Your home’s foundation bears the weight of your building, and holds it steady against the forces of nature. Despite playing such an important role, the foundation is something most people do not think about that often. Even so, it is just as necessary to inspect your foundation as it is your roof or HVAC system….
The moment a homeowner notices one or more cracks running along a wall or floor of the home will not be an enjoyable one. When there is any indication of a cracked foundation, it should be taken seriously and inspected as soon as possible. However, it is important to know that not every crack in…
You might be worried that your house’s foundation is sinking. You have heard that it is fixed with house leveling, but aren’t sure what that means. If you are interested in learning more, here are several basics about house leveling: What is house leveling? House leveling is the process of lifting a home back into…
The great question homeowners have about foundation repair – right beside how much is costs – is if this foundation issue a sign of a problem? Most homeowners know that foundations are prone to settling. Newly built houses will experience it in the first few years, but even beyond that, your house will continue to…
Everyone knows the potential problems that can happen when a foundation becomes too wet. Poor drainage and pooling water around a foundation can cause the soil to expand, shift, and the water can place pressure on foundation parts like your basement walls. However, the alternative – the soil being too dry – can also be…
Concrete slab foundations are the most popular kind of foundations for homes in Texas and beyond. They are also one of the most simple considering it is just a flat surface of concrete. It should make your feel pretty secure, but everything is prone to failure. When a concrete slab foundation fails, it mean that…
House leveling, by pure definition, is simple. It is taking the lowest part of your sinking, damaged foundation and making it level with the highest point of that foundation. Of course, that makes it sound simple, and it might be if there wasn’t already a house on top of that foundation. House leveling, in process,…
Foundation inspections are important and having them done by a professional is key. Here are three common questions about foundation inspections. 1. When should I get one? There are a few different reasons why you may want to get a foundation inspection. One situation where it is important is when you are purchasing a home….
If you’re in the middle of preparing your house for winter, don’t forget your foundation. Add these three key winterization steps to your to-do list for a worry-free winter. 1. Seal it to keep out animals. When winter rolls around, all of the wild animals in your neighborhood are going to be looking for shelter….
Repairing your foundation isn’t a fun renovation project. If it’s been a while since you’ve had your pier and beam foundation inspected or since you’ve been into the crawlspace, check it out as you work on your other home improvement projects. These popular renovations let you protect or inspect your foundation for invisible damage along…
