The type of soil your home is built on can affect your home’s foundation in a number of ways. It’s vital to understand the specific type of soil in your Fort Worth neighborhood and the effect it will have on your home’s foundation now or in the future.  

There are numerous types of soil in Fort Worth, so if you if you want to make certain that you are identifying the correct type, having a soil test performed is the best option. However, Fort Worth’s most common soil types are sandy loams (in Eastern Tarrant County) and clay-rich soils (in Central and Eastern Tarrant County). 

  Loam soils are evenly balanced and therefore maintain water at a balanced rate. This makes them ideally suited for foundations, although they can allow for some subsurface water movement if sandy particles wash away. This can be harmful to a foundation over time, so it’s important to keep an eye on it.

Clay-rich soils are highly absorptive and are one of the most difficult soil types to deal with when it comes to foundations. They swell significantly when wet, putting pressure on concrete foundation walls. Eventually this can crack a wall or floor slab, or even result in foundation movement – this can damage a home’s upper floors or allow water to seep into a basement. 

 Understanding the type of soil that your home is built on can help us know where to start if you need foundation repair. This is the first step in determining what measures need to be taken in order to fix the issue and prevent further issues down the line. If you’ve noticed signs of foundation repair in your Fort Worth, TX foundation, contact Integrity Foundation Repair to get started!