These images display some common evidences of foundation distress. There were several bids for repair of this building’s foundation by prominent companies. While these evidences appear severe and the house had experienced differential settlement toward the...
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...
Relief Trenches “What is a relief trench?” you ask. A relief trench is a ditch installed from the forming preparations to a drainage area as part of site preparation for construction of a slab on grade foundation to prevent accumulation of water in the forms in the...
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...
Drain Testing-What are the Risks? Plumbing drain testing has become a common occurrence when purchasing an older home known or suspected to have been built using cast iron for drain lines. In older homes in the Houston area, those built before the 70s, cast iron was...
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