Foundation Repair Across the Tulsa Metro

Both pier-and-beam and slab foundations are common in Tulsa. Homes built before 1970 in Midtown and inner Tulsa typically sit on pier-and-beam systems. South Tulsa and newer developments are predominantly slab.

The majority of Broken Arrow homes built after 1985 have slab foundations. Older neighborhoods near downtown have pier-and-beam systems. Both types experience movement due to the area's clay-heavy soil.

Virtually all homes built in Bixby during the 2000s–2020s construction boom are slab foundations. The combination of new construction and highly active clay soil means Bixby sees a disproportionate number of early-life foundation issues.

Owasso is predominantly slab construction. Older homes in original Owasso neighborhoods near downtown can have pier-and-beam systems that are showing their age.

Jenks has a mix of older pier-and-beam homes in established neighborhoods and newer slab construction along the development corridors. Proximity to the Arkansas River adds moisture management complexity to repairs in this area.

Sand Springs has a higher proportion of pier-and-beam homes than most Tulsa suburbs due to its age. Crawl space moisture, rotted wood, and settled piers are the most common issues we address here.

Sapulpa has a diverse mix of pier-and-beam and slab foundations depending on the neighborhood era. Older areas near downtown are nearly all pier-and-beam. Newer subdivisions on the perimeter are slab.

Most Glenpool homes are slab construction from the 1990s–2010s. Drainage issues in certain subdivisions have accelerated the timeline of foundation problems in homes that should still be in their prime.

Coweta has both older pier-and-beam homes near the historic town center and newer slab construction in growing subdivisions. Both types experience movement due to Wagoner County's active clay soil.

Catoosa has a mix of foundation types across different eras of construction. The I-44 corridor area has seen both older and newer residential development, with foundation ages ranging from 20 to 60-plus years.

Claremore's older downtown neighborhoods are predominantly pier and beam, with many homes dating to the 1920s through 1950s. Newer developments east and south of downtown are slab construction on heavy clay. Both types are vulnerable to Oklahoma's seasonal soil movement.

Collinsville has a high proportion of older pier-and-beam homes in the original town footprint. Newer residential development on the outskirts uses slab construction. Both need attention given the area's active clay soil.

Skiatook has older pier-and-beam homes in the original town area and a variety of construction types in lake-adjacent neighborhoods. Moisture management is especially important for properties near Skiatook Lake.