Foundation Repair Guides

Practical guides from Arlington Foundation Repairs for Arlington homeowners: what the warning signs mean, which cracks matter, how to water a foundation through a Texas summer and when it is reasonable to wait.

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Guides and Explainers

Crack in plaster at the corner of a building

Foundation Problem Warning Signs

The things people notice first, in the order they usually show up, and which ones justify getting the house measured.

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Branching crack in a white interior wall

Which Foundation Cracks Matter

Hairline, stair-step, diagonal and horizontal cracks all mean different things. Here is how to read them.

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Aerial view of dried, cracked clay ground

Watering Your Foundation in Texas

Soaker hoses, timing and how much is enough through a drought summer, without turning the yard into a swamp.

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Two-story brown brick house under a blue sky

Fix the Foundation Now or Wait?

When waiting a season is sensible, when it costs you money, and what to do in the meantime either way.

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Want the House Measured?

These guides help you describe what you are seeing. They do not replace a floor survey. Browse the repair services, compare pier types, read the common questions or call about an inspection.

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