If you’ve ever looked to purchase a house, try to remember how you felt when you came across a house that listed “foundation issues” - you were probably not the most enthused about that particular property!As you prepare to put your house on the market, completing a thorough foundation inspection is a crucial step in order to ensure you can … [Read more...]
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Top 5 Reasons To Think About Home Foundation Repair in 2019
You probably have a lot on your plate. When you’re not working, you’re wrangling the kids. And when you’re not wrangling the kids, you’re trying to squeeze out the smallest modicum of free time to relax.Because you’re constantly focused on the problems in front of you, you might not be worried about the problems of the future. This could cost … [Read more...]
Stuck Doors and Windows: Due to Weather or Your Foundation?
Homeowners in the Dallas metroplex may notice their doors and windows not closing properly or shutting completely. This can be due to a variety of reasons, least concerning of which is the weather. However, it can also indicate more serious problems that have to do with your home’s foundation. The changing seasons or weather patterns oftentimes … [Read more...]
French Drain Freeze: Tips to Keep Your Water Flowing During Winter
Many homeowners in DFW metroplex rely on French drains to keep excess water away from their foundations in tandem with their gutter system (a great strategy for preventing foundation damage due to expansive clay soil, prevalently found in the North/East Texas areas). While typically a great strategy to protect their foundation, some barriers can … [Read more...]
Cracked Brick Always a Foundation Issue?
Living in North Texas, you may notice more shifts in your foundation than you would in most other regions of the United States. Unfortunately, the volatile composition of the soil in this area (referred to as “expansive clay soil”). largely contributes to this phenomenon. These shifts can manifest as doors not fitting properly in their frames, … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Foundation Repair Company in DFW
If you’re in need of foundation repair company in DFW, it may be difficult to get started - who do you contact? How do you know they are trustworthy? Are you getting a fair price? For such a hefty investment (that can easily cost $2,500 and may well be over $8,000), it’s important you do your due diligence in finding the perfect foundation repair … [Read more...]
Autumn 2018 Preventative Home Maintenance
With autumn right ahead of us, Dallas homeowners should be preparing their house for the change of seasons. As the weather starts to shift, it’s important to take a close look at various aspects of your home to ensure you’re not going into Fall or winter unprepared. There are quite a few aspects of your home that you can check yourself without … [Read more...]
HD Foundations in the News – Dallas 2018 Drought
Recently, HD Foundations was featured in the Dallas Morning News in an article that pertains to all Dallas homeowners. The article, which discusses the current Dallas 2018 drought that is somewhat similar to the major one in 2011, the Dallas Morning News interviewed HD Foundations’ owner Greg Roberts about the impact that this has had on their … [Read more...]
Foundation Problems – Dallas Summer 2018
Texas is generally known for its hot summers, but it seems like Dallas summer 2018 is one for the books. While it’s very important to look out for your own personal health and safety during these excruciatingly hot days, it’s similarly important to prevent house foundation issues in this heat as well.Many homeowners in Dallas, Fort Worth and … [Read more...]
Hot Weather, Cracks, and Foundation Repair
If you’re anywhere near Dallas, you may have noticed that its gotten a bit toasty outside and even see fractures in your foundation. While Texas summers are always on the warmer side, the intolerable 102-degree days seem to be endless. The next time you’re outdoors, take a second to identify what on your property remains outside in this heat, and … [Read more...]
