A foundation is what a home or building sits upon. Without a sturdy foundation, a home cannot be built. There are many types of foundation in use today. Different situations will require a different type of foundation. A foundation is what supports the load from the walls, roof and other components that a home consists [...]

When I purchased my first home, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I thought that a home would maintain itself with the exception of mowing the lawn and trimming the shrubbery. I was wrong. Little did I know that I would soon have my foundation repaired and that I would be [...]

To maintain adequate foundation health, drainage correction is essential. For our customers who live in Texas, drainage problems are very common. A simple drainage issue can quickly turn a backyard into a lake. It’s very common for drainage problems to cause damage to a patio or pool, which can result in homeowners paying thousands of [...]

When my wife and I purchased our second home, we realized that it needed some tender loving care. The floors needed to be redone as well as new paint on the interior of the main rooms. What we did not realize was that our new home had foundation problems. We realized this reality when our [...]

The foundation of your home is constructed for durability and stability. The foundation goes well below the frost line to prevent movement when the ground freezes, and the ground along the foundation should be sloped away to protect the structure. Small problems around the foundation should be fixed before they cause serious damage. Here is [...]

Since the foundation is what keeps a home sturdy, it must be maintained properly. If a foundation is in need of repair, the repairs will need to be carried out as soon as possible. A lot of homeowners make the mistake of waiting to have their home’s foundation repaired. When repairs are not made with [...]

I can still remember the day that I noticed there were cracks in the side of the house that my mother-in-law owned. My mother-in-law, whose name is Ethel, had no idea that there was a problem at all. She had lived in that house for over 50 years and had not really had any problems [...]

If you are a home owner and have begun to notice some cracks appearing along your walls, ceilings, and floors, then you may not have thought much of them initially. However, even small cracks throughout the home can be signs of very serious foundational problems. So while it may be tempting to simply patch the [...]

Since a foundation is what keeps a house standing, it’s essential to keep the foundation study and stable. There are several tips that homeowners can use to ensure their home’s foundation is always stable. Maintaining a strong, healthy foundation will help maintain your home’s overall value; it will ensure that your family has a safe [...]

A common occurrence in homes and businesses can be water damage. Water damage can come in the form of water erosion around a building as well as in a lawn or around trees. Further water damage can be found in and around a working establishment or a residence. These can all signify that there are [...]