Foundation repair in South Whittier CA - the right fix for a settling house
Cracked walls, sloping floors or sticking doors usually mean soil has shifted. We find where it's moving and match the repair to it.
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When a house needs foundation repair
Foundation repair in South Whittier, CA starts with what you notice, like cracks over doors, floors that slope or doors that won't close. Those usually mean soil under part of your house has given way. We fix it with piers set to firmer ground or with foam injected under a slab, depending on how deep the problem runs.
The price turns on how many piers or repair points your house needs. The schedule turns on whether we have to dig along the foundation, which piering does and foam doesn't. Which method fits gets settled on site, not over the phone, and your estimate spells it out.
Piers to firm soil
Piers carry the house on load-bearing soil below the layer that's giving way.
Foam without digging
Foam is injected under a settled slab to fill the gap, with no trenching.
Push or helical piers
Push piers are driven using the house's weight, and helical piers screw in for lighter loads.
Ground put back after
Piers usually go in from outside, so we restore the soil and plants we dig up.
Foundation repair or something else?
Some of our work fixes what's already built and some builds new, so start with whether something's failing or you're adding something.
- Foundation repairThis pageA good fit when cracks, sloping floors or sticking doors point to a settling house.
- Chimney repairThis pageChoose this when your chimney leaks, leans or has loose brick near the top.
- TuckpointingThis pageRight for brick walls where the mortar joints are worn, sandy or washing out.
- Brick repairThis pageFor cracked or flaking bricks that need cutting out and replacing to match.
- Driveway paversThis pageWorth a look when you want a driveway you can fix one paver at a time.
- Retaining wall constructionThis pageWhen a slope in your yard needs holding back or you want more level ground.
- Masonry restorationThis pagePick this for older brick or stone that needs cleaning, repointing and repairs together.
- Fireplace installationThis pageFor adding a new masonry fireplace to a room or the backyard.
- Stone veneer installationThis pageA good choice when you want the look of stone on a wall without solid stone.
- Concrete block wallsThis pageWhen you need a solid block wall along a property line or around the yard.
- Foundation block wall installationThis pageFor a new block foundation wall under an addition, garage or other structure.
- Outdoor kitchen masonryThis pageIf you want a built-in grill counter or outdoor kitchen in brick, block or stone.
- Walkway constructionThis pageFor a new path to your door or across the yard in pavers, brick or stone.
- Brick wall installationThis pageWhen you want a new brick wall, from a low garden wall to a full fence.
- Stone masonryThis pageFor walls, steps and other features built by hand from natural stone.
- Brick pointingThis pageWhen a few spots of mortar have cracked or fallen out and need fresh joints.
Foundation repair examples
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Why homeowners pick K&L in South Whittier
I look at every job myself
I come out to see your foundation in person, and I work alongside my crew, so you know who's on your property.
Raised on masonry crews
I spent school summers mixing mortar and hauling block on masonry crews before I started this business in South Whittier.
Fully licensed and insured
When your repair needs a permit, we take care of it as the licensed contractor, so the paperwork isn't left to you.
How your foundation repair runs
I'm there from the first look to the final walk, so you know who's working and why.
You call or send the form
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form, and tell us what you're seeing and whether it's getting worse.
I come out and look
I check the cracks and floors, and ask your address so we know which permit office covers it.
Your estimate
I tell you if it's piers or foam, and whether we'll lift the house or just stop it.
The repair
My crew and I dig, set the piers or inject the foam, and clean up as we go.
Final walk-through
I walk the finished job with you before we pack up and leave.
Foundation repair questions, answered
Read through these first, and if your question isn't here, call or send it to us.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with anything this list doesn't cover.
How is foundation piering different from foam repair?
Piering carries your house on piers set below the failing soil, while foam fills the gap under a slab without digging. One foam maker's guide says foam is the cheaper, quicker fix for shallow settling, usually done in a day. Piers suit deep settling, clay that swells and shrinks over long seasons, and movement that's still going on.
How much does foundation repair cost near South Whittier, CA?
Foundation repair in Los Angeles usually costs about $600 to $2,300 per pier or repair point. Your total turns on how many points your house needs, which depends on the length of foundation needing support and the weight on it. Foam costs more when the gap is large or the settling deep.
Who issues building permits for a home in South Whittier, CA?
For property in unincorporated LA County, building permits go through LA County Public Works' South Whittier District Office. Some addresses fall under another office, so check yours first. The county says to contact your local office and ask what your project needs.
How do I check if my South Whittier home is in an earthquake zone?
Look up your address in the California Geological Survey's EQ Zapp tool. It shows whether the property lies in a mapped earthquake hazard zone, or whether the survey hasn't evaluated your area yet. It's a quick check worth doing while you plan the repair.
Can a sunken concrete slab be lifted back to level?
It can be raised, but sometimes not back to its exact former height or position. One industry guideline says owners should hear that in full before work starts, so I'll tell you on site what's realistic for your slab.
Can foundation piers be installed inside a house?
Sometimes, with helical piers. One helical pile maker says its piles can go in with portable equipment in tight interior spaces, without the vibration driven piles cause. Most piers still go in from outside, and I'll tell you on site which way your job needs.
Tell us what your foundation is doing
Send your address, what you're seeing and whether it's getting worse. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free estimate with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604