What Clay Soil Means for Your Houston Home

Among all soil types, clay soil, which is prevalent in the Houston area, has the greatest potential to damage a foundation. Find out how it affects your Houston home.
How to Protect Your Home from the Rain

Protecting your home from torrential Houston rains can be done in many ways depending on your location. You can protect your home with the use of french drains to lifting your home.
Can a French Drain Save My Foundation?

We will use this post to focus on two other important aspects; namely, why and when a French drain should be installed.
What Is the Clay Bowl Effect

When a home is being built, the soil is excavated to make room for the foundation. This creates an empty “clay bowl”.
Bowing walls – Should I be Concerned?

Read further to determine if bowing walls are something you should be worried about when it comes to your homes foundation.
Caring for Your Lawn Is Caring for Your Foundation

Understand why caring for your lawn during the wet season as well as the dry season is important to maintain the effectiveness of your foundation.
What is a French Drain?

These drains are nothing more than a gravel-lined ditch, with a pipe that is created to carry water away from the home.
5 Signs your Houston Home has Drainage Issues

Drainage issues may not seem like a big deal, but they could eventually mean thousands and thousands of dollars in repair. Here’s what to look for.
How To Prevent My Home’s Foundation from Sinking

Every home experiences some settling over time. There are measures you can take to prevent major settling that can cause expensive foundation damage.