Foundation Repair

How to Read the Small Print If you are like many homeowners in the Fort Worth area, your foundation will eventually need some kind of foundation repair. Most foundation repair companies offer a lifetime warranty, but what exactly does that mean? What is the lifetime of a foundation? Here’s what you need to know to […]

If you are a home owner in the Greater Fort Worth area, there is a very important word that you must learn: Drainage. Let’s repeat that: DRAINAGE. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of drainage around your home. Foundation problems in our area are not uncommon due to soil expansion and contraction. Too much water

Are Trip Hazards on Your Property a Liability Risk? Fix Them with Concrete Leveling In our blog articles, we strive to educate homeowners on maintaining their concrete slab foundations in order to prevent expensive repairs. However, we also know that the Greater Fort Worth area we serve is notorious for soil movement, causing concrete to

Plumbing Leaks and Slab Leaks and Plumbing Tests, Oh My! With Halloween approaching, we can enjoy the spooks and scares that come with stories and decorations used to create the holiday atmosphere. Haunted houses, scary movies and creepy costumes add to fun feelings of suspense and fright. However, one thing that can give home owners

There is an old saying, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But if you live in Texas, you can also be certain that  it will be hot more days of the year than it will be cold. Really, really hot. Temperatures in the 90s and 100s keep us indoors in the cool air-conditioning or

Concrete Pilings and Steel Pilings for Foundation Repairs: What Is the Difference? Concrete pilings or steel pilings? If your home needs , it is likely that you have already heard these terms. A trusted foundation repair company like Atlas Foundation Company in Fort Worth will be able to explain the difference and recommend the best

Is Clay Soil Damaging the Foundation of Your Dallas-Fort Worth Home? When it comes to soil, there are three basic types: sandy soil, clay soil and loamy soil. Here are the characteristics of each: Sandy soils – light with large, loose particles that drain easily Clay – heavy with tightly packed particles that expand with

Top 6 Homeowner Questions Answered About Concrete Leveling One of our customers*, a married couple in Fort Worth, noticed that their driveway had become uneven over the years. Their children loved to play and ride bicycles on it, and their elderly parents often came to visit relaxing in lawn chairs on the driveway while watching

How to Avoid a Foundation Repair Emergency Remain Calm. Don’t panic. There is nothing scarier than looking up and seeing a crack that wasn’t there before. Then you start to look around and realize there are other problems as well. First, instinct may be to panic and jump to the worst-case scenario. However, you do

  Have you noticed foundation cracks in your home? Are you concerned that your foundation will need expensive, time-consuming repairs? Not necessarily! This article will explain when cracks in the foundation of your home are of little concern, and when it is time to call in the professionals to protect the structure of your biggest