The Texas Guide to Foundation Protection During a Drought
All over the nation, droughts take a serious toll on crops, plants, livestock, and yes, even the foundations of homes. Homeowners are being hit with tens of thousands of dollars of damage annually due to foundation repairs, many of which could have been prevented with some routine maintenance. Did you know the cost of foundation …
7 Benefits of a Solid Foundation for Texas Homeowners
The foundation is the most important part of any structure. It’s responsible for carrying and holding the entire load of the building above it – not just the weight of the structure itself but the weight of other stressors such wind, rain, floods or earthquakes. Let’s take a look at why a solid foundation is …
How to Inspect Your Bellaire Home’s Foundation
Are you a Bellaire homeowner? You may not think about your home’s foundation very often, but it’s a very important component of your home. Regularly inspecting the foundation will ensure you can catch any small problems before they worsen, saving you thousands in foundation repair costs later on. Keep in mind, it’s normal for your …
Foundation Repairs: Why You Should do Them Sooner Rather Than Later
As a homeowner, you likely prioritize home repairs depending on how soon they need to be done. An overflowing toilet is priority #1…a kitchen faucet that sprays water all over the room is also a priority, and so on. But most homeowners, if they even notice the tiny cracks in their foundation at all, aren’t …
How Texas Tree Roots Can Damage Your Home
No matter where you live in Texas, from Austin to Conroe to Sugar Land, trees are a centerpiece of life here in the Lone Star State. Most mature neighborhoods have lots of trees, and with those beautiful trees come tree roots. While tree roots aren’t bad in and of themselves, they can pose a problem …
Reasons You Need Driveway Repair: What Your Driveway is Trying to Tell You
You may not realize it, but your concrete or asphalt driveway is telling a story. In fact, if it could talk, it would say that it probably needs some repairs, not to mention some regular TLC. Here are some signs you should be on the lookout for, as well as what they signal. Linear Cracks …
What You Should Know About Foundation Repair
No Houston area homeowner wants to hear that they have foundation damage. The mind immediately assumes catastrophic damage brought on by tiny cracks in the foundation that are spidering their way to the core of their house. The next thought is usually how much cash this will set them back. Truth is, foundation problems in …