Expansive kaolin and red clay that lifts a foundation when wet and drops it when dry, season after season.
The clay west of Macon is the most active soil we work on. It takes on water and expands with real force, and when it dries in late summer it shrinks and pulls away. Anything sitting on it goes up and down with that cycle, and over enough seasons it stops returning to where it started.
That is why Lizella homes show a distinctive pattern. Cracks that open in one season and close in another for years, until one year they stay open. Doors that stick and then free up. Floors that read level in March and sloped in September. It is the clay breathing under the house.
The fix is to get the support below the active layer. Piers driven or screwed down to soil that stays stable regardless of the season take the house off the moving ground entirely. Alongside that we even out moisture around the foundation with drainage and roof water control, because a clay soil that never swings dramatically causes far less trouble.
Lizella homeowners get the same scope every time, priced in writing before a crew books the date.

From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you deal with the Trench Guys team - start to finish.
We come out (you don't even have to be home), inspect top to bottom, and pinpoint exactly what's going on - no scare tactics.
You get a clear, fixed-price plan with options to fit most budgets. We explain everything in plain English.
Our experienced crews do the work right the first time, treat your home with respect, and clean up when we're done.
Your waterproofing is backed by a lifetime warranty and our workmanship guarantee. If something's not right, we make it right.
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Trench Guys came to my home and corrected a sagging kitchen floor. They did a great job and guarantee their work for 10 years! I absolutely will be calling them anytime I need help.
I don't usually write reviews but John and his crew are absolutely awesome. They did my crawl space encapsulation. I got other quotes - don't waste your time with the other guys. Outstanding service at an incredible price!
Thank you Trench Guys for repairing our foundation. John gave our home a thorough inspection and explained the process so we knew exactly what the problem was and our options. They worked hard and were friendly and knowledgeable.
We run the same crews across Bibb County and the rest of Middle Georgia.
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