Homeowners in the Dallas metroplex may notice their doors and windows not closing properly or shutting completely. This can be due to a variety of reasons, least concerning of which is the weather. However, it can also indicate more serious problems that have to do with your home’s foundation. The changing seasons or weather patterns oftentimes … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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 Identify a Healthy Foundation
As a homeowner in Dallas, it’s important to know the health of many important things in your home: your HVAC system, your roof, your plumbing system...the list goes on. One of the most commonly-overlooked item to check, and quite possibly the most important, is your home’s foundation. If you see issues, you should have your house checked to ensure … [Read more...]
How Flooding Damages Foundations
If you’re a North Texas resident, you’re no stranger to the effects of natural disasters such as flood damage, especially in the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey and the heavy rains in 2018. Once the flooding has receded, assessing the property damage and repairing your foundation is the next logical step to getting things back on course. Homeowners … [Read more...]
The Threat to Your Foundation From Expansive Clay Soil
If you’re a homeowner in the DFW metroplex, you are most likely familiar with expansive clay soil and the potential dangers it poses to the durability of your foundation. Unique to only certain parts of the country, but especially prevalent in North Texas, expansive clay soil is a factor that could negatively impact the hardiness of your foundation … [Read more...]
When is Foundation Repair Necessary?
Whether you’ve noticed some changes occurring to your house, or are planning to sell your house, foundation repair is an issue that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. If left unattended, minor foundation issues can quickly escalate into a costly fix. When a house is first built, it is expected to “settle” into its … [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...]
