Serving Bullard, south of Tyler on US 69
Bullard Foundation Repair for Homes Among the Trees
Seeing cracks near a corner of your Bullard home, close to the trees? Call us and request a free estimate.
- Slab and pier and beam homes
- Written estimate before work
- Cause-first recommendations
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Trees, Clay and Slabs in Bullard
Bullard is about 15 miles south of Tyler on US 69, and the town straddles the line between Smith and Cherokee counties. It is known for wooded lots, and many of its newer homes were built with the pines and hardwoods left standing around them. That makes for shady, private yards, and it also puts a lot of roots close to the foundation.
Large trees pull a surprising amount of water out of the ground, especially in a hot, dry summer. When roots dry out the clay under one side of a slab, that side can drop while the rest of the house stays put. In Bullard, we often find settling at the corner or wall closest to a big tree, with cracks in the brick or interior drywall that line up with it.
Wooded lots also hold water in ways open yards do not. Leaf litter clogs gutters, shade keeps beds damp, and a slope through the trees can send runoff straight at the house. We look at the trees, the gutters and the grade together. Sometimes the answer is piers under the low section, sometimes it is drainage work and a root barrier, and often it is a mix of both.
Services in Bullard
What We Help With in Bullard, TX
Foundation Repair
Foundation repair in Tyler for slab and pier-and-beam homes: pressed piles, steel piers, re-leveling and drainage fixes for East Texas clay.
Learn moreFoundation Drainage and Waterproofing
Gutters, downspout extensions, grading, French drains and root barriers that keep the soil under a Tyler slab at an even moisture level.
Learn moreCrawl Space Repair
Moisture control, vapor barriers, ventilation, wood rot and sagging joists in the crawl space under pier-and-beam homes in Tyler.
Learn moreStructural Repair
Sagging floors, cracked brick veneer, failed beams and damaged framing in Tyler homes, repaired with an engineer involved when the job calls for one.
Learn moreSlab Foundation Repair
Pressed concrete piles, steel piers, slab leveling and plumbing leak checks for the concrete slab homes found across Tyler.
Learn morePier and Beam Repair
Re-shimming, replacing failed piers and blocks, new beams and re-leveling for the older pier-and-beam homes in Tyler.
Learn moreWhy Bullard Homeowners Choose Us
We read the trees around your home
We map which trees sit close to the foundation and compare that with where the floor has dropped. That points the repair to the right spot.
Options besides cutting trees down
Removing a mature tree is not always the answer. A root barrier, steady watering in drought and targeted piering can protect the slab while the tree stays.
Both sides of the county line
Whether your Bullard address is in Smith County or Cherokee County, we serve it. Call with your street and we will confirm the visit.
Gutters and runoff included
Clogged gutters and runoff on wooded lots soak the soil near the slab. We point out those fixes so the foundation repair is not working against them.
How it works
How Foundation Repair Works in Bullard
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Call and tell us what you see
Describe the cracks, doors or floors that worry you. Photos help us plan the inspection.
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Inspection and floor elevations
We measure how level the floors are, look at the outside of the foundation and check drainage, trees and any crawl space.
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Written plan and estimate
You get our findings, a pier or support layout where needed, the price and anything that needs an engineer's input.
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Repair and lift
We install the agreed piers, piles or supports, lift gradually and watch for strain on walls, plumbing and finishes.
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Final measurements
We re-measure the floors, backfill and clean up, and walk you through the results and what to watch going forward.
Foundation Repair in Bullard: Common Questions
Will the big trees on my Bullard lot damage my foundation?
Not always, but trees close to the house can dry the clay under part of the slab and cause settling. The risk is higher with large trees near the walls and during long dry spells. We check the floor levels near each tree and explain whether you need to act.
Should I water my foundation during a drought?
Steady, moderate watering around the perimeter can help keep the clay from shrinking away from the slab in a dry summer. Avoid soaking one spot or letting water pool against the house. We can show you where a soaker hose would help most.
Does it matter which county my Bullard home is in?
Not for the repair itself. The soil and the trees are much the same on both sides of the line, and we serve Bullard homes in Smith and Cherokee counties alike. If the work needs a permit, ask us and we will explain what applies at your address.
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Get Your Free Estimate in Bullard, TX
Foundation questions about your home in Bullard? Call us to request a free estimate and a look at the slab, the trees and the drainage.