To many homeowners, drainage problems may appear to be minor concerns. However, drainage problems can cause structural damage to your foundation if they’re not addressed. The soil around your home’s foundation will swell as it becomes saturated with water, creating hydrostatic pressure. The pressure creates cracks in your foundation and may lead to further damage….
If you’re wondering why cracks have appeared in your home’s foundation, there are many potential reasons. The causes range from natural disasters to soil settlement: 1. Both minor and major earthquakes can inflict this kind of damage. A powerful tremor could even detach your home from its foundation, thus harming a wide range of building…
Taking care of your home is essential to ensuring that it stays safe and functional for many years to come. One part of your home that must be kept in excellent condition is your foundation. When your foundation is initially put in, you likely won’t have any problems, however, issues can arise over the years…
Unfortunately, much of Texas is built on expansive soil. This soil, with a high concentration of clay, holds water longer. As such, it expands when wet and it can shrink dramatically during dry periods. It is not the best soil for building a foundation on, but your home foundation can be just fine if you…
Do you potentially have a foundation problem in your home? We have all heard the horror stories about the cost of foundation repair. So it is easy to look at that potentially problematic foundation crack and take the wait and see option rather than having it repaired. However, this inaction will have consequences for your…
Having a foundation inspection is so important and can benefit you for several reasons. This article will discuss three great reasons to have your foundation inspected. Prevent Further Damage From Occurring In Your Home If for any reason you think that you may have a problem with your foundation, it is important that you call…
For some, they choose to buy a new home built within at least the last few years because they are is less likely to be a problem. Everything inside and out is new so they are less likely to have an expensive home problems in the next few years. However, as with everything new, if…
If you have casually taken a level to your floors and found that it is not level in more or more areas, you may think that it is time for a foundation repair. In truth, wildly off level homes may need correction, but even if you just had foundation repair done, your home may still…
We have stressed the importance of having regular foundation inspections done in order to catch problems early and repair them when the costs are at their lowest. However, most homeowners don’t actually know what goes on during a foundation inspection. If you own a home on a slab, a foundation inspection is often a lot…
In most cases, foundation problems span from poor drainage or extreme weather conditions. However, typically these take many years to manifest. If your home is relatively new in its construction and is already showing signs of foundation issues, it may be due to an issue in its construction. So what construction mistakes can manifest early…