Frequently Asked Questions

Warranty buyouts occur when you have previous foundation work done at your property and that company is no longer in business. We have the option to put those piers under our warranty. 

After we place piers under your home and it rains, the top soil will cave in on itself and create sinkholes. These are very common and nothing to worry about, if they occur give us a call and we will come fill them back in.

Proper drainage is key to maintaining your foundations moisture. Pools of water around your foundation can cause failure. Keeping your foundation moist, but not oversaturated will keep it steady.

After repairs the house will take anywhere from 6-12 weeks to fully settle. During the settling period small cracks or shifting may occur. 

Concrete piers are used on most houses, they are the cheaper option but still reliable. Steel piers while costly, are the best option for heavier homes. 

Any further questions we can be answered by our office staff. Please contact them at (817) 561-6500.

The effectiveness of a French Drain varies case by case. In some properties, all basement flooding concerns can be eliminated with French Drains. In other properties, the drains may be only one form of a basement waterproofing strategy.

No. In most municipalities, it is illegal to discharge a French Drain System into a city sewer. This could also cause your basement to flood with sewage if the sewer backs up.

No. These drains eventually wear out especially when soil and plant roots clog the gravel and enter the pipe perforations. Typically, these drains will function properly for 7-10 years.

A French Drain service helps channel groundwater in the desired direction. It is usually built with a gravel-filled ditch and perforated pipes. Water will seep through the gravel and enter the pipe. Gravity helps transport the runoff into a designated channel.

The French Drain trench should be about a foot deep and half a foot wide. However, this may depend on the slope of your lot.