Foundation raising in Cathedral City CA - level floors and the cause found first
Doors sticking, floors sloping or cracks opening up? We find why your foundation settled and bring it back toward level.
Finding the cause
We look for what made the foundation settle first.
Lifting low spots
Sagging sections brought back toward where they started out.
Jacks or piers
A quick lift for now, or deep posts that last.
Holding it steady
Support that keeps your house from settling any further.
Can a settled foundation be raised back to level?
Foundation raising lifts the low or sagging parts of your foundation back toward their original level and can hold the house steady against more settling, and it's work Cathedral City Concrete does for homes in Cathedral City and the cities around it.
Our job is bringing a settled foundation back toward level and keeping it there. I look for what made it settle before I suggest a fix, because lifting a house without dealing with the cause just sets up the next call. Then I'll be clear with you about when jacks will do for now and when piers are the lasting answer.
The price moves with the method and materials. With piers it also depends on how deep they go and how many of which type your house needs. The schedule turns on that same choice, plus any permit, which we handle when the job calls for one. Your written estimate spells out both for your house.
- The cause of the settling found first
- A straight answer on jacks or piers
- Floors brought back toward level
- Permit work handled when it's needed
How can you tell your foundation has settled?
If your house is showing any of these, it's worth having someone find out why before the cracks or the slope get worse.
Doors that stick
Doors and windows that used to close fine start to bind or won't latch, because the frame around them has shifted.
Floors that slope
A ball rolls across the room or one corner feels lower, which usually means part of the foundation has dropped.
Cracks off the corners
Cracks in stucco or drywall that run out from the corners of doors and windows often follow settling underneath.
Gaps at the trim
Baseboards pull away from the floor, or gaps open where the walls meet the ceiling as the house moves.
Soft or bouncy floors
On a raised floor, a spot that sags or feels springy can mean a support underneath has settled.
Water by the foundation
Water pooling against the house after watering or a storm keeps soaking the ground your foundation sits on.
Ask for a foundation estimate
Tell us your foundation type, wall covering and low spots. I'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What we look at before raising a foundation
Before I suggest jacks or piers, I want to know what made your house settle, so the visit covers the floors, the structure, the walls and the water.
Where the floors run low
We measure across the rooms to map the low and sagging spots, because the pattern usually points to what moved.
How it's built and supported
We look at your foundation type and what holds it up now, and where a pier must pass through a patio, concrete cutting opens just that spot.
Stucco and brick walls
If the job means lifting the whole house, stucco and brick veneer have to come off or be braced in place, so that step gets planned in.
Where the water goes
We check where water runs and collects around the house, because wet ground under a foundation can keep it settling after any lift.
What to expect on a foundation raising job
We plan the work around your household and the city's rules, and I'd rather explain a choice twice now than have it surprise you halfway through.
You call or write
Call (442) 219-3033 or send the form, and I'll get back to you to set a time to see the house.
I come out
I measure the low spots, look at the walls and the water around the house, and listen to what you have in mind.
Your written estimate
You get the method I recommend, jacks for now or piers for good, and what goes into the price, written out in full.
The work
We prepare the ground and do the lift. City rules let weekday work start at 7 AM October through April and 6 AM May through September.
Finish and walk-through
If there's a permit, we book its inspection Monday through Thursday, the city's only inspection days. Then we walk the finished job with you.
Why Cathedral City homeowners call us about a settling house
You'll get a plain answer about what made your house settle and which fix fits it, from the same people who do the work, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
I look at the house myself
I come out in person to measure, look for the cause and write the estimate, so you hear it straight from me.
Our own crew does the lift
Our own crew does the work, led by our foreman, and I stop by while it's underway to see how it's going.
In business since 2017
We've been doing concrete work since 2017, nine years now, and I still walk every customer through the choice before they make it.
Fully licensed and insured
Cathedral City Concrete is fully licensed and insured. When you're ready, call (442) 219-3033 or send the form above.
Foundation raising in Cathedral City and nearby
The city's Building Division issues building permits for all construction, additions and alterations, and they're the ones to say whether your repair needs one. When it does, we handle the application through the city's online portal, set up the inspections and keep you posted along the way.
We're based in Cathedral City and work in many of the cities around it, from Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs to La Quinta and Beaumont. We bring the same approach to each one, and if settling has split the driveway too, we can price a new concrete driveway once the house is steady.
Wondering whether your house needs jacks or piers?
(442) 219-3033Questions about foundation raising
How much does foundation leveling cost in Cathedral City?
Leveling a pier and beam foundation across the US usually costs about $1,500 to $10,000 per job. That's a national figure for pier and beam houses, so where yours lands comes down to the method and the piers we talked about above. I'll put your figure in a written estimate after I've seen the house.
Is a jack lift a permanent fix for a settling foundation?
No, support jacks are a temporary fix. They're quicker and less invasive than piering, which sets metal or concrete posts deep in the ground for a permanent repair, and a severe problem needs the piers. We'll tell you which one your house needs and why.
Can I stay in my house during foundation pier work?
Often you can with helical piles, according to one pile maker's guide. It says they go in with portable equipment, even in tight spaces indoors, and without vibration, so the building can stay in use with little disruption. Whether that fits your house depends on the repair it needs, and I'll tell you at the visit.
What causes a foundation to settle in a dry desert climate?
One cause in dry climates is soil that loses volume once it gets wet. Research on these collapsible soils finds arid climates favor the most troublesome kinds, and added moisture is the main trigger. Ask any contractor, us included, whether your soil was checked, since a geologic guide from another region says piles only work in that ground when they rest on solid material below.
What is shimming a foundation?
Shimming means adding steel, concrete, wood or composite shims under the low or sagging spots. The contractor adjusts them in small steps until the foundation is level and stable, and I'll explain at the visit whether it suits your house.
How long does foundation raising take?
The time comes down to the method, how many piers go in and how deep, and any permit inspections along the way. I'll lay out the plan for your house in the written estimate, and we'll keep you posted at every step.
Ask Cathedral City Concrete for an estimate
We're open every day from 8 AM to 9 PM, so call (442) 219-3033 or send the form as soon as the floors start to feel off.