This content originally appeared on the website which we recently acquired. Here is a link to the archived version where the content originally appeared (click here) and full credit goes to the original author. This foundation repair information pertains exclusively to dealing with foundation repair situations found in Dallas Ft Worth (DFW) area clay soil. …
We found a helpful article from an archived version of a DFW foundation repair website we recently acquired. All credits go to the original author, and here are the tips about common signs of foundation problems for homes in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area: Signs of foundation problems may be apparent either on the …
This content came from an archived version of a DFW foundation website we acquired. Credit goes to the original writer, and we believe that these tips are helpful to some of this website’s visitors. We hope that you find this section to provide helpful advice to avoid the need for foundation repair or house leveling. …
We have completed the process to add at least one city-specific (or town-specific) government website (or other authoritative website) page to each of the Dallas Fort Worth community pages on our Areas Served page. Over time, we plan to add more community-specific content to each respective page.
Back in 2016, the North Texas Municipal Water District (click here) came out with a release titled “Summer is The Time to Monitor the Moisture of Soil Around Your Home’s Foundation”. The PDF link to that release is here: https://www.ntmwd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-28-Press-Release-Home-Foundations-Watering.pdf From that release: “In my professional opinion, planting, watering, and maintaining a landscape along with …
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Here are some commonly asked questions about foundations and foundation repair in the Dallas Fort Worth area: The house inspector’s report says ” some evidence of settling” or “foundation is in reasonable condition for its age”. What does this mean? These statements may be major warning signs. Discuss this with a foundation professional. 2. What …
Some of the practical solutions to address yard drainage problems include: Proper slope of soil away from house Gutter and A/C run-off control Surface Drains French Drains What is needed for proper drainage? The land should slope downward away from the foundation to assure that water does not collect near or under the slab, and …
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Digging close to the foundation. As a rule of thumb, the depth of a hole should be no greater than the distance to the foundation. Removing soil close to a foundation can cause a slumping, or a landslide condition. You often see this situation along new highways that cut through hills with steep enbankments. Inadequate …
Here are some of the signs that your foundation might be in trouble. Typically you can see these signs in one of two places or even in both. Either inside your home or on the outside of your home. If you see any of these trouble signs then it means you should get a qualified …
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We added permit-related information to each city (town) page from the following DFW communities: Arlington Aubrey Aurora Azle Balch Springs Bartonville Bedford Benbrook Blue Mound Blue Ridge Bolivar Briar Briaroaks Burleson Many of the resources pertain specifically to foundation permits, although some are more about residential remodeling or commercial building permit requirements.
