TL;DR: French Drain vs. Catch Basin Drainage (Quick Answer) A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that passively redirects groundwater away from a home’s foundation, and is maintenance-free. A catch basin is an in-ground box with a...
It can be daunting to think of your home needs to be leveled but, rest assured, it sounds a lot more so than it actually is – especially for our team of foundation experts who have seen (and repaired) it all. The process is fairly straightforward for our trained...
Stucco Maintenance Tips For Houston Homeowners Whether you are considering installing stucco on your home or business, or purchasing a property where it already exists, you will need to take care of your walls in order to make sure they last. The good news is, stucco...
If you’ve ever seen a gentle, grassy dip in the landscape that seems to capture rainwater, you might be looking at a swale! Think of it as nature’s way of managing water. A drainage swale is a shallow, often curvy channel filled with plants that helps direct...
You may not realize it, but seasonal weather changes actually impact the foundation in your Houston home. The Houston and San Antonio areas we serve both experience extreme wet and dry seasons. These seasonal weather extremes combined with Houston’s expansive clay...
A foundation wall crack can be cause for concern for homeowners. Your home’s foundation, crawl space or concrete slab supports your entire house, so any foundation issue might lead to a foundation failure. If you see a crack, it’s important to first identify the type...
Houston homeowners, take note: your crawl space could be the silent culprit behind structural woes. Crawl space and foundation problems are common due to Houston’s humid climate and expansive clay soils. Unfortunately, they often go unnoticed until they become major...
If you see water begin to accumulate near the foundation of your home, this can be a cause for concern. When water compromises your home’s foundations, it can cause issues such as leaks, cracks, electrical hazards, mold, and even structural damage. These can be costly...
Have you ever walked around your house and noticed a hairline crack creeping along the wall? If so, you may be wondering: “Is my house simply settling or is this a sign of serious foundation problems?” A foundation crack can be scary. These spiderweb-like...
So, you’ve noticed some cracks in your home’s foundation. A foundation crack – or two or three – might indicate you have a foundation issue. Or, it might simply mean you’ve got some weekend DIY work ahead of you. But you will want to make...
