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...]
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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...]
Stuck Doors and Windows: Due to Weather or Your Foundation?
Stuck doors and windows can be due to weather or your foundation. Homeowners in the Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex may notice their doors and windows not closing properly or shutting completely. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including the weather. It can also indicate more serious problems that have to do with your home’s foundation. The … [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...]
Pros and Cons of Pier and Beam Foundations
Does your Dallas home have a pier and beam foundation? Are you considering purchasing a house with a pier and beam foundation? While this type of foundation isn’t necessarily the most popular and frequently-seen in the country, there are quite a few of them in cities such as Dallas. Made up of concrete piers or block and base supports spaced along … [Read more...]
How To Plan Landscaping with Your Home’s Foundation In Mind
One of the perks of being a homeowner is the opportunity to design your outdoor landscape any way you choose. While landscaping options may seem endless, it’s important to take your house’s foundation into consideration when making these plans in order to avoid unwarranted damage. The two main factors that could cause damage or impact the fortitude … [Read more...]
Remodel Your Home or Foundation Repair: Which Comes First?
Homeowners undergoing a house renovation have a lot of things to consider - decor, building materials, timelines, budgets - it’s understandable when things can get a bit confusing and difficult to plan. One timeline that is imperative to get right is when to plan your home remodeling project if your property requires foundation repair. If you are a … [Read more...]
The Threat to Your Foundation From Expansive Clay Soil
If you’re a homeowner in the DFW metroplex, you are most likely familiar with expansive clay soil and the potential dangers it poses to the durability of your foundation. Unique to only certain parts of the country, but especially prevalent in North Texas, expansive clay soil is a factor that could negatively impact the hardiness of your foundation … [Read more...]
When is Foundation Repair Necessary?
Whether you’ve noticed some changes occurring to your house, or are planning to sell your house, foundation repair is an issue that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. If left unattended, minor foundation issues can quickly escalate into a costly fix. Foundation repair is necessary when your foundation is sinking, … [Read more...]
Exterior Foundation Piers vs Interior Foundation Piers
Customers often ask about installing exterior foundation piers as opposed to interior foundation piers. As you can probably guess, pilings that are installed beneath your floors (for example, directly under your kitchen), are called interior piers. The ones placed around the perimeter of your foundation are called exterior piers. While the pilings … [Read more...]