Why You Should Install And Maintain French Drains Around Foundations

Foundations are the backbone of your home. Keeping your foundation healthy and secure is a priority that many homeowners aren't even aware of. One of the number one causes of escalated degradation of a foundation is water damage. When you do start looking into foundations and damage prevention, there is one surefire way to improve and prevent water damage from occurring and that's with proper drainage. What Is A French Drain?Have you ever been outside, looking [...]

By |2022-10-11T10:40:07+00:00August 22nd, 2022|FAQ|

How Trees Can Affect Your Home’s Foundation

Everyone knows that landscaping is one of the most important factors when attempting to sell a home or to keep the HOA happy. But when you go about putting in those amazing flowers, shrubs, or trees you might need to double check how this will affect your foundation.  Trees are an amazing flora, but the root systems they create are vast. The average rule of thumb is that a tree's roots are usually 2-3 times the [...]

By |2022-10-11T10:33:25+00:00August 15th, 2022|FAQ|

Pier And Beam Leveling In Texas

Keeping your home safe is any family's number one concern. Between your day to day lives and general repairs, one thing can slip through the cracks. Keeping your foundation level is one of the most important things you can do to prevent unsafe conditions and further damage to the home. Homes work off of one of two foundation types. The first is a slab foundation mainly of concrete that is placed on the ground. The [...]

By |2022-10-10T02:50:09+00:00August 8th, 2022|FAQ|

Getting Started: Free Foundation Evaluation

When you are looking into a structure to buy, from a family home to a new business, one of the first things you will need to look into is the condition of the foundation. Many buyers seem to get lost in the obvious repairs like painting, a broken window, or a rotting deck. One of the most expensive repairs that new buyers run into is when the foundation has been compromised. A home inspector will know [...]

By |2022-08-23T21:15:50+00:00August 1st, 2022|FAQ|

Concrete Slab Leveling Process

The foundation of a building seems like an immovable object. Though it is rare to have severe foundation issues, it is something every homeowner or business owner needs to be aware of. If possible, it is recommended to have your foundation checked yearly.  Even if you stay on top of the yearly checks, knowing the process on how concrete is leveled for a home or building goes a long way in preparing you to [...]

By |2022-08-23T20:47:01+00:00July 22nd, 2022|FAQ|

Concrete Piers: What to Watch For To Avoid Wear And Tear

Foundation repairs come in many different shapes and sizes. You could have had the piers installed yourself, or bought the home after the fact. Either way, learning to watch for signs that your Concrete Piers need repairs is the first step in a long healthy foundation.  How long do Concrete Piers last When you find out your new home has concrete piers, the first thing you will want to do is have them inspected by a trusted [...]

By |2022-08-23T20:12:26+00:00July 15th, 2022|FAQ|

Foundation Issues: Should You List it or Fix it?

You're gearing up to sell your home. You have cleaned, refinished, and repaired everything that stands out. You get in your home inspector and the next thing you know, you're talking about possible foundation issues.  It's not as uncommon as you think. And it can be just as scary as you would assume. The first thing you should do is verify it is in fact the foundation. There are false signs for foundation damage like nail [...]

By |2022-08-23T19:43:18+00:00July 8th, 2022|FAQ|

The Difference Between Foundation Settling and Foundation Trouble

You may find yourself sitting at your kitchen table, crunching away at a quick breakfast before work. As your eyes wander, probably still half asleep, you notice something that just isn't quite right. There seems to be a large crack at the base of your wall, one you never noticed before. Time continues and you put that pesky crack out of your mind. The next thing you know, your bathroom door starts to stick and [...]

By |2022-08-02T16:46:29+00:00July 1st, 2022|FAQ|

Foundation Repair and Concrete Piers

Foundation repair comes in many shapes and sizes. One of the most commonly used repair options are piers, or large rods that are driven deep within the earth to load bearing bedrock that are used to take the weight off of your home's foundation. When you first start noticing the signs of your foundation shifting, some of the common things you will find in your google search are concrete piers. What Is Piering? [...]

By |2022-08-02T16:34:55+00:00June 22nd, 2022|FAQ|

Foundation Repair – Consequences For Homeowners Who Ignore The Problem

Foundation repair comes up in almost every home owner's lifespan. The horror stories out there are filled with high price tags and months of aggravation. But the fact of the matter is, if you keep your eye out for signs of damage from the beginning, then the repair cost can be minimized. You don't have to be a foundation repair specialist to know what to look for. Signs to Watch ForDamage to a foundation is just [...]

By |2022-08-02T16:19:31+00:00June 15th, 2022|FAQ|
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