No matter where you live, you will always have to take care of certain aspects of your home to properly maintain it - and foundations are no different. However, the location of your home may have a drastic impact on what specifically you’ll need to worry about: in California, earthquakes can cause foundations cracks and damage, whereas the Midwest … [Read more...]
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Does Insurance Cover Foundation Repair?
There seems to be no limit to the costs you can endure as a home or business owner. From general maintenance to big-ticket expenses, a surprise expense can come around at any time and if you are not financially prepared it can cause a hardship on you and your family.In order to protect ourselves financially, we buy home insurance to cover … [Read more...]
How Does a French Drain Work?
One of the most dreaded discoveries a homeowner can have is finding evidence of water damage, and basements and foundations tend to be the most common place you may run into water issues in your home. If you are unlucky enough to walk down your basement steps into a puddle of water, or find standing water around the perimeter of your home, you have … [Read more...]
What Happens If I Don’t Repair My Foundation?
Owning a home often feels like picking which projects are the highest priority and make the most financial sense at the time. When offered the choice of putting in a pool or making foundation repairs the pool sounds way more exciting, however, have you considered what could be at stake by putting off foundation repair even for just another … [Read more...]
How to Spot Foundation Problems When Buying a Home
The home buying process is stressful, to say the least not only for those looking to buy but selling a home can be equally anxiety-inducing. There is so much to consider when taking the leap into a new home and making sure your money will be well spent on a place without any hidden problems is usually at the top of most home buyers lists. There is … [Read more...]
8 of the Most Common Foundation Terms Every Homeowner Should Know About
As a homeowner sometimes it can feel like you are going from one problem or project to the next and it can be a crash course in terminology from roofs to foundations. We have compiled a list of some common foundation terms to familiarize yourself when assessing your foundation repair needs.Differential Settlement – this is a caused when … [Read more...]
Top 4 Myths About Home Foundation Repair
Whether you are a new homeowner, or have owned property for years, there’s one topic that seems to confuse both groups alike: foundation repair. This is mainly due to the fact that it is oftentimes a problem that doesn’t rear its head until you notice symptoms (or are told there are issues by a professional) and aren’t as apparent as, say, a burst … [Read more...]
How to Stabilize Expansive Clay Soil in Texas
Winter’s icy chill has finally worn off.We’re lucky enough to be experiencing some warmer weather down here in the Dallas metroplex, but all that spring rain can come with heavy consequences for your home.If you live on expansive clay soil like many residents of the Lone Star state, excessive water can wreak havoc on your home’s … [Read more...]
7 Must-Know Spring 2019 Home Maintenance Tips
What does spring mean to you?For many, it’s a time to get back out there and rediscover the world after being cooped up indoors all winter.But for homeowners, the onset of spring marks the start of a long list of home repairs and maintenance. There are lawns to mow, gutters to clean, landscaping to be done, drainages to unblock, and other … [Read more...]
Can Home Foundation Repair Be a DIY Job?
Are you in need of foundation repair?Are you tempted to do it yourself and save money?Well, you could be compromising the quality of your house with a DIY foundation repair! Many homeowners don’t understand the importance of a solid foundation, or the work it takes to fix one that has undergone damage. A well-built and maintained … [Read more...]
