Expansive Soils and Differential Settlement

Expansive soils and differential settlement are common in our area.  Expansive soils are the leading cause for differential movement in foundations in our area as well.  If you enjoy YouTube and technical construction issues you should consider subscribing to...
Proper Drainage After Foundation Repairs

Proper Drainage After Foundation Repairs

Drainage is an Issue Do you ever think about the drainage conditions around your foundation and how they might affect the performance of your foundation? Poor soil grading at repair piers can cause foundation settlement. Prevention of poor drainage allowing water to...
Dry Weather and Your Foundation

Dry Weather and Your Foundation

It is that time of year once again.  Dry weather and warmer temperatures are upon us. It seems like this time of year just sneaks up on us every year and it is dry before you know it.  On the inspections I am performing I am just starting to see the soils showing...
Why Splash Blocks?

Why Splash Blocks?

Why Gutters Gutters are installed to collect and control water run off from a roofing system and to control the water until it can be carried far enough away from a building that it does not create a potential for water entry at the roof, walls, or foundation and so...
It’s Hot Out There and Your Foundation Knows It!

It’s Hot Out There and Your Foundation Knows It!

These 95 deg. plus days in the Houston area are hard on foundations.  When the temperature goes up and the rainfall amounts go down the soil drys quickly, especially around our large trees common a the front of every home.  We often find evidences of differential...