Foundation Repair & Concrete Services in Lubbock, Texas
Need foundation repair, soil stabilization or concrete services in Lubbock, TX? Childers Brothers is the answer. With more than half a century of experience, Childers Brothers not only has become experts in the foundation repair process but also understand the importance of only using high quality products that provide scientifically backed solutions.
That is why we can stand behind the jobs we do. We have taken the time to research and test each of the products we use.
About Childers Brothers
We didn’t get to where we are today by accident. The Childers Brothers reputation was hard-won, customer by customer, project by project, over generations. Here are four big points we’re especially proud of that we feel best define where we’re coming from.
Local & Family-Owned: We started as a local and family-owned company and that’s how we’ve stayed. Why? Because that’s how we like it; we prefer being able to get to know our customers like you, bend over backwards for our neighbors, and do the right thing.
Founded 1972: It’s been close to a half-century since we opened. In that time, we’ve expanded our service offerings, but have retained the same excellent customer service since day one.
15,000+ Customers Served: No other foundation repair company in Lubbock can boast the same number of satisfied customers. We take tremendous pride in that!
Custom & Affordable Solutions: We don’t do cookie-cutter solutions. You’re not just an invoice number to us. You’re our neighbor. We want to become a part of the success story of your commercial or residential property. Furthermore, it’s about more than making a buck. We offer competitive prices and 100% financing with approved credit.
What We Do Best: Lubbock Services
To help you find what you’re looking for, here’s a brief look at our core services in the Lubbock area and beyond.
Foundation Repair
We’ve been working with home foundations for decades, both in terms of new and existing structures. Through that experience, we know that not all foundation repair problems are alike and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Helical piers, for instance, are exceptional when dealing with settlement-related foundation problems but might not be as effective in dealing with upheaval.
That is why we conduct a 27-point analysis to determine the precise problem affecting your foundation and how best to repair it. Some of the foundation repair solutions we offer include.
Helical Piers
Helical piers are the gold standard when it comes to foundation piering systems to combat a foundation that is sinking or settling. That is because they combine the strength to support the home with the versatility to handle different soil conditions and bedrock depths.
The piers can be drilled as deep as is needed and realtime readouts from our equipment can tell us precisely when it has reached a depth where it can support your home as well as leave a healthy margin of safety.
Soil Stabilization
Not all foundation problems come from settlement, however. Upheaval in the type of active soil that is prevalent in the Lubbock area can also cause some of the same problems as settlement.
In that case you need soil stabilization to substantially reduce the soil’s shrink-swell cycle. Our exclusive soil stabilizer does just that, helping prevent soil-based foundation upheaval for good. Clay particles have a tendency to bond with water molecules because of charges of the particles. By altering the soil to neutralize the charge of the particles, our stabilizer can nearly eliminate the moisture-based swelling that causes upheaval.
Foundation and Basement Wall Stabilization
Pooling water or swelling soil can cause the pressure pushing in on your basement foundation walls to increase. If this pressure gets too much, it will cause the walls to crack horizontally and bow inward.
If you notice horizontal cracks in your basement walls or if one starts to bow inward, contact a foundation repair specialist like Childers Brothers. If the problem is caught early enough, we can stabilize the wall with either carbon fiber sheeting or steel H-beams. Either of these solutions can prevent further cracking and bowing.
If the wall has bowed enough where it must be straightened as well as stabilized, however, the repair is more intrusive, requiring excavations around the outside of the affected wall.
Pier and Beam Repair and Adjustment
The different structure of a pier and beam or crawl space foundation requires different repair methods. Whether some of the piers or beams have been damaged and need replacing or the piers just need adjustment to bring them into alignment so each is properly supporting the beam above, Childers Brothers has the experience to ensure that the foundation continues to provide the needed structural support to the home above.
Concrete Leveling with Foam
Along with foundation repair, Childers Brothers also offers our polyurethane foam concrete lifting solutions in Lubbock.
When concrete slabs start to sink and settle unevenly, it places stress on the concrete, leading to both cracking and tripping hazards. By hydraulically lifting the slab back into place, our foam concrete leveling method can prolong the life of your concrete while also improving its look and functionality.
We drill a small hole into the slab and inject an expanding foam solution underneath it. As the foam expands, it not only lifts the slab but also fills any voids below the surface and compresses loose soil, solving some of the problems that can cause slabs to sink.
Concrete leveling can be used on a wide range of surfaces, including:
- Driveways
- Sidewalks
- Pool decks
- Porches
- Patios
- Garage Floors
Epoxy Crack Repair
Not all cracks, even foundation cracks, are signs of major structural damage that require expensive fixes. Even these benign cracks, however, can cause other problems if large enough as water can seep into your home.
Our epoxy crack repair products are much stronger than the DIY kits you can buy at a chain home improvement store and provide more than cosmetic fixes. We make sure the epoxy is injected deep into the crack, both strengthening the area around the crack and sealing it off so water can’t get through.
Are You Seaching for a Foundation Repair or Concrete Expert Near You? Give Childers Brothers a Call
If you think you have a foundation issue in the Lubbock area, contact us ASAP. We’ll get a technician out to your property to provide you with all the data and specifics you need to make a well-informed decision. No sales pressure, no nonsense—just a free, no-obligation consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.
What Our Customers Are Saying…
“The Childers Brothers crew were very professional. The entire job was completed in less than a day.”
–C.E.
Lubbock, TX