Foundation Repairs Dallas, TX - Structured Foundation Repairs

Structured Foundation Repair Review!

Last updated 3 days ago

5/14/13 on Structured Foundation

I have used you before. Brandon Hoge has helped me numerous times. Javier's crew was great! Went above and beyond! Gig'Em!

Todd M.

"Your attention to detail is extraordinary as is the quality of your work!"

Last updated 6 days ago

4/12/13 on Structured Foundation

On April 12 your terrific crew worked on 13 piers at my home. It was as good an experience for me as could be. From Brandon the estimator, to the coordination and scheduling, to your expert foreman and crew, I am very pleased with all. The patches on our back driveway even match the existing aggregate paving! The... More

Sally P

Structured Foundation Repair: "Job well done!"

Last updated 8 days ago

4/19/13 on Structured Foundation

I want to thank Structured Foundation Repair for a job well done!!!. The staff, estimators, and crew were very professional and friendly. They help me understand all they were about to do to the building. They answered all my questions.

They have exceeded my expectations. The crew was on time. The work was completed in 2 days as they... More

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Preventing Foundation Problems in Expansive Clay Soil Environments

Last updated 8 days ago

Unfortunately predicting the behavior and movement of soil can be difficult. While contractors and builders would like soil to be predictable and stable, the fact of the matter is that soil can, depending on its clay content, expand and contract significantly. For example, soil with high clay content tends to expand more with higher moisture content. Here are some tips for preventing foundation problems in expansive clay soil environments.

Install a Proper Drainage System
When clay soil expands, it can place immense amounts of pressure on your home’s foundation. Over time, your foundation’s walls can bend inwards and in some cases even crack. Cracks leave your foundation particular susceptible to water damage. One way to prevent this from occurring is to keep water away from your home’s foundation with an effective drainage system. By directing water that falls on your home’s roof away from your home through a gutter system, you can help minimize the amount of water in the soil around your home.

Opt for a Sloped Landscape
While water exposure is certainly unavoidable, having water settle around your home certainly is. Designing your landscape such that the soil slopes down away from your home, for example, can help direct rainwater away from your home’s foundation. As a result, less water will soak into the clay rich soil, leading to less expansion and a more stable soil environment beneath your home.

The options listed above are just a small sample of the options available for homeowners whose homes rest on clay rich soil. Understanding how best to divert and prevent water from settling into the soil around your home can give you the tools required to protect your foundation from serious water damage. If you want to learn more about preventing foundation problems in expansive clay environments, call the foundation repair experts of Structured Foundation Repairs, Inc. at (888) 459-6317.

"Structured Foundation will be our first call!"

Last updated 10 days ago

5/3/13 on Structured Foundation

We had an estimate two years ago and then had a new estimate completed last fall before we contracted for the work. Amazingly the effort and cost were very close to each other - even 2 years apart. The crew worked diligently, they were courteous and really took pride in their work. The cleanup after the work was done was excellent - we... More

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