Standing Water Near Your Foundation? Do This
Standing water against your slab is one of the most damaging things for a Central Texas foundation. Here’s why — and the fastest ways to stop it.
Why it’s dangerous
Pooled water keeps the clay at the slab edge fully swollen, then it shrinks hard in drought — maximizing the seasonal swing that cracks foundations.
Fast fixes
Extend downspouts, correct the grade to slope away, and add drains or swales where water collects. Simple steps that genuinely protect the slab.
When to measure
If you’ve already seen cracks where the water pools, get a free survey — the movement may have started.
- Pooled water maximizes the swell-shrink swing.
- Downspouts, grading, and drains stop it fast.
- Cracks at the pool zone mean it’s time to measure.
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