Foundation Repair in Loudon

Loudon at a glance

Loudon is the county seat of Loudon County, with about 6,000 people at the 2020 census, on the Tennessee River southwest of Knoxville.

What that means for your foundation

Loudon has a historic downtown, older homes and newer neighborhoods. Older homes may have brick or stone foundations, while newer ones are often on slabs or crawl spaces; see slab repair and foundation repair. Some older homes near the river have basements that see water during heavy rain.

Near the river

Homes on lower ground near the river may have wetter soil. Good gutters and grading help keep foundations dry. Newer homes built on slabs may show cracks in garage floors and patios as soil settles.

Named for a fort

The city takes its name from Fort Loudoun, the colonial-era British fort that stood several miles to the south in what is now Monroe County. The city covers just under 10 square miles, a small share of it water. Like much of the region, its homes sit on a mix of clay soils and sloping ground, where most foundation problems trace back to water. A drainage check is a sensible first step when cracks appear; see drainage and grading.