Disclaimer

Limits on the information about foundation movement, soil behaviour and repair methods published by Raleigh Foundation Solutions.

General information only

Everything here is general information about foundation movement, soil behaviour and repair methods in and around Raleigh. It is not an inspection report, an engineering opinion, or advice about a specific property.

Where the figures come from

Climate, soil and code figures on this site are drawn from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2020-2024, the U.S. EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2024, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the USDA NRCS Wake County soil survey (Soil Data Access) and official series descriptions, NC Geological Survey pages on geologic hazards and the Triassic basins, the EPA Map of Radon Zones for North Carolina, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, and the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 87-1, 160D-1110), all checked 2026-11-11. Sources are cited so they can be checked rather than taken on trust. Code editions change and adopting jurisdictions amend provisions, so anything decisive should be confirmed with the authority that will inspect the work.

Cost figures

Ranges are typical figures, explained on the cost guide, and are illustrative rather than quotations. What a particular job costs depends on access, condition and scope, none of which can be known from a web page.

Licensing

Verify any contractor on North Carolina's own licensing register rather than relying on a number printed on a website or a vehicle.

No guarantee of outcome

Work addresses the conditions found at the time: a repair stabilises what was measured on the day; soil moisture keeps moving afterwards and a structure can continue to adjust. Warranty terms, where offered, appear in the written scope and are the only commitments that apply.