What does a Foundation Repair Permit involve? Most cities in the DFW area now require a foundation repair permit. While every city has its own process, most have the same requirements. Below is the step by step process for pulling a foundation repair permit. 1. Obtain an initial structural engineer’s report that meets the city’s […]
3 easy steps to determine if it is time to seek out a foundation repair expert. 1. Check doors: Doors sticking are often times the most obvious indicators of foundation movement. If you have lived in Texas for long, more than likely you have noticed this at one time or another in your own home.
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5 Facts You Need to Know About Watering Your Foundation. 1. Sprinkler systems are not enough. Almost all homes in North Texas show some sign of minor movement also known as settling. This area is notorious for clay soil and it can wreak havoc on your foundation if given the chance. The best way
Fall Foundation Maintenance Tips Most homeowners think of summer as the time to pay particular attention to their home’s foundation. Here in the Fort Worth area, our hot, dry summers can cause the soil around your foundation to crack and shift. As we move into the cooler, wetter months it’s not the lack of water
Foundation Warranties Shopping for a foundation repair company in Fort Worth and the surrounding areas can be a little overwhelming. Different foundation repair companies offer different solutions, different levels of expertise and different warranties on their repairs. Many offer lifetime transferable warranties on their work, but include a lot of confusing fine print. Homeowners need
Ways You may be Damaging Your Home’s Foundation Although severe foundation damages are mostly caused by natural disasters such as floods, storms, and hurricanes, there are certain human activities that can damage your home’s foundation. The following are a few common ways you might be damaging your foundation and what you can do to avoid
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North Texas Soil And Your Home Foundation The North Texas soil is a major factor in foundation damage. The majority of the north forms part of the Texas Blackland Prairie which is made up of relatively deep soil with the bedrock sitting far below. In the western part of this prairie, a chalk bedrock helps
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Home Foundation Aging Home foundation aging is inevitable, but certian factors can speed up the process to the point that it compromises the integrity of the entire structure. Home foundation aging basically results over time from changing conditions of the soil around your home and in some cases from construction and plumbing problems and the
Evaluate Your Concrete Slab Foundation The concrete slab foundation is a vital component of your home’s structure. When it gets damaged, it’s only be a matter of time before the entire building is affected. So, it’s important to evaluate your foundation on a regular basis to identify potential problems and call in a foundation
Is My Foundation Covered by My Homeowners Insurance? When you purchased that homeowners insurance policy, you probably had issues like wall and floor cracks in mind. You were hoping that if a disaster such as a flood or even a fire damaged your home, your policy would kick in and cover any damages. Sorry
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