October is the best month of the year to pay attention to your foundation, and most people in Dallas and Fort Worth never think about it until something goes wrong. A fall foundation checklist is the simplest way to stay ahead of that, and working through one takes less time than mowing the yard. Here… Read More »
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Foundation Cracks Explained: Which Ones Are Normal and Which Signal a Problem
Almost every house in Dallas and Fort Worth has a foundation crack somewhere. Walk the perimeter of any home built more than a decade ago and you will find something: a line in the mortar, a hairline running up the garage slab, a seam above a doorway that keeps coming back after you paint it…. Read More »
How to Water Your Foundation in Texas: A Seasonal Guide
The first time someone tells you to water your house, it sounds like a joke. Lawns get watered. Gardens get watered. Concrete does not seem like it should need a drink. But foundation watering is one of the most effective and least expensive things a North Texas homeowner can do to protect a house, and… Read More »
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair: A Texas Homeowner’s Complete Guide
If your house in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington or one of the older neighborhoods around the metroplex was built before the 1960s, there is a good chance it sits on a pier and beam foundation. Maybe you noticed a sloping hallway. Maybe a door started sticking, or a spot in the living room floor feels… Read More »
Foundation Issues in New Construction Homes: Are You Covered?
Buying a new construction home should bring peace of mind. So when cracks appear in the first year, doors start sticking, or the floor feels uneven, it can be frustrating and stressful. Many DFW homeowners are left wondering whether the issue is normal settling, a builder warranty problem, or a foundation defect that needs independent… Read More »