Foundation repair comes up in almost every home owner's lifespan. The horror stories out there are filled with high price tags and months of aggravation. But the fact of the matter is, if you keep your eye out for signs of damage from the beginning, then the repair cost can be minimized. You don't have to be a foundation repair specialist to know what to look for. Signs to Watch ForDamage to a foundation is just [...]

When you first start noticing your foundation settling it can be a confusing time. Does it always happen? Did you do something that could cause this to happen or is it abnormal?  The fact is, foundation settling is simply a matter of time. Gravity takes its toll on the home and it slowly sinks into the earth. The first year or two is the quickest in most cases, then it tapers off and becomes a very [...]

Living in Texas has many challenges when it comes to home ownership. The last thing you want to see is foundation issues. One of the commonly overlooked, and detrimental pieces, is to make sure you have proper drainage around your home. Another is to properly protect your foundation with root barriers. Surface Drainage Surface drainage systems come in a few different types, but the main purpose is to keep water from piling up after a heavy rain [...]

As most homeowners can attest, when things start to go wrong you tend to first look at DIY options. What can you do that will fix the issue but also save your wallet? This day and age most information is at your fingertips with a quick google search. But some things are a little more complicated.  Foundation problems are easy to spot, but not always easy to stop. If you are versed in foundation [...]

As many veteran home owners know, with a house comes a few things that don't stick out until it's too late. Your foundation is a hidden factor that many people never have to deal with. But once you do, it's a daunting task that may have your mind spinning.  With time, you will find your foundation will settle or even sink, causing cracks in your walls or ceiling and doors that stick. At first, these seem [...]

Slab foundations are common in many places in the US, Texas being no special case. You could be looking for a new home, trying to update your current, or even just looking to level a building you have on your property. No matter the case, you might want to know what to look for. Foundation settling is natural. No matter how skilled the contractor is, the weight of the slab will [...]

Choose the Best Foundation Repair Contractor for Slab Foundations When looking for a slab foundation contractor, make sure they can provide you with warranty on any repair work that may need to be done. The soil in the Fort Worth area is constantly moving and having a foundation repair contractor who can help with any problems will save time and money. Just like other types of foundations in the metroplex, slab foundations have their [...]

Foundation damage can wreck the integrity of your house, not to mention hit your bank account balance really hard. Luckily, there are ways that you can protect your foundation. Some of these methods are particularly useful for the coming hot months of a Texas summer in Fort Worth.   Get your foundation inspected - One of the best things you can do to protect your foundation is to get it inspected at least once [...]

Cracks in the foundation are the top cause for needing foundation repair in Grapevine, Texas. This region is host to a lot of different weather conditions, all of which can eventually cause cracks and damage to your foundation. It’s important to get your foundation repaired to prevent future damage that is much more severe. Discount Foundation Repair Specialists has decades of experience with concrete slab foundations, which are the most common foundations found in [...]

There are a lot of causes for doors to stick in your home. Some of these causes aren’t major issues, but sometimes they are an indication of major problems that could become worse over time. You don’t want to jump to conclusions and waste money on unneeded repairs, but you also don’t want to allow a major issue to go undetected. Sticking doors could be caused by the material used on the door, poor [...]