Updated 3/23/2022 If you’ve noticed gaps around windows or doors, foundation problems may be to blame. It’s not uncommon for this to happen to houses with concrete slabs or pier and beam foundations. This is particularly true in areas where homes are positioned on expansive clay soil, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, TX. No matter… Read More »
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How Plumbing Leaks Damage Concrete Slab Foundations
Updated 3/21/2022 Many property owners want to learn how under-slab plumbing leaks damage concrete slab foundations. It’s a very common in the Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex, as well as other parts of the country. One way how plumbing leaks harm slabs is by allowing moisture to enter your porous concrete foundation and creep into existing cracks. When soil absorbs water, the weight of the… 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,… Read More »
What Causes Doors To Stick?
Updated 3/16/2022 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… Read More »
What Happens If I Don’t Repair My Foundation?
Homeowners often ask what will happen if they don’t fix their foundation. Making repairs is a necessary expense that homeowners often seek to avoid. 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 going on a trip… Read More »