Free foundation and crawl space inspection with a written price from a local Savannah crew. Tell us what you see today. Most people get a call back the same day.
✓Water close to the topAll of Chatham County is flat, low land with soil that drains slowly, says the county plan. USDA soil maps show water just 12 to 30 inches down for two to six months a year in Ocilla soil. In Leon soil it can sit 6 to 18 inches down. Wet ground can soften under a slab. It also keeps the air damp under a raised house.thempc.org
✓Soft marsh soil and old fillCapers soil is a soft marsh clay. Its USDA test site is near Garden City. It drains very slowly and floods with salt water at least twice a month. The county plan warns about homes on old fill near the marsh. Even part of Ardsley Park was built on a filled-in bog.soilseries.sc.egov.usda.gov
✓Hurricanes and big rainHurricane Irma pushed the Fort Pulaski tide gauge to 12.24 feet in 2017, says the National Weather Service. Only Hurricane Matthew in 2016 went higher. Then in August 2024, Tropical Storm Debby dropped about 10 inches of rain on Savannah.weather.gov
✓High tides flood more oftenHigh tides alone now flood low spots far more often. Before the early 2000s, Fort Pulaski saw zero to five tide flood days a year. In many recent years it has seen 10 to more than 20, says the county plan.thempc.org
✓Old homes on old supportsMany homes in the Historic District are built of Savannah grey brick on raised basements, says the Historic Savannah Foundation. Ardsley Park, begun in 1909, is all wood-framed houses. In the Thomas Square area of Midtown, the U.S. record lists wood, brick and concrete foundations.myhsf.org
✓Flood zone rulesIn flood zones outside city limits, the Chatham County flood law sets rules for the space under a raised home. It needs flood vents. Sealing that space and cooling the air in it goes against the law's intent. If repairs over five years reach half the home's value, the home must meet today's flood rules.cdn.chathamcountyga.gov
What it costs
Typical published ranges for Savannah. The contractor's written estimate is the price, and the inspection is free.
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Typical range
Inspection and written estimate
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Foundation repair in Savannah, small to major jobs
You are not alone in Savannah. Maybe a floor feels soft or slopes toward one wall. Maybe a crack showed up over a door. Maybe the back door started to stick. Or maybe you smelled something musty under the house after a big storm. These are some of the most common calls we get.
The good news is that most of these can be fixed. Nobody has to tear the house apart. The first step is to find out what is really going on. That is what the free inspection is for.
Here is how it works. You call (912) 771-1041 or send the short form. We connect you with one local crew that works in Savannah. They come out and check your floors. They look under the house or around the slab. Then they give you a price in writing. The visit is free, and there is no pressure to say yes.
What we can help fix
You do not need the right words. Just tell us what you see. These are the problems people in Savannah call about most:
Floors that sag, slope or feel bouncy. This is common in old homes with a crawl space.
A musty smell or damp air that comes up through the floor.
Water under the house after a storm or a high tide.
Wet, rotted or termite-damaged wood under the floor.
A crack over a door or window that keeps getting longer.
Doors that stick, drag or will not latch.
Cracks in the brick or stucco outside, often near a corner.
A slab that sank at one corner, with cracked tile inside.
Water that pools next to the house every time it rains.
The contractor we connect you with handles all the common fixes:
Foundation repair for a house that sank, cracked or went out of level.
Drainage fixes so rain stops soaking the ground under your house.
Crack repair for cracks in the slab, walls, brick and stucco.
Not sure if what you see is serious? Our warning signs page shows which ones need a look soon. It also shows which ones are usually just cosmetic.
Why houses move here
In Savannah, the main problem is water. The land is flat and low. The soil drains slowly, and the water sits close to the top. Storms and high tides add more. The facts above show how close the water sits, and how often it floods.
Old houses add to it. Savannah has every kind of foundation. Old brick homes sit on raised basements. Wood homes sit on piers. Newer homes often sit on a slab. Each type shows trouble in its own way. Each one has its own fix, too.
What moves the price
These are typical ranges from the Fixr and HomeBlue cost guides, not a quote. The size of the problem moves the price most. Rotted beams, a long row of new supports, or water under the house all add up. Your written price shows what is wrong and how they would fix it. It also shows what is included. You get it before any work starts. See the full cost guide for more.
Flood rules can change the fix
Many homes around Savannah sit in a mapped flood zone. The rules there can limit what a crew may do under the house. A big repair can also count toward the county's 50 percent rule. A good local crew checks your flood zone first. Then the plan fits the rules.
How it works
Call (912) 771-1041 or send the form. Tell us what you see. A photo helps, but you do not need one.
Free inspection. A local crew checks your floors. They look under the house or around the slab. They check gutters and where the water goes.
Written price. You get a plan and a price on paper. It shows what is wrong, how they would fix it and what it costs.
You decide. There is no pressure. If you go ahead, the crew sets a date and gets any permit the job needs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. The inspection and the written price cost you nothing. You do not sign anything to get them. You decide later if you want the work done.
Who comes out to my house?
Savannah Foundation is a referral service. We connect you with one local foundation and crawl space contractor who works in Savannah. That crew does the inspection and writes the price. If you hire them, they do the work.
How fast can someone look at my house?
Most people get a call back the same day. The visit is set for a time that works for you, often within a few days. If a floor is dropping fast, or water stands under the house after a storm, say so on the call.
My house sits on a crawl space. Can you help?
Yes. Crawl space homes are very common in Savannah, from the old squares to Ardsley Park. The crew checks the piers, beams, joists, rot and damp under the house. They look at more than the cracks you can see.
Why do so many Savannah homes have these problems?
Savannah is flat and low. The water table is high, and the soil drains slowly. Storms, hurricanes and high tides keep the ground wet. Wet ground and damp air are hard on soil under a slab and on wood under a floor.
Do I need a whole new foundation?
Almost never. Most Savannah homes are fixed in one of a few ways. The crew props up the part that sank, levels a raised floor, swaps out rotted wood, or fixes the water problem.
Can I wait and see if it gets worse?
You can, but small fixes cost less than big ones. Rot under a floor spreads. A sinking corner keeps sinking while the ground stays wet. A free look tells you how urgent it is, so you are not guessing.
Get your free inspection today
Rot and a sinking corner both cost more the longer they wait. And the next big storm is never far off in Savannah. Call (912) 771-1041 or send the short form. A local crew will call you back, most often the same day. The visit is free, and the price comes in writing. The choice is yours.