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South Austin in ZIP 78745 is 1960s to 1980s ranch and tract housing, much of it slab-on-grade over shifting clay. A local provider places units for foundation, plumbing and teardown-and-rebuild jobs, and plans the placement around the ground on lots near Williamson Creek, where flood-damaged homes were bought out.

South Austin inside 78745 is 1960s to 1980s ranch and tract housing between South Lamar, Manchaca Road, Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive. Most of the stock is slab-on-grade over clay that moves, which keeps foundation, plumbing and re-leveling crews busy. The district also has a high rate of teardown and rebuild on single lots, so a job here is often a full rebuild rather than a repair.

Williamson Creek runs through the district. The city has bought out flood-damaged homes along the creek since the 2013 flooding damaged houses between Stassney Lane and St. Elmo Road. Streets are wide enough for curbside delivery on most blocks, which makes placement simpler than in the older core. To book a site or ask about one, call (888) 351-0294.

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South Austin, TX
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Travis County
ZIP codes
78745
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    Why does clay under a slab change the work?

    A slab sitting on shifting clay turns a repair into a long job. Crews who re-level a house or fix plumbing under a slab can be on site for days, and their headcount sets the facility minimum under the federal table. A crew that waits for a level pad to settle loses days, so the pad is checked before the crew arrives. The unit should sit on a pad that will not settle, because a unit that tilts causes service problems as well as comfort problems.

    A technician checks the ground before a unit goes down, and the pad is set to the site rather than to a standard. Where the work has disturbed the ground, the placement moves to firmer soil, and the crew is told the route before the work starts. OSHA's interpretations treat a toilet that takes too long to reach as not provided, so the route matters on a long job.

    What does creek flooding history mean for a lot near Williamson Creek?

    Flooding in 2013 damaged houses along the creek, and the city has bought out flood-damaged homes in this area. A lot near the creek is a poor place for a standing unit, because creek flooding in Austin is fast and local, and low ground is exposed to the same fast water.

    Ask the crew to mark the highest firm ground on the lot for the pad. A short move uphill keeps the unit out of the drainage path, and it is a practical step that a technician can take on the day of the placement without any change to the order.

    Do teardown-and-rebuild lots raise a permit question?

    A rebuild on a single lot is mostly a question of where the unit can sit on private property, plus any part of the work that spills into the right of way. Closing a sidewalk or driveway for work on private property takes a Temporary Use of Right of Way permit, and 311 has to be notified at least three days before a planned closure.

    Where a driveway is blocked or a walk is narrowed, the right-of-way office confirms what is needed for that block. Five feet of pedestrian access stays clear on any walk the unit touches, and the approved permit and traffic-control plan stay on site for the length of the closure.

    How hot does a South Austin job get in summer?

    The first 100 °F day in the 1991 to 2020 normals averages 4 July, and an average year brings about 29 triple-digit days. On a rebuild, that heat falls on a crew working in the open over a slab, so units should sit where the crew can reach them without crossing a sun-baked yard. The summer heat servicing guide covers the schedule for the hot months.

    Servicing frequency in summer is a planning choice agreed with the crew. A technician and the crew settle a schedule for the heavy months, and handwashing is placed beside the unit so the crew does not walk across the lot to wash up between tasks.

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    Coverage

    Where we work in South Austin

    Neighborhoods we cover

    • 1960s to 1980s ranch and tract houses
    • Slab-on-grade lots over shifting clay
    • Teardown-and-rebuild single lots
    • Williamson Creek floodplain edge
    • Wide blocks suited to curbside delivery
    • South Lamar and Manchaca Road corridors

    Landmarks and main roads

    • South Lamar
    • Manchaca Road
    • Stassney Lane
    • William Cannon Drive
    • Williamson Creek
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    Does clay soil change the unit I need?

    The unit type comes from the job and the crew. Clay affects the pad. A technician checks the ground before a unit is placed and levels the pad to the site.

    How many units does a re-leveling crew need?

    The federal table sets the minimum by worker count. Up to 20 workers needs one facility. Above 20, the table calls for one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers, and at 200 or more, one per 50.

    Can a unit go in the street during a teardown?

    Only through the right-of-way process. A Temporary Use of Right of Way permit covers closing a sidewalk or driveway for work on private property, and 311 has to be notified at least three days ahead.

    Is a unit near Williamson Creek a good idea?

    Low ground near the creek is a poor choice, because flooding there is fast and local. Ask the crew to find the highest firm ground on the lot for the pad.

    Is there a servicing interval the city requires?

    The schedule is agreed with the crew for the length of the job. In the hot months, a regular visit keeps the unit clean and usable for the whole crew.

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