When your basement walls begin to crack and bow, they require a repair method that has the strength to be able to withstand the forces that are causing the walls to bow. Among wall repair products, it doesn’t get much stronger than carbon fiber. That strength, along with benefits related to its size and installation process, makes it the best option for many wall repair jobs. The Benefits of Carbon Fiber 1. Strength If you were just to look at carbon fiber, you would never guess the strength it has when properly installed. It generally comes in rolls, can be cut with scissors, and is less th ..read more

Much of the foundation repair industry is set up to combat foundation settlement, but there is another problem that can cause almost the exact same symptom in the exact opposite way: foundation heaving. What is Foundation Heaving? Foundation heaving is when pressure pushing upward from the soil below begins to damage a building’s foundation. Basically, the soil begins to lift your home, and chances are, it does not lift it evenly. This heaving effect can spur a variety of foundation problems as the upward pressure is being applied at different levels to different parts of your foundation. What ..read more

When foundation problems call for underpinning, foundation repair companies generally use one of two materials for the piers: concrete or steel. The question arises then, how do concrete and steel stack up to each other in some of the key factors that homeowners will value for foundation repair? Ease and Duration of Installation With steel piers, this answer is simple. Most jobs can be completed in a day or two and once they are load-tested, they are immediately ready to support the weight of the building. Installing helical piers does not require extensive site work or heavy machinery. Small ..read more

Foundation repairs are rarely small projects. They are often invasive. They tend to be expensive. They are also very important to the structural integrity of your home. That is why it is important to pick the right foundation contractor for your project. If you are dealing with the expense and inconvenience that foundation repairs bring, it is imperative to choose the right contractor the first time around. It’s important to do your research and ask questions. Here are topics to consider. 1. Does The Foundation Contractor Specialize in Your Type of Foundation? There are several different type ..read more

Concrete patios can serve a variety of purposes. They can be places for playing or grilling, lounging or entertaining. If the concrete begins to sink and settle, however, it can become an eyesore. And if the concrete cracks and crumbles enough where it must be replaced, it can become an expensive eyesore. That is where concrete leveling comes into play. We can lift and level your concrete patio slab and prevent settlement from causing more cracking problems. Childers Brothers offers polyurethane foam concrete leveling solutions in Northwest Texas, serving cities such as Amarillo, Lubbock, Abil ..read more

A pool serve as many things for your home: A high-traffic recreation area, a perfect place to entertain, the visual centerpiece for your back yard. That’s one of the reasons it is important to keep the pool deck in good condition. If your concrete pool deck is starting to settle, causing cracking or sections of the slab to become uneven, concrete leveling could be the answer to keep your deck attractive and functional. Childers Brothers offers polyurethane foam concrete leveling solutions in Northwest Texas, serving cities such as Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, Midland and Odessa. We also serve p ..read more

Concrete driveways are heavy and so are the cars that park and drive on top of them. If the soil beneath it isn’t properly compacted or has been weakened by erosion or other problems, chances are it will begin to sink and settle. When this happens, it is time to contact a driveway leveling contractor before the resulting cracks become too large to repair. Childers Brothers offers polyurethane foam concrete leveling solutions in Northwest Texas, serving cities such as Amarillo, Lubbock, Abilene, Midland and Odessa. We also serve portions of Eastern New Mexico, including Roswell, Hobbs and Clovi ..read more

Where there is concrete, there will be cracks. Some are signs of major structural issues. Others are so small that they can be completely ignored. For those in the middle, however, epoxy concrete crack repair can yield benefits ranging from aesthetics to preventing further damage to even stopping health hazards. What Is Epoxy Concrete Crack Repair? Epoxy crack repair is done through the use of epoxy resins that have cured, creating a heavy duty adhesive strong enough to seal concrete. At Childers Brothers, we use high quality epoxy repair products from Prime Resins. It is strong enough to pre ..read more

Texas is no stranger to foundation problems. In fact, the state might experience them more than any other place in the country. What makes Texas foundation problems so prevalent? The answer: We have a lot of people, a lot of buildings, and a lot of problematic soil. 1. Expansive Soil When many parts of the country deal with foundation problems caused by soil, it is either because of settlement or erosion. And both of those certainly can wreak havoc on Texas homes. With our drought-prone summers, the shrink portion of the clay soil’s shrink-swell cycle can be severe enough to cause settlement ..read more

What Helical Piers Are And Why They Might Be The Best Solution For Your Foundation Problems When your home’s foundation begins to fail, there is a good chance the cause is instability in the soil beneath it. When this happens, you need a way to secure your foundation to something that has the stability that the soil lacks. There is no better solution to this problem than helical piers. If your home in Amarillo, or any of the other portions of Texas, New Mexico, or Kansas which we serve is experiencing foundation problems, contact Childers Brothers to see if helical piers are the right solution ..read more