NEW BRAUNFELS – Following continued growth on the east side of the city and ongoing drought conditions, New Braunfels has seen a significant increase in the number of residential foundation repair permits filed over the past several years.
Permits filed in New Braunfels for foundation repairs increased by nearly 118 percent from 2018 to 2022, according to city data. With nearly 200 filed so far in 2023, officials said they anticipate the trend to continue.
Several structural and environmental factors can lead to foundation damage of a residential building. Soil conditions can cause shifting, expansion, and settling of the ground the foundation is built on.
Soil conditions on the east side of the city are more prone to cause foundation issues, according to Chad Gregson of Alamo Hy-Tech Foundation Repair.
Professionals recommend homeowners have a hydrostatic sewer test completed on their homes annually to prevent foundation issues.
Signs of possible foundation issues include uneven flooring, gaps between the ground and foundation, and broken tiles or cracks in the soil, external foundation, or interior walls.