# Can You Live in Your House During Foundation Repair? | Foundation Repair Baton Rouge > Yes, in almost every case. What exterior and interior piling work, pier and beam repair and house leveling mean for your household day to day. URL: https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/can-you-live-in-your-house-during-foundation-repair/ Learn·The repair process # Can You Live in Your House During Foundation Repair? What to expect at home during each kind of foundation repair — noise, access, water shut-offs and how to prepare. By Foundation Repair Baton Rouge · Published September 22, 2026 · Updated September 22, 2026 **Yes — in almost every case you can stay in your house.** Exterior piling work happens outside. Interior pilings mean a few small openings in the slab in one or two rooms for a day or two. Pier and beam work and leveling happen under the house. Most slab jobs take 1–3 days on site. [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/) crews work around families, pets and people working from home every week. Here’s what each type of job looks like from inside. ## Exterior piling work Pits are dug along the outside of the beam where pilings go. You’ll hear digging and the hydraulic jack, and see crews in the yard. Inside, you may hear creaks as the house is lifted — that’s normal. Landscaping along the work line is removed and put back. ## Interior pilings Where pilings are needed under interior beams, a section of floor covering and slab — typically about 2 by 3 feet — is opened, the piling installed, and the slab re-poured. Those rooms need to be clear and off-limits for a day or two while the concrete sets. Expect some dust; crews use plastic sheeting to contain it. ## Pier and beam repair and leveling Work happens in the crawl space. Upstairs, you’ll hear jacks and hammering, and doors may start fitting differently as the house moves. Leveling is often a one-day job. Want the schedule for your house in writing? Free laser survey and a written per-piling price. [(225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) ## Water, plumbing and utilities On older slab homes, we recommend a plumbing test before and after the lift. Water may be off for a short time during testing. Utilities under raised homes stay connected during leveling. ## How to prepare - Clear 3–4 feet along exterior walls where work is planned. - Take pictures and fragile items off walls being lifted. - Clear rooms with interior pilings. - Keep pets inside or away from open pits. - Plan parking so equipment can reach the house. ## Bottom line Foundation repair rarely requires moving out. For a written scope that shows exactly which rooms are affected, call Foundation Repair Baton Rouge. See also [how long foundation repair takes](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/how-long-does-foundation-repair-take/). Questions about your house? Call Foundation Repair Baton Rouge. [(225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) ## Quick answers ### Can you stay home during slab foundation repair? Yes. Exterior piling work happens outside. Interior pilings mean small openings in the slab in one or two rooms, usually for a day or two, which you'll need to keep clear. ### Will the water be shut off? Sometimes briefly, if plumbing is tested before and after the lift. We'll tell you when. ### What should I move before foundation repair? Clear a few feet along the walls where exterior work will happen, move fragile items off shelves on walls being lifted, and clear furniture and rugs from rooms with interior pilings. 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