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Why are steel piers usually preferred for foundation repair in North Texas

3 reason why steel piers are the best foundation repair for slabs that need underpinning in our area: Steel piers are almost always driven to rock or a solid load bearing strata while concrete...

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Why are pressed concrete pilings or piers used for foundation repair?

Almost half of failed house foundations in the North Texas area have had foundation repair using pressed concrete pilings. When properly installed, pressed concrete pilings provide good long term...

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Why are the foundation repair evaluations so very different?

We understand the confusion that arises when you receive several different foundation repair plans. Sometimes the evaluator has been sent out for on the job training.. which is not good for you....

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What is the Best Foundation Repair Method for my slab house in the Dallas Ft...

Article looks at settlement and heave and the best method to repair a foundation in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The post What is the Best Foundation Repair Method for my slab house in the Dallas Ft...

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Should I use a Steel Pier or Pressed Concrete Piling to Repair my Foundation...

Illustrations and technical descriptions comparing steel piers and concrete pilings for fixing foundation problems. Steel is generally preferred. The post Should I use a Steel Pier or Pressed Concrete...

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Cost to Repair Pier and Beam Foundation

The cost to repair a pier and beam foundation is typically $1500-$2500 for shimming, plus the cost of any additional needed piers or beam replacement. In the picture above, Granite Foundation Repair...

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Pier and Beam House Wood Replacement and Shim Replacement

Wood replacement in pier and beam houses, plus shim replacement usually only impacts a small area of the house. Joists, sub flooring and beams may fail due to rot or termite damage.  Sometimes existing...

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Best Foundation Repair Method – Steel versus Concrete

Steel piers are normally the best foundation repair method over concrete piers for the Dallas Fort Worth area.  Our warranty experience is evidence of that fact. Straight Steel piers are always driven...

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Foundation Repair Mudjacking

Granite Foundation Repair does not recommend mudjacking in regions with clay soil due to the high potential for the clay soil to hydrate and later cause a foundation to heave. The post Foundation...

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Steel Piers are Best Foundation Repair Method for Dallas Ft Worth Houses

Steel piers are the best foundation repair method in the Dallas Ft Worth area for clay soils. As owners we did not want to have cracks in brick or interior walls. We knew from our own warranty...

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