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Updated: May 26th, 2023 Introduction Your home is perhaps one of the most significant investments you could ever make in your lifetime. However, this investment might deteriorate over time due to frequent exposure to the elements and natural events, which could impact its structural integrity. For instance, properties in some parts of the … [Read more...]
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Average Cost Of Pier and Beam Foundation Repair in 2023
Updated May 24, 2023 The average pier and beam foundation repair cost in 2023 can be as high as $30,000 or more, depending on several vital factors. The size of your home, foundation settlement, cost of labor, the cause of the problem, and accessibility all play a part in the project’s valuation. Below, you’ll learn about various cost items, … [Read more...]
Why Install French Drains Around Foundations?
It’s important to install French drains around foundations because a French drain can prevent water from causing foundation damage. This is often a problem in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. When water enters or gets beneath your foundation it can leads to foundation cracks, heaving and many other issues. How Does Installing A French Drain Around … [Read more...]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Flooring for Slab Foundation
In Angi’s 2022 Home Projects Survey, 30 percent of respondents planned to update their flooring. That’s likely because installing new floors is a relatively simple project that has the power to transform the look of an entire home. If your home was built on a concrete slab foundation and you’re looking to replace the flooring on the ground … [Read more...]
How to Fill a Void Under a Concrete Slab
When a void under a concrete slab develops, the damage can be costly. It can also reduce a foundation's integrity, causing cracks in the concrete. These voids can appear underneath driveways, sidewalks, pool decks and other slabs. Professional slab repair specialists know how to fill voids under concrete slabs and restore the quality of the … [Read more...]
Brick Cracks, House Foundation Repair, Damage and More
Dallas, Fort Worth homeowners with brick cracks often discover they are clear signs of house foundation damage. Fact is, there are many things that can cause cracks in the brick exteriors of houses. For this reason, it's wise to have your concrete slab foundation evaluated by a pro. Fissures that are 1/8” wide can eventually become 1”, 2” or wider. … [Read more...]
Different Types of House Foundations
Two different types of house foundations that are popular in Texas include concrete slabs and pier and beams, and both foundations are effective designs. The best foundation contractors in DFW repair these kinds of foundation all the time because failure can occur due to soil movement, wind and water. While concrete slabs and pier and beam … [Read more...]
When Does A Foundation Crack Need Repaired?
It’s important to find out which type of foundation cracks are most serious and to know when a foundation crack is serious enough to need repair in order to prevent slab foundation damage. Some cracks in foundations and exterior brick walls are much worse than others. They are sure to get wider over time. That’s why it’s wise to be proactive … [Read more...]
Causes Of Foundation Failure In Concrete Slabs, Pier And Beam Foundations
See foundation issues? Learn what the causes of foundation failure are. Certain conditions are more likely to affect foundations in the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX metroplex than others. All types of houses, including those with have concrete slab foundations are likely to collapse at some point. The same is true of structures that are constructed with … [Read more...]
Common Foundation Repair Methods
Common foundation repair methods vary depending upon what type of foundation you have. HD Foundations repairs structures using two different types of foundation piers. Both of them are highly effective. Common Foundation Repair Methods Include: Pressed concrete piers (or pilings) and steel piers. Both are frequently used in DFW, TX. Steel … [Read more...]
