Sinking Foundation Repair
in the DMv
Lift and Stabilize Your Home for Good
We fix sinking and settling foundations with proven pier systems that permanently restore stability and stop future damage to your home.
What Is Foundation Settlement?
How Soil Movement Can Sink Your Home
Foundation settlement occurs when the soil beneath your home shifts, sinks, or becomes unstable. In the DMV, clay-rich soils and poor drainage are common culprits. Our repair systems address these issues at the root, stopping further movement and restoring your home’s structural integrity.


Persistent water seepage after rain, even with interior systems in place
If you still see water coming through basement walls or floors despite having an interior waterproofing system, it means water is penetrating the foundation from the outside and needs to be stopped at the source.
Sinking or Sloping Floors
Often the result of soil movement and settlement.
Doors & Windows Misaligned
Gaps and sticking frames can signal structural movement.
Chimney or Porch Pulling Away
A common indicator of foundation sinking.
New Homes on Poor Soil
Ideal for stabilizing new construction on clay or fill soil.
Our Foundation Lift Process
Precise Engineering and Installation from Start to Finish
Our team uses helical or push piers to stop settlement and lift your foundation back into place. We evaluate soil conditions, measure load requirements, and install with torque monitoring and lift calculations for long-term support.
Identify unstable areas and structural needs.
Professionally engineered plans go in for permitting.
Drive piers into stable strata below shifting soil.
Secure piers to foundation footing.
Confirm stability and leave the property clean.
Sinking Foundation FAQs
Everything You Want to Know About Foundation Settlement Fixes
How long do settlement repairs last?
When properly installed, helical piers or push piers provide permanent stabilization.
Is it possible to lift my foundation?
In many cases, yes. Piers can raise settled sections of the home and close cracks.
What causes settlement in this region?
Expansive clay soils, poor grading, plumbing leaks, and erosion are common causes in the DMV.
Does foundation repair ruin landscaping?
Our process is low impact and designed to minimize disruption. We’ll restore the area as best we can after installation.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, we offer 0% interest and flexible monthly payment plans.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact the DMV team and we will help.
What Homeowners Are Saying
See Why DMV Is a Trusted Local Name
Heidy Lopez2025-06-26 Awesome team of professional workers and very Knowledgeable! We look forward to working with them in future projects. Laura Smalligan2025-06-24 We had a crawl space filled with construction debris we wanted encapsulated and some window wells that were starting to crack. DMV Foundations did a great job from start to finish! Everything was very smooth, the crew was super friendly, and the project was completed on time. Highly recommend! Charles Snyder2025-06-24 Quick and honest evaluation of our home. Not trying to upsell us on anything. Thanks! Melinda Jackson2025-06-11 The guys who worked on our foundation were OUTSTANDING!! They arrived early each day and were very professional. I would recommend DMV Foundation Solutions for any basement or water problems you may have in your home or business!! R. Claude2025-06-11 Russell was amazing and great very knowledgeable couldn’t imagine starting this work on our house without him David Robbins2025-06-10 I had a very good experience with DMV Foundation Solutions. They redid the encapsulation of my crawlspace. I was really pleased that they spent the time during our initial consult to climb down there and take pictures and make sure they proposed the right solution to address my problems. This was in contrast to another contractor who never looked for himself and offered their one-size-fits-all solution. The job lasted a couple days and the crew was punctual, professional and tidy. The project manager was responsive to my phone calls and emails throughout the engagement. I’d absolutely consider them again for future work. luan do2025-06-08 Excellent workmanship. Workers worked in safe, clean and professional manner. Their solution to stop my front patio/stoop from sinking further by using helical piers works. There are two small things that could be improved: removing shoes when entering someone’s home, and arrange for locating sewer and water lines before starting because Miss Utility doesn’t mark these. Michael Jordan2025-06-03 We got a comprehensive assessment from Russell that really pinpointed our waterproofing issues. Mary Fisher2025-05-19 Contacted DMV for some information on a potential home purchase in Alexandria that home inspection revealed had basement water issues. Office Manager Jane chatted with me over the phone and then referred me to her husband, the owner, for a more in depth assessment of the situation. I sent him the inspection report, and he was able to review the issues and give me some info about potential cost and what was involved to to remediate. His response was rapid and professional and greatly assisted us in making a decision as to whether to move forward with the purchase. If their work is anything like their customer service, they are a great find. Love to support small businesses and they went out of their way to help a non-customer. If I ever need their services, would not hesitate to use them for a job.
WHY DMV STANDS OUT
TRUSTED.
LOCAL.
PROVEN.
FAMILY OWNED
AFFORDABLE & TRANSPARENT PRICING
LIFETIME TRANSFERABLE WARRANTIES
40 YEARS
FULLY LICENSED & INSURED
DEDICATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Financing Available for Every Budget
Flexible Plans for Waterproofing, Encapsulation & Repair Services
Don’t wait to fix your sinking foundation. We offer financing options to help you move forward today—without financial strain.
Contact DMV
We’d love to help. Let us know what you need.
"*" indicates required fields