Creak! “What was that?” Groan! “Who’s there!?” We’ve all heard these noises that seem to come from somewhere in our homes. And usually at night after watching a scary movie. No need to worry about these strange sounds, at least, as far as...
House Settling Guide for Houston Property Owners What is house settling? Unfortunately, it’s more common in the Houston area than you might think. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at house settling in the Houston area. Because in this region,...
Are your doors or windows not shutting properly? Do you find random cracks on the walls or your floor tiles? Do patches of your wooden floor look rotten? These might be signs that your pier and beam foundation needs repair due to sinking, or worse, falling apart. Your...
Every house needs to be built on top of a solid foundation. The entire weight of the house is spread out evenly on this concrete pad, also called a slab foundation. The ground underneath the foundation can start to settle and shift over time. The foundation will...
One of the most important parts of your home is the foundation. Your foundation supports the weight of your entire house, and it helps to prevent moisture, pests, and other intruders from entering your home. Water damage to your foundation is a serious problem that...
In addition to numerous household tasks, homeowners need to pay attention to the grading around their foundation. The grading, plants, and greenery surrounding a home’s foundation can impact the foundation structure, causing foundation cracks, leaks, and improper...
Owning a home is a big accomplishment, but when you find that there is flooding in your yard or water coming in through your basement, then you’ve got an issue. A yard drainage problem not only looks unpleasant, but when not addressed, excess water can build up...
When you discover foundation problems, it’s easy to start panicking. After all, the foundation of a home is the base on which your entire home is built. A hairline crack can look like a disaster, and a foundation leak seems like the end of the world. Home and...
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...
Today most homes are built on a concrete slab and don’t utilize a pier and beam foundation design. However, homeowners might encounter this older foundation type when purchasing an existing home built during the era when crawl spaces were more common....
