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Symptoms

If you live in North Texas, some of these problems you have more than likely experienced. Unfortunately, foundation repair is part of owning a home in Texas. Foundation problems begin with the land that your home was built on. The moisture content of the soil has changed and settling has occurred. The following are a few warning signs that your home may have a foundation problem:

Cracks on:

•Bricks or Mortar
•Exterior or Interior Walls
•Sheetrock Ceiling
•Uneven foundation or cracks on concrete or tile floors

•Windows or doors that are hard to open, close, or lock.
•Corners of siding/officials that are not flush or are separating.
•Separating window pane from brick or trim.
•Noticeable separation of caulk from joints or frames.
•Uneven roof line or ceiling line.

If you are experiencing one or more of the following problems, schedule your FREE Foundation Inspection TODAY!

Causes

Weather/Climate (Rainfall)

Excess rainfall can cause erosion and cause the soil under your home to become too moist. This may cause your house to shift if too moist for a long period of time.

Hot & Dry Climate

If your gutters are improperly installed and do not have the proper drainage, this can lead to non-uniform foundation movements.

A/C Unit Condensation

Condensation from A/C units can saturate soil — too dry or too moist conditions both contribute to foundation movement.

Poor Drainage (Gutter Down Spout)

Poor compaction, over-watering, trees, planting & flower beds, retaining walls, and sloping can all affect drainage around your foundation.

Poor Soil Conditions

Homes that were built on poorly compacted soil are especially vulnerable to foundation movement over time.

Landscaping

Trees, flower beds, and retaining walls can alter moisture levels and soil pressure around your foundation.

Plumbing Leaks

Water from leaking pipes saturates the soil beneath the home, causing the soil to erode and the foundation to shift.

Inferior Construction

Sprinkler valves and homes built improperly or on poorly compacted soil are at higher risk for foundation problems.

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