Foundations are designed to accommodate pressure and movement while holding up the house structure. However, what we call “gumbo clay” is an expansive clay soil mixture in the Southeast Texas area that must be properly maintained. When wet, each molecule of this soil can expand and create hundreds of pounds of pressure. When one area […]
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Everything in the house is built upon the most important item – The Foundation. Foundation repairs can range from as little as $3,000 to exceed $50,000. The foundation is so important the Texas Real Estate Commission requires an opinion on its condition. Is the foundation performing as intended? Or does it need a further evaluation?
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Did you know that proper grading and drainage are crucial to the well-being of your home? The soil in the Houston area is often referred to as “gumbo clay” meaning that it is expansive clay. Each molecule of this clay can expand up to 300 times its size and exert enormous pressure on foundations. Foundations
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