture within a slab's first decade, producing cracked walls and uneven floors regardless of build year. The San Antonio Foundation Repair team takes elevation readings across the full floor plan and compares the interior profile against exterior grading, downspout discharge, and irrigation patterns rather than assuming a foundation's condition from its age or address. Access and scheduling ## Scheduling and Property Access in Selma Selma properties are reached off I-35, FM 1518, and the roads connecting to the neighboring Schertz and Live Oak corridors, with residential addresses sitting between Retama Park and the commercial development along Olympia Parkway. Evaluations are scheduled by appointment so you can be present for the walkthrough, which matters because interior elevation readings need access to every room. Where steel push pier or concrete pressed piling work needs perimeter excavation, we confirm equipment access, fence lines, and utility locations during the evaluation. Single-family lots in the newer subdivisions sometimes have narrow side yards and masonry fences close to the slab edge, and we identify those constraints before the quote is written rather than discovering them on the crew's first day. The evaluation process, written scope, and warranty terms are the same here as they are everywhere else we work. You can read how we approach foundation repair in San Antonio [/ →](/) before deciding whether to book a visit in Selma. ### Areas covered around Selma I-35 northeast corridor Retama Park area FM 1518 corridor Olympia Hills The evaluation process ## From Request to Written Quote 1. 01 request\_quote ### Request a quote Send your address and what you are noticing. We contact you to talk it through and book an evaluation, or to tell you honestly that documenting it for a season is the better move. 2. 02 straighten ### On-site evaluation Floor elevation is measured across the whole plan. Interior, exterior, drainage, and crawlspace conditions are recorded. You are welcome to walk the property with us throughout. 3. 03 description ### Findings in writing A findings summary, an elevation floor plan where the survey warrants one, and either a proposed scope or a monitoring recommendation. The documents are yours regardless of what you decide. 4. 04 task\_alt ### Repair and documentation Work proceeds to the agreed scope, with post-repair elevation documentation on completion. You keep the scope, the warranty terms, and the record of what was done. Working with us here ## Why Selma Homeowners Work With Us - check\_circle Elevation measurement across the full floor plan before any repair recommendation. - check\_circle Written scope, exclusions, and warranty terms with every quote - the same standard used across all 18 communities we serve. - check\_circle Both slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam foundations evaluated with the appropriate method for each. - check\_circle We say plainly when monitoring is the honest recommendation instead of repair. - check\_circle Coordination with a Texas licensed professional engineer when a permit or structural conclusion calls for one. ## Not sure whether what you are seeing needs repair? That is the question an evaluation answers. Appearance alone cannot establish whether a foundation is moving. call (210) 555-7437 [tel:+12105557437 →](tel:+12105557437) Request a Quote [/request-quote/ →](/request-quote/) ## Selma and the Surrounding Area directions Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.58667,-98.31333 →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.58667,-98.31333) In their words ## What Selma Customers Say format\_quote > They explained what the evaluation found and gave us a written scope before we committed to anything. No pressure. Homeowner Selma format\_quote > Straight answers about what the readings meant and what they did not mean. That was worth more than the quote itself. Homeowner I-35 corridor, Selma These are illustrative, scope-focused examples pending replacement with verified customer reviews. We do not publish invented ratings or review counts. Read our review policy [/reviews/ →](/reviews/) . Local questions ## Foundation Repair in Selma: Common Questions ### Which areas of Selma do you cover? expand\_more We evaluate properties across Selma, including the I-35 corridor, Retama Park area, FM 1518 neighborhoods, and the Olympia Hills section, plus neighboring Schertz, Cibolo, and Live Oak. Availability for your specific address is confirmed when you request a quote. ### What does a foundation evaluation in Selma involve? expand\_more An on-site visit with interior and exterior observations, floor elevation measurement across the full plan, and a review of grading, drainage, and downspout discharge. You receive a findings summary and, where repair is warranted, a written scope with method, pier count, exclusions, and warranty terms. ### Are Selma soils different from Schertz or Cibolo? expand\_more They are broadly similar - part of the same northeast expansive-clay corridor with high-plasticity shrink-swell soils that respond to seasonal moisture changes. Regional mapping is useful background, but conditions vary lot to lot. Only an on-site evaluation establishes what is happening on your specific property. ### Can newer Selma homes have foundation issues? expand\_more Yes. Build year does not determine whether a slab moves. Newer subdivisions along FM 1518 often involve cut-and-fill grading and young landscaping, both of which change perimeter moisture within the first decade. Age tells us what to expect structurally, not whether movement exists. ### How long does a typical repair project take in Selma? expand\_more Exterior pier work on a typical single-story home often runs a few working days, depending on pier count, excavation depth, and access. Projects involving interior piers, tunneling, or plumbing testing take longer. The written quote provides a project-specific schedule. ### How much does foundation repair cost in Selma? expand\_more Cost depends on foundation type, repair method, pier count, access conditions, and the scope of associated work. Slab underpinning in this area typically involves steel push piers or concrete pressed pilings, and pricing varies with depth to refusal and the number of piers required. We provide a written scope with itemized costs after the on-site evaluation rather than quoting a generic range (2026 pricing is quoted per project). ### Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair in Texas? expand\_more Standard Texas homeowners policies typically do not cover repairs caused by soil movement or normal settling. Coverage may apply when damage results from a covered event such as a plumbing leak. We recommend reviewing your policy with your insurer, and our written findings and scope documentation can support a claim where coverage applies. ### When is the best time of year for repairs in Selma? expand\_more Foundation repair can be performed year-round in central Texas. Dry summer months may make excavation easier, while wet seasons can expose drainage issues that inform the scope. The best time is when the evaluation findings support it, not a particular calendar window. ### Can I stay in my house during the repair work? expand\_more In most cases, yes. Exterior steel push pier or concrete pressed piling work does not require you to vacate. Interior pier access or plumbing testing may temporarily limit use of specific rooms. The written scope states what areas are affected and for how long, so you can plan around the work. ### Where can I find foundation repair near me in Selma? expand\_more We evaluate properties across Selma and the surrounding northeast corridor, including the I-35 and FM 1518 areas, Retama Park, and the neighboring Schertz, Cibolo, and Live Oak communities. Request a quote with your address and we confirm coverage and schedule an evaluation. ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Communities adjoining Selma where we also evaluate foundations. place ### Schertz San Antonio Foundation Repair evaluates slab and pier-and-beam homes across Schertz - one of 18 San Antonio-area communities we serve. From Ashley Place and Live Oak Hills to the FM 3009 corridor near Samuel Clemens High School, we assess expansive-clay conditions, foundation settlement, and underpinning options during every on-site foundation evaluation. Schertz spans three counties and two distinct housing eras, placing both older pier-and-beam construction near Main Street and newer slab-on-grade residential properties along Schertz Parkway on the same shrink-swell clay subgrade that drives seasonal movement across the northeast corridor. Foundation repair in Schertz arrow\_forward [Schertz →](/service-areas/schertz/) place ### Cibolo San Antonio Foundation Repair evaluates slab and pier-and-beam homes across Cibolo - one of 18 San Antonio-area communities we serve. From Bentwood Ranch and Falcon Ridge to Deer Creek and Buffalo Crossing, we assess expansive-clay conditions, house leveling needs, and underpinning options during every on-site evaluation. Foundation repair in Cibolo arrow\_forward [Cibolo →](/service-areas/cibolo/) place ### Live Oak San Antonio Foundation Repair evaluates slab-on-grade homes across Live Oak - one of 18 San Antonio-area communities we serve. From Woodcrest and Forest Bluff to the northern Pat Booker area near Northeast Methodist Hospital, we assess expansive-clay conditions, foundation settlement, and underpinning options during every on-site foundation inspection. The Loop 1604 corridor places most Live Oak properties on high-plasticity shrink-swell clay common across northeast Bexar County, where seasonal moisture changes drive the majority of differential settlement and concrete leveling concerns we document. Foundation repair in Live Oak arrow\_forward [Live Oak →](/service-areas/live-oak/) View all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Last updated: September 21, 2026 ![](/images/misc/foundation-repair-crew-finishing-backfill-and-grad.webp) No obligation, no pressure ## Need a foundation quote in Selma? Tell us about your property and what you are noticing. We will confirm coverage and discuss the next step toward a written quote. request\_quote Request a Foundation Repair Quote [/request-quote/ →](/request-quote/) call (210) 555-7437 [tel:+12105557437 →](tel:+12105557437) - check\_circle Written scope and exclusions - check\_circle Elevation measured before any recommendation - check\_circle We say when repair is not needed