Foundation Repair & Crawl Space Encapsulation in Matthews, NC

Local Experts Serving Matthews and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Matthews has grown from a small railroad town into one of the most desirable suburbs in the Charlotte metro — but many of the homes that make Matthews charming are now 30 to 50 years old, and their foundations and crawl spaces are showing it. The neighborhoods that built Matthews into what it is today — Greystone Estates, Sardis Forest, Stallings Acres, Brightmoor — are full of homes that need professional foundation and crawl space attention.

Solid Ground works on Matthews homes every week. We understand the construction techniques used here in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and we know what fails first.

Foundation & Crawl Space Services in Matthews

Solid Ground serves Matthews homeowners with the full range of foundation and crawl space solutions:

• Foundation Repair (helical piers, push piers, wall stabilization)

• Foundation Crack Repair

• Crawl Space Encapsulation

• Crawl Space Waterproofing

• Vapor Barrier Installation

• Crawl Space Dehumidifiers

• Sump Pump Installation

• Drainage Systems & French Drains

• Mold & Moisture Remediation

• Free Home Inspections

Why Matthews Homes Need Foundation & Crawl Space Attention

Matthews sits on the same Cecil clay soil profile as the rest of Mecklenburg County, but the rolling terrain and natural creek beds (Four Mile Creek, McAlpine Creek tributaries) mean drainage varies significantly from lot to lot. Homes on the higher elevations tend to do well; homes near low points or on lots that were cut and filled during development often have ongoing moisture and settlement issues.

A huge portion of Matthews housing was built between 1975 and 2000 — homes with crawl spaces, original vapor barriers (now typically failed), and brick veneer that's starting to show settlement cracks. Many homes in Sardis Forest, Greystone, and Stevens Mill have crawl spaces that have never been properly inspected since construction.

Common Foundation & Crawl Space Problems We See in Matthews

• Failed or torn original vapor barriers from 1980s-90s construction

• Wood rot on floor joists in homes with chronic moisture

• Brick veneer cracking on older two-story homes

• Sloping or bouncy floors over crawl spaces

• High humidity issues affecting indoor air quality and HVAC efficiency

• Standing water in crawl spaces in lower-elevation lots

• Pest infestations in unsealed crawl spaces

About Matthews

Matthews maintains a small-town feel just 12 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte. The historic downtown along Trade Street, the Matthews Community Farmers Market, and easy access to both I-485 and Independence Boulevard make it a perfect blend of accessibility and quality of life. Greystone Estates, in particular, was recognized as a Crawl Space Brothers Neighborhood Favorite — and Solid Ground continues that tradition of serving Matthews homeowners well.