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 […]
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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
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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
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House Foundations: Pros and Cons Realtors will tell you a house is all about “Location, Location, Location”. Here at Atlas Foundation, one of the best foundation repair providers in the Greater Fort Worth Area, we are all about “Foundation, Foundation, Foundation”! So what exactly, are we talking about when we discuss house foundations? There are
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Do the sounds of creaky floorboards and unidentified thumps in the night make you think your house is haunted? Chances are what you are hearing are the sounds of your house settling. Over time, homes settle on their foundations. A little house settling, or sinking is fine, but if you see a lot of extreme
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While a strong family bond gives a home and those living inside a strong support foundation, it is also important to take care of the physical foundation of your home. Foundation settlement and cracking can cause structural damage to your home. Repairs can run several thousands of dollars. However, being proactive can help keep foundation
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Pour a cup of café au lait, take a bite of a croissant, and enjoy a little lesson about how French drains can divert water problems on your property. Actually, you don’t need to be fluent in French to learn about French drains; they were created right here in the USA. The French drain was
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Common Types of Foundation Cracks Finding a crack in your home’s foundation can be scary. But, contrary to what many people think, not all cracks are the same. The location, depth and direction can tell you a lot about the severity of foundation cracks. Here is a brief overview of the most common foundation cracks
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The move from pier and beam foundations to slab on grade foundations began during the post-World War II era to meet the increasing demand for new, affordable housing. But there are still plenty of older homes in the Greater Fort Worth area that were constructed using the pier and beam method.Pier and beam slabs consist
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Last month we discussed selling a house with foundation issues. In this article, we’ll discuss things you should consider before buying a house with foundation problems. For starters, you need to be aware that buying a home is an emotional experience – both good and bad. The excitement of finding the perfect home can make you
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