If my house is on limestone, why is it moving?
Fill soil placed during construction can settle, and a slab that sits partly on rock and partly on fill can move unevenly.
Cedar Park sits west of the escarpment on limestone and sloped ground, where fill soil and runoff matter more than swelling clay.
Cedar Park, northwest of Austin, is on the limestone Hill Country side of the Balcones Escarpment. Many homes sit on lots that were cut into a slope with fill placed on the low side. Limestone itself is stable, but fill can compress over time, and a slab resting partly on each can crack where they meet.
Pockets of clay still show up in places, and heavy rain can send a lot of water downhill toward a house.
Water coming downhill toward the foundation is one of the most common issues on Hill Country lots. Grading, gutters, and drainage channels are often part of the solution. See drainage and moisture control.
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Fill soil placed during construction can settle, and a slab that sits partly on rock and partly on fill can move unevenly.
A failing wall near the house can change soil support and drainage. Mention it when you request an inspection.
Yes. Runoff that collects or soaks under part of the slab can cause uneven movement.
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