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...]
5 Ways to Stop Soil Erosion Around Foundations
Find out about the 5 ways to stop soil erosion around foundations. After all, when erosion occurs and soil is displaced, house foundations are exposed to the elements, including wind and water. Worse yet, it can lead to foundation settling and the need for foundation repair. 5 Ways to Stop Soil Erosion Around Foundations: 1. Plant Small Shrubs … [Read more...]
The 5 Steps In The Foundation Repair Process
The 5-step foundation repair process is a method that foundation contractors have used for years. Before hiring a contractor to fix your foundation, which could prove costly, you'll want to ask questions. It's helpful to study what the procedure entails and find out about the methods used for repair. If you have questions, call HD Foundations. The … [Read more...]
How To Find The Best Foundation Repair Company
Knowing how to find the best foundation repair company in Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex cities involves research. A good contractor will provide you with a foundation warranty. Whether you have a concrete slab or pier and beam foundation, enlist a superior company you can trust. How To Locate An Outstanding Foundation Repair Company: One way … [Read more...]
Why Foundation Piers Are Used For Repairs
There are several reasons why foundation piers are used for repairs on all types of foundations. Most professionals in North Texas, including Tarrant County, area utilize piers as a means of stabilizing foundations because they’re strong. This includes concrete piers or pressed steel pilings. These two types of foundation piers are commonly … [Read more...]
Foundation Crack Repair
If you see large foundation cracks, you may need to have foundation crack repair service. When that’s required, call contractors at HD Foundations. Experts like us serve the Dallas, Fort Worth, TX metroplex and deal with these issues often. It’s important to learn the common causes of foundation cracks before you have repair service. Excessive … [Read more...]