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...]
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...]
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 need for foundation … [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 or making foundation repair, the … [Read more...]
The Difference Between French Drains and Surface Drains
When choosing a drainage system, it's important to know the main differences between French drains and surface drains. You'll find that the primary difference between the two systems is that French drains deal with water that gradually seeps below the ground, while surface drains redirect water that’s accumulating above ground. Always consider the … [Read more...]
Foundation Repair DIY | Can Home Foundation Repair Be a DIY Job?
Are you in need of foundation repair? Are you tempted to do it yourself and save money? Well, you could be compromising the quality of your house with a DIY foundation repair! Many homeowners don’t understand the importance of a solid foundation, or the work it takes to fix one that has undergone damage. A well-built and maintained … [Read more...]