Foundation Repair Blog

Do you need to make some repairs to your home’s foundation? You may have to get a building permit first!

A Foundation evaluation should be the first step when performing a kitchen remodel to rule out the need for repair.  Too often, we are called in after the kitchen has been remodeled to perform a foundation repair. Kitchen remodeling ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 plus appliances.  It usually involv…

Soil consolidation causes foundation problems in many homes across America, but did you know your home may be at increased risk of foundation issues due to this cause if you live in Texas? Soil consolidation is a leading cause of concrete slab foundation failure of houses in Dallas and Fort Worth…

How often do you think about the connection between your home’s foundation and its roof? Foundation problems and roof damage tend to go hand and hand. Your roof and foundation may be far apart, but they are definitely connected. Many homes in the Dallas area experienced roof damage due to their fo…

A crack in the outside brick is an early sign of a foundation problem. Have these wall cracks and the brick foundation looked at by a foundation repair specialist.

As someone experiencing foundation issues you may be wondering how long you can expect repairs to take. Unfortunately, this isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution. To give you an accurate estimate for the length of time it takes to repair a foundation a number of factors will need to be taken into c…

Does your Dallas home have proper foundation drainage? Any deficiency in your foundation drainage system raises the risk of having issues down the road. There are many scenarios that demonstrate excess stress on your home’s foundation. For example, pooling of rainwater within eight feet of your fo…

Cracks in your home’s foundation may cause alarm. The potential consequences of these cracks depend on additional factors. Widening cracks in an old home should raise more concern than a tiny one in a new building. Spotting early warning signs of foundation problems may ultimately save you a signi…

Dry rot is a sign of excess moisture in your home. This process of decay is not only an aesthetic problem; the resulting fungal growth destroys components in wooden structures that provide strength and resilience. In the following paragraphs, you will learn what dry rot is, its typical signs, a…

Foundation problems are a big deal when you sell your property on MLS (Multiple Listing Services). If you don’t fix it in time, you will have trouble selling it for the right amount. Identifying potential problems early on, so you can fix them quickly, will help you avoid spending more on serious…