- 2007Median year homes were built, Cibolo (ACS)
- CrockettMost extensive soil series, Guadalupe County (NRCS)
- 35.7 inYearly rain, New Braunfels
- 11 mi southwest of New BraunfelsStraight-line distance
Ground and housing
What is under Cibolo homes
Guadalupe County soil mapping is led by the Crockett, Branyon, Houston Black series. Ask your crew which one sits under your lot before they quote. The typical Cibolo house dates to about 2007, per Census figures, so plan for parts and framing of that era. Before structural or permitted work, check the requirements with the local government: https://www.cibolotx.gov
Services here
What we handle in Cibolo
Cibolo, once a railroad stop
What shapes foundations here
From Fromme's Store to suburb
Cibolo grew around a railroad station called Cibolo Valley in 1877 and a post office in 1883. It voted to become an independent town in 1965 and more than doubled from 15,349 people in 2010 to 32,276 in 2020.
Mostly new slabs
Rapid growth means most homes are recent slab-on-grade houses on engineered pads.
Clay soil
Clay soils under Cibolo swell and shrink with moisture.
Creek drainage
Cibolo Creek runs along the city; low lots near it collect water.
Builder warranties. Many homes may still be within builder warranty periods.
Local issues
Common foundation issues in Cibolo homes
Cracks in a home that is only a few years old
Find your builder's structural warranty and read the claim steps before hiring anyone. Many warranties require notice in writing and may require their own engineer to inspect.
Interior doors sticking in late summer
Clay under the slab shrinks in drought and the slab flexes. Get an elevation survey to see whether the house has a low area or just seasonal movement.
A corner of the slab keeps dropping
Cracks above windows on that corner and gaps in brick mortar point to settlement. Piers under that section are the usual repair.
Before you sign
Questions to ask a crew working here
Warranty. Ask about warranty coordination.
Survey. Ask for readings.
Plumbing. Ask about tests.
Permit. Ask whether the City of Cibolo requires a permit for pier work or drainage changes, and who pulls it.
Local checklist
Signs to act now
- 1
Brick mortar cracks above garage doors
A diagonal crack at the header corner often means one side has moved.
- 2
Tile cracks in a line
May follow a slab crack.
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