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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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Are Earthquakes The Causes Of Foundation Cracks In Irving, Dallas or Fort Worth TX?
Earthquakes Causing Foundation Cracks While earthquakes could be causes of foundations cracks in Irving, Dallas or Fort Worth, TX, it's doubtful. The earthquake that shook this North Texas area on May 3, 2015, did not appear to impact concrete slabs or pier and beam foundations. Because the tremor had a magnitude of only 3.2, foundation movement … [Read more...]
How To Fix A Settling Foundation
If your house is sinking, a foundation repair contractor can tell you how to deal with a settling foundation and offer solid solutions. Over time foundations shift due to soil expansion and contraction, plumbing leaks or excessive rainfall. Its best to rectify the situation right away. Why Installing Foundation Piers Is The Best Way How To Fix … [Read more...]
Gaps Around Windows & Doors Caused By Foundation Problems
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 where you live, … [Read more...]
What House Leveling Costs
It's important to learn what house leveling costs. In Fort Worth, Dallas, Plano, TX areas, prices can vary depending upon where you live and what type of foundation you have, but costs generally range from $3,500-$6,500 for leveling a house in this area. You'll want to study slab foundation repair costs and the price for pier and beam foundation … [Read more...]
How Often Should I Water My Foundation?
Updated 3/21/2022 Due to dry climate conditions in many regions, it’s important to know how often you should water your foundation. By making sure that the soil around your foundation doesn’t get excessively dried out, you can avoid slab foundation cracks and pier and beam issues. Homes that are positioned on clay soils … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]
How To Pick The Best Tree That Will Not Damage Your Foundation
Updated 3/20/2022 Find out how to pick the best tree that will not damage your foundation. Before deciding on a particular tree that you think will be excellent, make sure you find out all about its root system, especially about the anticipated depth and spread of its roots. Here's how to pick best tree that will not damage your … [Read more...]
What Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Costs?
Updated March 19th, 2022 Pier and beam foundation repair costs generally range between $4,000-$6,500. If you're simply having your foundation re-shimmed, the price would be closer to $2,500-$3,500, depending upon your home's square footage. Of course, if you're repairing a very large house that has a pier and beam foundation, the price would go … [Read more...]
