Every year thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent in the Houston Metropolitan Area because of landscapers. Yes, landscapers. The grading and drainage of homes may not seem very important. However, what native Houstonians call the “gumbo clay” may be devastating to your foundation and your finances. Every molecule of our clay mixture soil may […]
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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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There are two common mistakes landscapers make, costing homeowners big money every year in the Houston Metropolitan Area. These are the grading and the drainage of our property. The “gumbo clay” in the Houston area is an expansive clay soil mixture that must be properly maintained. If not, you could end up with foundation problems
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