Foundation Articles

Proper foundation repair begins with an understanding of the many factors that have influenced or may influence a concrete slab foundation or pier and beam foundation. You can count on us to apply our extensive experience, as well as the latest techniques and technology towards your foundation repairs.

Techniques used to fix specific foundation problems in both concrete slab foundations and pier and beam foundations continue to evolve. The Foundation Repair Blog contains over a hundred short articles submitted by Dallas and Fort Worth area foundation repair professionals. Categories include:

• Foundation repair results
• Steel piers for foundation repair
• Contracts for foundation repair
• Foundation repair cost

These articles covering every aspect of foundations, repair and cost of foundation repair are written to serve the needs of residential and commercial property owners in the following Texas cities and surrounding areas: Arlington, DeSoto, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Forney, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Mesquite, Garland, Allen, Plano, Carrollton Mansfield, Coppell, The Colony, Lewisville, Euless, North Richland Hills, Dallas, Fort Worth, Cedar Hill and Midlothian.

Articles and white papers on foundation repair

• Comparison of Steel Piers and Pressed Concrete Piers for Residential Foundation Repair
• Expectations of Concrete Slab Foundation Repair in the Dallas Fort Worth Region of Texas
• DRAIN AWAY™ - An Improved French Drain System for Correcting Water Drainage Problems in the Dallas Fort Worth Area

Like to learn more? Granite Foundation Repair is a member of the The Foundation Performance Association. The Association has dozens of articles on every aspect of foundation performance and foundation repair. Here are a few examples:

Quality Control Checklists for Foundation Inspection of Residential and Other Low-Rise Buildings. 2/20/2007

Homebuyers' Foundation Guide for Foundation Evaluation. 10/10/2005

Comments on the Post-Tensioning Institute's "Design of Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Ground" 3rd Edition. 6/28/2006

Repair Methods

• Steel piers
• Helical piers
• Concrete piers
• Soil injection
• Mudjacking
• Drainage
• Tunneling
• Root barrier

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Foundation Problem Signs

• Brick cracks
• Sloping floor
• Sticking window
• Cracks in walls
• Cracks in floor
• Cracks in tile
• Sunken floor
• Bouncy floor (Pier & Beam)

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Granite's Lifetime Warranty

All of Granite's foundation repairs are guaranteed by a fully transferable warranty. Our goal is to fix it right the first time and we stand behind our work. Learn more about our lifetime transferable warranty...

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