The leaves have fallen, and the air is brisk; it’s autumn. But this time of year also means more than just pumpkin pie, football games, and Halloween costumes. This is also the ideal time to take care of your home, especially the foundation, as your home’s health and overall condition begin at the foundation. Just…
A foundation is a key determinant for your home’s integrity and health. Every structural element of the house depends on how rigid the foundation remains over the years. It is a cause for alarm when your notice dilapidation elements, especially hairline cracks on your home’s foundation. If you are worried about hairline cracks, you are…
The foundation is the most important part of your house since it determines its strength and integrity. While every other aspect matters to complete a home, the house can fall apart or sink into the mad without a solid foundation. Damages from water and invasive tree roots could compromise your foundation’s structure. When building, the…
Did you know that termites are some of the most destructive pests in your home? They eat through wood and cause structural damage that often requires extensive repairs. Fortunately, you can protect your home from termites by implementing simple preventative measures. In this article, we explain what termites are, how they cause damage, and how…
Have you started to notice diagonal cracks on one or more of your interior walls? Are your doors getting stuck, or are resistant to latching? Are you now starting to wonder if you may have foundation issues? Unfortunately, those are some signs of a foundation issue. But don’t fret, the team at Dodson Foundation Repair has…
The dry summer heat and the humid spring air can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior. Hot weather can cause foundation cracks, which is why it is so important to know how to prevent them in the first place. When you take care to protect your house from these threats, however, you can still enjoy…
Your home’s driveway is one of the first things people see when they visit your home. Did you know that it can also have a big impact on your home’s foundation? That’s right – the condition of your driveway can actually influence the stability of your foundation. If you have a cracked or uneven driveway,…
Cracks on your commercial foundation are definitely a reason to worry. If left unattended, even the smallest of cracks can cause huge problems with the foundation. Thus, it is necessary to have repairs done as soon as you possibly can. When it comes to foundation crack repairs, the DIY route is not advisable due to…
When it comes to the foundation of your commercial building, you definitely do not want to mess around. This is a structure that is a huge investment to you, and you want to make sure that you are doing all that you can to keep it in the best condition possible. If you think that…
Most people are aware of the damage that is done when a water pipe bursts or a tub happens to overflow in a house and causes a flood, but few think about water damage coming from the outside. Depending on where you live in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth areas, you can get over 30 to…
