If the home needs to be lifted off the foundation to level the house, the options for home foundation repair include helical underpinning and push piles. Although these are not as heavy as the concrete underpinning, they are more practical for clay soils and dry soils as well as for lighter residential buildings.

The home foundation company should offer a structural engineers report that certifies that the home is structurally sound with regards to the foundation after the repairs are complete. This will be important should you plan to sell the house as you will be required to disclose that foundation repair has happened.

The outside of the house may show signs of foundation shifting. The most common signs are cracks in the brick work, stucco or even the siding of the home. Often this is over the windows, doors or where the garage attaches to the house.