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Severe weather conditions can affect your home’s foundation and cause damage. From the harsh sun, heat, and drought conditions common across most of Texas many months out of every year, to the cold of freezing rain, snow, and ice, the clay soil of the Lone...

Why Do Foundations Sink? If your home is built on Texas soil, there are several possible reasons why your foundation might be sinking, starting with the soil itself. The dirt beneath your foundation directly affects the structural integrity of your home,...

The extreme weather and type of soil in Dallas and the surrounding areas can have an effect on your home’s foundation. The soils in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area vary from well drained sandy soil to highly expansive, corrosive, soils. As drought conditions...

If the ground around your foundation is pitched toward the house, water runoff will pool next to your foundation. This pooling or “ponding” can have serious adverse effects on the health and integrity of your home’s foundation. When water is funneled...

Did you know that severe weather conditions affect more than just the temperature inside your home? Extreme weather conditions such as the drought that affects much of Texas can produce damage to your home’s foundation, and that damage can have...

Every homeowner wants an energy efficient home, but did you know that you can start your energy saving efforts at the foundation level? It’s true; you can improve the energy efficiency of your home through your foundation. Depending on the type...

Strength and stability are benefits of a strong foundation. The weight of your home rests on the foundation, and the structural integrity can be maintained through a solid foundation that remains intact and in position. A strong foundation is...

You may have seen concrete slabs such as sidewalk sections sink and settle and wondered what caused it. The primary cause for sunken concrete is changes in the soil beneath the cement. When the soil underneath a concrete slab becomes compacted,...

Although the cost of foundation repair can be hard to determine at first glance, the cost of not fixing the foundation could be much more detrimental, especially if it results in more extensive damage to your home. Minor foundation repairs can cost as...

Sloping floorsA sloping floor in an older home is not an unusual occurrence but could be if found in a home as new as 15 to 30 years old. A few basic things to consider when evaluating sloping floors include:The age of the homeWhether cracks are...