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...]
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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 2019 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...]
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 Do I Water My Foundation Correctly?
While watering your home’s foundation is a process that should be undertaken by all homeowners, it is especially important to do in a place like Dallas, Fort Worth. In climates that are as hot and dry as Texas, it’s important to make sure that the soil around the foundation of your home doesn’t get too dried out by periodically watering them. … [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...]
