Foundation Repair Blog

As a homeowner, discovering cracks in your foundation can be alarming. After all, the foundation serves as the structural base for your house. You quickly begin to wonder if the cracks you see are an indication of a serious problem and if the structural integrity of your house is threatened. All sorts of nightmare scenarios...Read More

Unlike fine wine, not all foundations get better with age. Cracks in exterior bricks, gaps between caulking and windows or doors, or obvious sloping of your floors are more than just cosmetic nuisances. They are all signs you likely have a problem with your foundation that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Why?...Read More

If your foundation cracks, it could flood your basement quickly. While no homeowner expects their basement to flood, it’s a reality that could happen when it’s least expected. In order to protect yourself, it’s important to know how to handle this situation effectively. 1. Turn off Water and Electricity 2. Suit Up and Remove Water...Read More

Spalling is the deterioration of the concrete or masonry around your home as a result of water entering into brick, concrete or natural stone and cause the foundation to push outward, flake and peel. It is not a cosmetic problem as it can cause severe structural damage or even bring down the entire building so...Read More

If you’re buying, selling, or just assessing the health of your home’s foundation, then you need to be able to identify the warning signs of foundation problems. If left unattended, a shifted or settled foundation can cause serious trouble across many parts of your house. Learn the warning signs of real foundation problems before you...Read More

Even though most foundations are incredibly durable, damage can still happen at any time. Homeowners who aren’t careful might end up struggling with ongoing repairs after they notice cracks, upheavals, or sinkholes. Here are 12 steps that you can take to make sure that your home’s foundation remains undamaged in the coming years. Keep a...Read More

  Foundation drainage describes the landscaping features that channel the flow of water away from the base of the home. When drainage is not put in, water can pool up around the base of the home. This can result in flooding in the home, causing excessive settling of the soil and other issues that can...Read More

  As spring ends and the weather becomes hot, and rainfalls are few and far between, there can be a lot of complications with the foundation of your home. Here are some problems that cause foundation damage signs that you want to talk with a foundation professional about, and things to consider doing. Shifting and...Read More

When you’re building your home, it’s critical to know the geological stability of the area around you. Whether it’s soil or rock structure, both could drastically affect the integrity of your home in the long term (see California homes, for example). However, you are probably more familiar with major fault lines running through major geological...Read More

While Texas is often referred to as the dry state, there are many months where rain or wind causes big problems for homeowners in Austin. Foundation erosion often results, with damage slowly wearing away the soil underneath your home’s support. Here are the causes of soil erosion, how it affects you, and what you can...Read More