Most cities do require a structural engineers reports before repairing your foundation. While HD Foundations is not a structural engineering company, we work closely with engineers who provide them. A structural engineers report will provide you with an unbiased recommendation by a state certified engineering expert, affording you and the future … [Read more...]
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Foundation Repair Costs
To calculate what foundation repair costs, contractors must assess damage and evaluate your slab or pier and beam foundation. There are many factors involved. That's because the cost of repairing a house foundation is based on many things. It's important to review information on this topic. Estimating What Foundation Repair Costs: In cities such … [Read more...]
Can I Patch Drywall Cracks Instead Of Repairing My Home Foundation?
While you can certainly patch drywall cracks instead of repairing your foundation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it will only be a temporary solution to a long-term home foundation problem and ultimately cost you money. That’s because if your home is cracking due to foundation damage resulting from the shifting DFW area soils, plumbing leaks, or … [Read more...]
Foundation Crack Issues
If you have foundation crack issues, that's a good indications that your homes need slab foundation repair. Fractures are a problem for many property owners in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. It's important to stop the causes of cracks and other troublesome foundation issues right away. Soil movement and moisture can contribute to foundation … [Read more...]
What Causes Doors To Stick?
A number of things can cause doors to stick, and when door stick it can be a result of foundation problems in your Dallas-Fort Worth area home. The natural expansion and contraction of wood can periodically cause doors to stick and that is nothing to be concerned about, or it could indicate the need for foundation repair.People frequently find … [Read more...]
Should I Buy A Home That Had Previous Foundation Problems?
Determining if you should buy a house that had previous foundation repair can be easy if you ask the right questions about the Dallas-Fort Worth house. Actually, it's just fine, assuming the property has been fixed and all the circumstances are right. If a highly reputable company performed the work, and a licensed, structural engineer thoroughly … [Read more...]
What Causes Floor Cracks?
There are a variety of things that can cause floor cracks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first and most common reason is a change in the moisture content around your home. This could be due to a lack of moisture, as is often the case during long, hot Texas summers, when the ground around your home or property becomes very dry and shrinks. When … [Read more...]
How Hot Summer Weather Can Damage Foundations. Watering Helps.
Its important to learn how hot summer weather can cause foundation damage in Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Watering foundations, especially concrete slab foundations, is important. If you don't, you may require foundation repair service if cracks become 1/4" or larger and cause issues. Don't let heat make you soil get … [Read more...]
When To Have Foundation Repair?
Finding out when to have foundation repair is important. It's best to look into having your foundation fixed when it shows signs of foundation cracks or issues such as unexplained fissures or other problems. If so, contact the contractors at HD Foundations. You might discover that you need to have foundation repair when you least expect it due to … [Read more...]
