How To Sell a House with Foundation Problems Selling a house with foundation problems can be tricky but it can be done. Letting potential buyers know you have foundation issues can significantly increase the amount of time it takes for your home to sell and can also dramatically reduce the amount buyers are willing to […]

Causes of Foundations Failure As one of the leading Fort Worth foundation repair companies, we’re often asked what causes foundations to fail.  The truth is, there are a variety of things that can cause your home’s foundation to fail, movement in the soil is the most common reason for foundation problems. Builders have known how

Summer of 2018 promises to be a scorcher here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Knowing how to protect your foundation from hot, dry weather ahead can help you avoid costly foundation repairs.  Here are some simple things every homeowner in the DFW area should keep in mind as we move into the dog days of

Atlas Foundation Company Celebrates 60 Years in Business Burleson, Texas-based Atlas Foundation Company, Inc. is celebrating 60 years of providing expert foundation repair services to homeowners in the Greater Fort Worth area. Atlas Foundation Company, Inc. was founded by Willard Murdock on three simple principles: Honesty, Quality, and Integrity.  Prior to starting the foundation repair

Foundation Maintenance During the Rainy Season in DFW In many parts of the country, April marks the beginning of the rainy season; hence the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.”  But here in the Dallas/Fort Worth, May is historically our rainiest month.  And while we need the rain to get us through the hot, dry

One of the most common questions homeowners ask when having their foundation repaired is “Why do I need a plumbing test?” A reputable foundation repair company will perform a hydrostatic plumbing test after any major slab foundation repairs are performed to ensure that there are no water leaks which could further damage your home. Foundation

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service  Burleson, TX 2017 – Atlas Foundation Co, Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’ s List in 2017.

For many homeowners, the mere mention of the words “foundation problem” conjure up fearful thoughts or costly repairs and worse – fly-by-night charlatans who lack the skills, knowledge, and integrity to do the job right at a fair price.  These thoughts are often the result of nightmare stories told to them by someone who has

  French Drains and How They Work Water always flows downhill by the easiest route possible. That’s the basic concept behind a French drain. French drains are used by property owners who face drainage issues that may damage their homes, buildings, and property.  Since water flows downward along paths of least resistance, it can collect

Ornamental trees provide us with cooling shade in the summer, provide songbirds with nesting places and increase the value of our homes.  They can also be a real threat to your home’s foundation – but not for the reason most people think. Although tree and shrub roots can be invasive, they’re no match for poured