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Hill Country homes on rock and slopes

Boerne is the Kendall County seat, northwest of San Antonio along I-10. Most of the area is limestone Hill Country with thin soil. Many homes, especially in newer developments, are on sloped lots where part of the pad was cut into rock and part was built up with fill. Cibolo Creek runs through town.

Older homes near the historic Main Street area include a mix of foundation types.

What Boerne homeowners run into

  • Fill settlement on the low side of a hillside lot.
  • Runoff from uphill flowing toward the slab.
  • Cracks across the house where support changes from rock to fill.
  • Retaining walls near the home shifting.
  • Stone veneer cracks near corners and openings.

Water coming downhill

On sloped lots, managing runoff is often as important as structural support. Grading, gutters, and drainage channels that carry water around the house can reduce movement. See drainage and moisture control.

Foundation services in Boerne

Slab Foundation Repair · Pier & Beam Repair · House Leveling · Foundation Inspection · Drainage & Moisture Control · Repair cost factors

What happens after you request an inspection

  1. We review your request. Your ZIP code, the signs you checked, and any notes tell us what to look at first in Boerne.
  2. We call you. We confirm the details, answer first questions, and set up a time for an evaluation.
  3. The inspection. Elevation readings across the floors, a look at interior and exterior cracks, doors and windows, drainage and grading, and the crawlspace if the home is pier and beam.
  4. Written findings and quote. If repair is recommended, you get a written scope and quote to review. You decide what happens next.

Nearby communities

Also serving Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort, Bergheim, and Leon Springs. See all Greater San Antonio service areas, including San Antonio and New Braunfels.

Frequently asked questions

My house is built on rock. Why is it cracking?

Many hillside lots include fill that can compress. A slab resting partly on rock and partly on fill can move unevenly.

Does a failing retaining wall affect my foundation?

It can change soil support and drainage near the house. Mention it when you request an inspection.

Are piers used on rocky lots?

It depends on the site. The inspection notes what is under and around your home before any repair is proposed.

Next step: Request an inspection or call (346) 679-7687. Foundation First TX is your foundation contractor.

Seeing cracks in your Boerne home?

Request an inspection from Foundation First TX and get clear next steps.