Shreveport, LA · Caddo County · USDA soil survey 2026-08-28
Foundation repair in Shreveport, LA: what the soil says, what it should cost
33% of the mapped ground in Caddo County is high or very high shrink-swell soil (USDA soil survey; acre-weighted LEP 4.77%, class moderate). Published national ranges put a typical repair at $2,224–$8,134, piers at $1,000–$3,000 each. Check the soil under your own address below; then read what an independent engineer costs before you sign.
- 33% high or very high shrink-swell
- 79 map units with data
- Every price cited
- No contractor rankings
How much does foundation repair cost in Shreveport?
We do not have Shreveport-specific price data and won't invent an “average for Shreveport.” What published national guides report, with the figures the guides themselves publish:
- Typical job: $2,224–$8,134, average $5,179. Source: This Old House — Foundation Repair Cost, updated 2026-03-06
- Piering / underpinning: $1,000–$3,000 per pier. Source: This Old House — Foundation Repair Cost, updated 2026-03-06
The pier count and depth move a Shreveport number, and they depend on the soil under that specific house and how far down stable material sits. On moderate shrink-swell soil, quotes for the same house commonly differ on pier count alone; an engineer's report is what pins it.
| Repair | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crack repair (epoxy / polyurethane injection) | $250–$800 per crack | Bob Vila — How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?, updated 2024-05-29 |
| Mudjacking / slabjacking | $500–$1,300 per job | Bob Vila — How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?, updated 2024-05-29 |
| Piering / underpinning | $1,000–$3,000 per pier | This Old House — Foundation Repair Cost, updated 2026-03-06 |
| Drainage system | $2,800–$6,500 per job | Bob Vila — How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?, updated 2024-05-29 |
| Settling / sinking repair (all methods) | $4,500–$20,000 per job | Bob Vila — How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?, updated 2024-05-29 |
Holding a Shreveport quote? Read it against the Caddo County soil record before you sign.
What the soil under Caddo County does
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO, county legend LA017, top 152 cm, weighted by mapped acreage. Coverage: 92% of mapped acres carry usable data across 79 map units. Built 2026-08-28.
- very high13%
- high19%
- moderate22%
- low46%
The largest mapped unit in Caddo County is Metcalf-Timpson complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes (9% of surveyed acres, low, LEP 2.42%, somewhat poorly drained); next is Eastwood fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes at 8%, high with LEP 6.43%.
Where the expansive soil is: largest map units in Caddo County
The hyper-local view: Shreveport neighborhoods sit on different ground, and the address lookup tells you which unit is under a given house.
| Map unit | Share of surveyed acres | LEP | Class | Drainage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf-Timpson complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9% | 2.42% | low | Somewhat poorly drained |
| Eastwood fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 8% | 6.43% | high | Well drained |
| Keithville very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 7% | 4.7% | moderate | Moderately well drained |
| Guyton silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 6% | 2.21% | low | Poorly drained |
| Moreland clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5% | 12.9% | very high | Somewhat poorly drained |
| Eastwood fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 5% | 7.08% | high | Moderately well drained |
| Guyton-Iulus complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 4% | 1.5% | low | Poorly drained |
| Bowie fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 3% | 1.08% | low | Well drained |
| Wrightsville-Timpson complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 3% | 2.79% | low | Poorly drained |
| Coushatta silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 3% | 2.49% | low | Well drained |
Check the soil under an address
USDA soil survey, read for the top 60 inches under the address. Free, no account, nothing is sent to a contractor.
Usually 1–3 seconds. The USDA service occasionally takes longer.
Is it worth fixing? Do you actually need this?
Soil here moves some with wet/dry cycles. Movement is possible and usually manageable; a large pier job on this soil deserves a second opinion.
- Rule out the cheap causes first: gutters, grading, a plumbing leak under the slab, large trees close to the house.
- If a contractor proposes many piers on moderate soil, get an engineer's read before agreeing.
We are not engineers and this is not an engineering opinion. We report public soil-survey data and published price ranges. Nothing here states that a specific house is or is not structurally sound; a licensed structural engineer who has seen the house can.
Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair in Louisiana?
Usually no. Standard homeowners policies exclude earth movement (settling, shrinking, expanding and cracking of the foundation), so damage from expansive soil is not covered. Damage that results from a covered sudden event, such as a burst pipe flooding under a slab, can be, and separate earthquake or flood policies cover those perils.
Full answer for Louisiana → Source: HO-3 Special Form policy text (exclusion: "settling, shrinking, bulging or expansion, including resultant cracking, of pavements, patios, foundations, walls, floors, roofs or ceilings"), as filed with the Oklahoma Insurance Department
Finding a structural engineer in Shreveport for an independent opinion
A contractor's free inspection produces a bid. A licensed structural engineer who does not sell repairs produces the scope that bid should be written to: whether movement is active, what is causing it, and the pier count and depth if any. Published cost: $300–$1,000. Source: Bob Vila — How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?, updated 2024-05-29
Verify a license with the Louisiana board, and ask whether the engineer sells or installs repairs. What the report should contain →
Foundation repair types people in Shreveport search for
Monthly Google searches for each phrase with “Shreveport” attached (Google Ads, pulled 2026-08-28). Each links to the cited cost range and when that repair is the right one.
- House leveling in Shreveport, about 20/mo: a sales word, not a method. It means either piers or slabjacking, which are priced very differently; ask which.
- Pier and beam foundation repair in Shreveport, about 10/mo: shimming or replacing interior piers and sills; usually cheaper than slab piering, and the first thing to rule out on an older house with sloping floors.
Finding and comparing foundation repair companies in Shreveport
Google shows a map pack of 3 contractors for “foundation repair Shreveport”; we don't rank them and don't take money to list them. A good bid and an aggressive one differ in scope, not in company name, so get the engineer's scope first and have every Shreveport company bid to it. On expansive clay, a bid with no moisture plan is treating half the problem. What a comparable quote itemizes →
Shreveport foundation repair: questions people ask
How much does foundation repair cost in Shreveport?
We don't have Shreveport-specific price data. Published national figures put a typical job at $2,224–$8,134 (average $5,179); piers run $1,000–$3,000 each, and the pier count is what moves a Shreveport quote.
Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair in Louisiana?
Usually no. Standard homeowners policies exclude earth movement (settling, shrinking, expanding and cracking of the foundation), so damage from expansive soil is not covered. Damage that results from a covered sudden event, such as a burst pipe flooding under a slab, can be, and separate earthquake or flood policies cover those perils.
Is it worth fixing foundation issues? Do I actually need this?
Soil here moves some with wet/dry cycles. Movement is possible and usually manageable; a large pier job on this soil deserves a second opinion.
How do I compare foundation repair companies in Shreveport?
Get an independent engineer's report first, then have every company bid to that scope: same pier type, count and depth. Compare the warranty terms (transferable? covers the house or only the pier?) and the moisture plan, not the sales pitch. We don't rank contractors.
Where do I get an independent opinion in Shreveport?
A licensed structural engineer who is not selling the repair. A report costs about $300–$1,000 and specifies whether movement is active and what work, if any, is warranted.
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