Wondering if you should get a hydrostatic plumbing test in Houston, TX? What are the risks of hydrostatic testing risks? What is the average plumbing pressure test cost? These are all valid questions, so let’s clear up some of the mis-information out there.  What if we told you this simple test could save you THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs down the line? Chances are it would grab your attention.  There’s no doubt that a hydrostatic plumbing test should be performed after a foundation repair, whether you’re dealing with slab or pier and beam foundations. But what about a plumbing tes ..read more

Have you been noticing those unsightly drywall cracks around your home? Have you tried to patch them yourselves, but are left with a sloppy mess that’s worse than when you started? Did you know that these drywall cracks could be more than just an annoying repair – they could be a sign that your foundation is settling and you need to take action FAST!  At A-Best, not only can we assess and repair your foundation issues, we can help with drywall too.  What to Look for Drywall cracks usually present themselves pretty easily – that spider-like vein that runs the length of your wall, driv ..read more

One of the most important parts of your home is the foundation. Your foundation supports the weight of your entire house, and it helps to prevent moisture, pests, and other intruders from entering your home.  Water damage to your foundation is a serious problem that can lead to a range of issues, including cracked walls, sticking windows or doors, sunken floors, and even pipe bursts.  Some water damage to your foundation occurs from plumbing leaks from pipes under your slab, flooding around your exterior walls that won’t drain properly, or clogged gutters. More often, the water damag ..read more

In addition to numerous household tasks, homeowners need to pay attention to the grading around their foundation.  The grading, plants, and greenery surrounding a home’s foundation can impact the foundation structure, causing foundation cracks, leaks, and improper drainage around the home leading to the need for foundation repairs.  Here’s the best landscaping to plant next to your house foundation: The Importance of Landscaping Next To House Foundation When we think of landscaping, we often think about the aesthetics of our yard. But many new homeowners may not realize that landscap ..read more

Owning a home is a big accomplishment, but when you find that there is flooding in your yard or water coming in through your basement, then you’ve got an issue.  A yard drainage problem not only looks unpleasant, but when not addressed, excess water can build up around a home’s foundation and lead to foundation problems, which are extremely expensive and troublesome.  Avoid unnecessary and expensive foundation repairs and yard drainage issues with landscape drainage. Common Water Drainage Problems in Yards Maybe you’ve noticed that your yard is flooding or there is water pooling unde ..read more

When you discover foundation problems, it’s easy to start panicking. After all, the foundation of a home is the base on which your entire home is built. A hairline crack can look like a disaster, and a foundation leak seems like the end of the world.  Home and foundation repair costs really add up. Fixing your roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and home foundation can really eat up your budget if you have to tackle everything at once. Many people want to know if it’s safe to live with a problem for a while, and save up some money for necessary repairs. In this article we’ll take a look a ..read more

If you see water begin to accumulate near the foundation of your home, this can be a cause for concern. When water compromises your home’s foundations, it can cause issues such as leaks, cracks, electrical hazards, mold, and even structural damage. These can be costly problems to resolve, but luckily there are some precautions and solutions you can invest in to prevent water from causing damage and resulting in foundation repairs. How to Keep Water Away from Your House Foundation: 8 Tips Here are 8 suggestions to help you to keep water from affecting your home’s foundation. 1. Ensure Good Drai ..read more

Today most homes are built on a concrete slab and don’t utilize a pier and beam foundation design. However, homeowners might encounter this older foundation type when purchasing an existing home built during the era when crawl spaces were more common. Let’s discuss the pier foundation, and pier construction in general, so you can better evaluate the pros and cons. What is a Pier and Beam Foundation? Pier construction was very common in homes prior to the expansion boom of home ownership in the post war 1960’s. This was especially true in the South. At this time, the floating slab began to take ..read more

Keeping your home in healthy condition is important in maintaining your family’s comfort and safety as well as its resale value should you choose to move to a better home in the future. Unfortunately,  many parts of your home can succumb to wear and tear through the years. And one part that is often missed by homeowners is the foundation.  Issues with your home’s foundation can regularly go unnoticed until there are obvious symptoms since many of their causes come from underground. The deterioration of the foundation can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor soil compacti ..read more

At A-Best Foundation Repair, LLC of Houston TX, drainage systems are one of our many specialties. Without proper draining, you could be setting yourself up for costly disaster that could impact your home for years to come! This can help you avoid the cost of leveling your home, and other pier and beam foundation repairs that can result form soil changes due to excess water.  Our team works with two primary types of drainage systems – catch basin systems and french drain systems.  French Drain Catch Basin System in Houston  The easiest way to explain a catch basin? Think of a gia ..read more