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  • Why You Should Never Rely on a Contractor’s Engineer for Foundation Repairs
    10 Aug 2025
    Why You Should Never Rely on a Contractor’s Engineer for Foundation Repairs
    The Hidden Risk of Contractor-Provided Engineers When a foundation repair contractor tells you they will “bring in their engineer,” it may sound reassuring. After all, an engineer should mean objectivity and expertise. Unfortunately, in Texas, this practice usually results in biased foundation inspections that protect the contractor’s interests, not the
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  • How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in 2025 A Texas Homeowner’s Breakdown
    08 Aug 2025
    How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in 2025? A Texas Homeowner’s Breakdown
    Introduction If you’re a homeowner in North Texas, you’ve probably heard neighbors talk about foundation repairs ranging from a few thousand dollars to well over $50,000. The truth is, foundation repair cost in Texas depends on many factors, including soil conditions, the type of foundation, the extent of movement, and
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  • Foundation watering
    06 Aug 2025
    Foundation Watering in Texas: Why Your Home Depends on It
    Foundation issues in Texas are often caused by clay soils that shrink and swell with moisture changes, leading to cracks and costly damage. The best prevention? Consistent foundation watering. This guide explains why it matters and how an engineer-developed plan can protect your home. Don’t wait—proactive care is far cheaper
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  • Essential Techniques for Maintaining and Repairing
    03 Feb 2025
    Essential Techniques for Maintaining and Repairing Your Home’s Foundation: Expert Advice
    Why foundation care matters in Texas Your home’s foundation is its most important structural element. In Dallas, Fort Worth, and across North Texas, expansive clay soils swell when wet and shrink when dry, stressing slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam foundations. Without the right foundation maintenance techniques, these soil cycles can lead to
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  • Water and Drainage Is Your Home’s Foundation at Risk
    30 Jan 2025
    Water and Drainage: Is Your Home’s Foundation at Risk?
    Water and Drainage; Is Your Home’s Foundation at Risk? Water is a powerful force! Proper drainage is an essential factor for homeowners looking to preserve their investment. Here are a few ways that deficient water drainage affects your home’s foundation: Soil...
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  • maintaining your foundation
    27 Jan 2025
    Maintaining Your Foundation – Tips from a Licensed Professional Engineer
    The Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas is known as the “Blackland Prairie.” Many years ago, pioneers settled in North Texas due to the area’s outstanding agricultural potential. While expansive clay soils in the Dallas Fort Worth area are excellent for crop production,...
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