How to Water Your Foundation in the Texas Heat The average cost of foundation repair in North Texas is around $5,600, with many homeowners in the DFW area facing foundation repair bills in excess of $10,000. Dallas Fort-Worth residents know that foundation issues are inevitable, it’s just a matter of when. However, Roger Williamson, owner of Williamson Foundation Repair, shares some helpful information to delay, minimize, and possibly even prevent foundation problems. Click here to watch how Though most residential sprinkler systems do an adequate job of keeping the yard alive and healthy thro ..read more

After devastating winter ice and snow storms ravished Texas in February of 2020 which left thousands of families without power for a week and caused billions of dollars in damages to our homes and offices, we want to make sure you are prepared for the cold weather ahead! The owner of Williamson Foundation Repair, Roger Williamson has some key advice on how to winterize and prepare your homes this winter to hopefully stave off and protect your homes from some of those problems that were experienced last year!   Tip #1: Faucet covers are your best friend! One of the most important things ..read more

Roger Williamson is back, bringing you some more facts about foundation repair! Now for the question of the day, is foundation repair really worth it’s cost? A majority of the time, the simple answer is a resounding, YES! Here are a few common reasons that support the benefits of repairing your foundation when it needs it. Reason #1 – Your house is your BIGGEST investment! Foundation problems don’t equate to just one event that happened. Typically, once a foundation starts to settle it will continue to do so over time. It will worsen and ultimately affect larger areas of your home to a grea ..read more

Is the corner of your foundation cracking and pulling away from your house? If you answered yes, then you may have a corner pop! The first question that comes to mind is what is a corner pop? A slough corner, the technical term for a corner pop, is where the corner of your foundation actually breaks off and pulls away from the rest of the foundation. It’s a very common condition that happens primarily on post-tensioned slabs, especially in North Texas. So, what causes a corner pop? Behind the brick on your house lies a moisture barrier that is actually a sheet of plastic that runs all the way ..read more

Spring has arrived and you know what that means, it’s time for spring cleaning! We take spring cleaning very seriously here at Williamson Foundation repair especially when it comes to getting your property in tip-top shape, and you should too! Here are four great tips to keep in mind when you are sprucing up your landscape and getting your home ship-shaped for the season.   1. The placement of trees matters! If you are planning on adding trees to your yard keep in mind that you DO NOT want them to be right up against your foundation! As trees grow, so do their roots and as they grow they ..read more

The more firm a home’s foundation, the better value it commands in the market, and the safer it is. But foundational issues happen. Addressing them is something many homeowners fear because of anticipated costs. Still, those expenses may not be as bad as you fear. At Williamson Foundation Repair, we provide free evaluations and advice to both repair foundations and assist you in avoiding expensive issues as time goes by. Here we’ll explore why costs vary, and what you might expect. Not All Piers Are The Same Different piers have different designs and attributes, and that means costs can vary ..read more

Choosing the right foundation repair company is crucial for the safety of your home. Our previous post on what to look for when picking a foundation repair company is one of our most popular, so here are three more ways to find the right foundation contractors for you: Click to watch our 3-minute video Expect a Lifetime Warranty Some foundation repair companies try to rope you in with a “transferable” warranty. This sounds like it means the warranty persists no matter who owns the home – but it’s actually the opposite. In practice, a transferable warranty means extra work getting the warran ..read more

When you’re choosing a contractor for foundation repair, quality matters. Foundation problems can cause damage throughout your whole home, harming walls, doors, stairs, and much more. But a poor foundation repair job can actually make things much worse. Once a bad foundation repair job is done, fixing the issue becomes much harder and more expensive. Making the right choice the first time is essential.   Click to watch our 3-minute video   Here are three ways to make an informed choice and find a great foundation contractor: 1. Look for Longevity Almost all foundation repair contrac ..read more

Farmers Branch, Texas, is a great place to live! The central location in the North Dallas area, the easy access to major thoroughfares, the fantastic Independence Day Celebration at Farmers Branch Historical Park, the highly-acclaimed escape rooms at Escape This, and the down-home fun of the annual Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival make Farmers Branch a desirable location for many families in the DFW Metroplex. From shopping, to dining, to entertainment – Farmers Branch, Texas, has it all! These and many other reasons are why Farmers Branch is the city of choice for thousands of home owners. The loc ..read more

Many people think that a door not closing properly is a sure sign of foundation problems. While doors may indeed become misaligned when foundation settlement occurs, there are other things which can affect door alignments which are not foundation related. Some, but not all of these issues, include: Loose hinge screws Hinge metal fatigue (the metal hinge actually stretches out) Door warping Wood rot or termite damage in the frame Heavy objects hung on one side of the door for a prolonged period of time Replacement of the door but not the frame   But when doors are misaligned due to found ..read more