Drainage Problems in DFW – French Drains vs. Surface Drains
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Drainage Problems in DFW – French Drains vs. Surface Drains

Have you noticed standing water outside your home prolonging more than a few hours after it has rained? Does your basement flood when heavy rain sets in? If so, you may be among many homeowners suffering from drainage problems in DFW due to inadequate drainage. Drainage problems can cause more than just flooding, it can...

The Bigger Issue Behind Plumbing Problems
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The Bigger Issue Behind Plumbing Problems

After dealing with the immediate effects of a plumbing leak, you may want to avoid looking for other problems within your home. However, hiring a plumber may have only provided a temporary solution to a bigger underlying problem. How Foundation Shifts Affect Plumbing Shifts in your foundation may cause your plumbing to knock askew causing...

Buying a Home with Foundation Issues
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Buying a Home with Foundation Issues

Imagine this, you find a home you absolutely love. The house has the refinished kitchen you have always wanted, enough closet space for your entire wardrobe, and the yard space your dog dreams about. However, you find out it has foundation issues.

Expansive Clay Soil’s Effect on your Home
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Expansive Clay Soil’s Effect on your Home

What is Expansive Clay Soil? The Lonestar State is home to an abundance of expansive clay soil, and the Dallas- Fort Worth area is no exception. This soil contains smectite clay, which depending on its moisture content, will swell or shrink. The inconsistent weather conditions of Texas lead to varying moisture levels within clay soil,...