Foundation Repair Blog

Becoming a homeowner is a huge and happy milestone. Homeownership gives you the freedom to create your own domestic comfort. From renovating a bathroom or kitchen to keeping pets – you don’t need the blessings of the landlord. Owning a home comes with a number of responsibilities though. Key among…

  Homeowners who neglect their house’s foundation problems risk facing severe and costly damages to their home. Several factors can cause foundation problems including earthquakes, bad drainage, poor construction, loose soil, frequent temperature changes, and overly wet or dry soil. Failing t…

One of your foundation’s worst enemies is expansive soils. If you want to prevent costly damage to your home’s structure, controlling this kind of soil is imperative. Expansive clay soil is unique to only certain parts of the country. But it’s particularly common in the North Texas area. Expansive…

  Uneven floors can be the result of several problems. For instance, they can be caused by slopping, sagging, or heaving (lifting) concrete slab. In some cases, repairing an uneven floor is a lengthy and expensive process. Also, finding the right foundation repair company to do the job can pr…

There are various types of foundation drainage systems. To know which one to install, it’s best to have your property evaluated by a foundation expert. There are two common types of foundation drainage systems that experts recommend: surface drains and French drains. Each of these drains has their…

Buying or selling a home with foundation problems can be tricky. Loan institutions in most cases will not provide financing for a home that needs foundation repairs even if the buyer is willing to buy it in its existing condition. And even when the buyer is financing the sale themselves, the selle…

Proper landscaping around your house’s foundation can do much more than just provide aesthetic value. It can help add years to your home by protecting your house’s foundation. But improper landscaping can do the opposite. Check out these landscaping tips to protect your foundation while keeping yo…

Dallas is known for many things. From its cowboys and unique cuisine to its southern hospitality, fashion and of course, sports. But perhaps what you didn’t know is that it’s home to some of the country’s biggest urban park systems. It boasts of more than four hundred parks spread on thousands of…

Home to gourmet restaurants, great outdoor shops, and historic attractions, Plano, Texas is a great city to see on your weekend trip. In fact, the city was recognized by Livability.com as one of the top 100 best places to live in the country. Plano, Texas is known for its great jobs and technologi…

Flooding is known to be a major cause of foundation damage. Massive flooding in various US states such as Texas has destroyed numerous homes with Houston and Austin worst hit. The presence of torrential rains especially during the wet season has seen many people incur a lot trying to repair their h…