Oklahoma’s clay soils move with the weather, and your house moves with them. Most foundation problems show up first as small things: a door that starts sticking, a new crack over a window, a gap under the baseboard.
These are the signs our crews see most across Tulsa, Oklahoma City and the rest of the state, what they usually mean, and when it’s worth getting an inspection.
If a crack gets wider in late summer and tighter after spring rain, or the other way around, that’s the hallmark of soil-driven movement. Oklahoma’s clay swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it’s dry, and your house moves with it.
Not every crack means a foundation problem. Thin shrinkage cracks in new concrete or drywall, nail pops on their own, and gaps where ceilings meet interior walls in winter (often roof trusses lifting) can all look alarming without the foundation moving. When several signs show up together, or a crack keeps growing, have it checked.
Use our free 10-minute foundation checklist to go through these signs at your house, add photos, and send it to us for a free review if you’d like.
What do our customers say?
Every home sits on different ground, so the only way to know what’s going on with yours is an inspection. Our team will look at the problem, explain what’s causing it and walk you through a written estimate, with no pressure and no guesswork.
Call our Tulsa team at (918) 899-9808 or our Oklahoma City team at (405) 534-9788, or fill out our contact form. Both locations are open Monday–Friday, 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Pier King is highly reviewed by homeowners across Oklahoma, with a top rating on Google and an A+ with the Better Business Bureau. Our Tulsa and Oklahoma City teams bring the same service to every job, from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.
We repair your foundation right the first time and back it with a Lifetime Transferable Warranty allowing you to have peace of mind.
We understand that foundation repair is a big expense. We offer 0% financing W.A.C., and Pier King is partnered with TTCU for flexible project loans. Our team will walk you through the options during your free inspection.
Common Causes of Foundation Problems
Oklahoma’s clay soils swell when they get wet and shrink when they dry out. Homes built before soil testing was routine often weren’t designed for that movement.
All homes settle over time naturally, but if different parts of your home have sunk or sloped further than others, it’s time to call Pier King
If your home site was improperly graded or it sits at the bottom of a hill, foundation problems could develop as a result of gradual soil and debris accumulation, flash floods, or erosion
If your home never had gutters, or sits on a hard soil bed, water accumulating around your foundation will eventually cause it to swell, shrink, or crack
Even the smallest, slowest water leak from an underground pipe can cause extensive foundation problems
While most Oklahoma contractors are careful to build to code, some still take shortcuts resulting in foundation damage
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