Can Water Seepage Affect My Foundation?
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Water seepage can wreck havoc on your home’s foundation- but it can be prevented.
Is Your Home Ready For a Houston Winter
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Last year’s winter storm took us all by surprise. Make sure your home is ready for whatever winter throws at us this year!
Foundation Problems You Can’t See
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Foundation damage isn’t always apparent. Sometimes, foundation problems go unnoticed for a long time, which means they could lead to major structural damage within a home.
Bumps in the Night
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Have you recently noticed any changes in your foundation? In that case, they could have been caused by the normal settling process or specific foundation problems.
Healthy Soil Is Great for Your Yard and Home
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Ensuring your foundation is safe starts with the soil that supports it. Find out more in our latest blog post.
Summer Foundation Checklist
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Having a high clay content, Houston’s soil is extremely vulnerable to seasonal fluctuations, which cause it to significantly expand during the winter and shrink just as much in the summer.
Dry Weather Can Cause Issues for Your Foundation
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Excess water isn’t the only factor that can cause foundation issues. Dry weather can also lead to a variety of problems for your home’s foundation.
Could Lifting Your Home Save You Money?
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Lifting your Houston home above the minimum BFE can help you save a lot of money on insurance as well as maintenance and repairs.
Is It Bad Drywall or Something Worse? – Foundation Issues
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If you’ve recently noticed cracks in your drywall, you probably ask yourself whether they’re dangerous or not.