Rock vs clay
Piers stop at shallow limestone on some west-side lots and run deeper in eastern clay.
01How leveling differs by foundation
On a slab, leveling means installing piers and lifting with jacks set on those piers. On a raised home it usually means jacking beams and resetting shims or pads. Either way, the crew measures floor elevations first and uses those numbers to decide how much each area can rise.
02Limits worth knowing
A house that has sat out of level for years has settled into that shape. Forcing it fully flat can crack drywall and tile, so good crews stop when the framing tells them to. Expect some cosmetic touch-up afterward. If the cause was water, plan for drainage correction at the same time.
03Raised homes
Most leveling on older homes here starts with pier and beam repair, since the supports have to be sound before the floor can be trued.