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FOUNDATION REPAIR VS FOUNDATION REPLACEMENT
There ain’t no way that a homeowner in our state isn’t aware of the term ‘foundation damage’. Or if there is, it won’t be long before...
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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CONCRETE CRACKS
Concrete cracks are quite common. We see them mostly on an everyday basis on the streets; in sidewalks and slabs. And although sometimes...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Do I Need a Permit for Foundation Repair?
A lot of times homeowners wonder if they need a permit for foundation repair. Let’s be honest, if there is something more off-putting...
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Keeping a Clean Crawlspace
Crawlspaces are unbuilt areas beneath a house that provides a buffer between the house and the ground below. It also provides access to...
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Remodeling Before or After Foundation Repair?
Remodeling is only a natural part of owning a house. Part of the circle of life, shall we say. Or at least, part of inhabiting a home....
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are not uncommon. They generally can be seen in big yards with different elevations. Landscapers make great use of these...
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Foundation Inspection: What to Expect?
The process of foundation repair has been well documented by the iFix team, both throughout these posts as well as our videos on the...
Aug 16, 20246 min read
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iFix Warranty Policy
If you’ve been following us for a while, or if we have ever worked with you then you know how we have always taken great pride in...
Jul 25, 20244 min read
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Dealing with Termites (and other pests)
BUGS. Those disgusting little critters are a thing of nightmares for the vast majority of the population. Most of us feel repulsed...
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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Why Tunneling is Actually Better for Foundation Repair
You may have seen in it in quite a few of our videos now; dark and narrow tunnels stretching like honeycombs underneath entire homes, the...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Sump Pumps: Common Problems and Repairs
The advantages in having a sump pump in your crawlspace has been touched on previously and in more detail in our blog. Needless to say a...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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The Inherent Problems of Pier and Beam Foundations
While we have previously touched upon de subject of pier and beam foundations, today we will be talking specifically about what inherent...
May 23, 20244 min read
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Types of Soil in Texas
While talking about foundation damage/repair, we always talk about high plasticity clay when referring to our soil in Texas. This is...
May 9, 20243 min read
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SUMP PUMPS IN CRAWL SPACES
As pier and beam home owners know, crawlspaces in spite of their practicality and the many advantages that they offer, are unfortunately...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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PLUMBING TESTS AFTER FOUNDATION REPAIR
Sometimes we are asked when is a good time to have a plumbing test done. And the truth is, a plumbing test is a always a good idea....
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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STOPPING SOIL EROSION
Soil erosion is defined as a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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TYPES OF FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
The most essential thing that every single building needs is a foundation that can hold the weight throughout the entire structure, going...
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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A MATTER OF LANDSCAPING
Landscape is the process, which can sometimes reach the level of art, of making a yard or piece of land more attractive by altering the...
Feb 16, 20246 min read
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FRENCH DRAINS: INSTALLATION AND BENEFITS
What exactly is a french drain and how it can help to keep my foundation safe? Those and many more questions regarding french drains will...
Feb 1, 20245 min read
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STEP BY STEP: SLAB ON GRADE FOUNDATION REPAIR
We have talked about foundation repair. A lot. Quite a lot. It is what this blog is about, after all. We’ve talked about the different...
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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