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Garland, TX homeowners struggle with foundation issues related to White Rock Creek’s water flow and expansive clay soils that occur in many East Dallas areas. From homes that sit in creek bottoms to higher plateaus with residential homes, drainage across various elevations plays an important role in foundation support and movement. Our company has worked in the Garland area for several years, which means we understand the unique geology, construction periods, and trends that influence every property. This local knowledge allows us to create a specialized service plan that addresses the challenges your Garland home may experience.
In addition to performing foundation work throughout Garland’s mid-century ranch-style homes, we also work with more modern properties that have their own foundation concerns. We see how environmental elements, like seasonal changes, local soil, and shifting neighborhoods impact the work we do. From older homes that experience foundation settlement to newer properties that experience movement due to ongoing land settling, we use a methodical process to provide a solution for each unique challenge.
Whether it’s correcting settlement in your older home or safeguarding newer homes from potential problems, our systematic approach works. Explore our foundation services to safeguard your Garland property and its structural integrity.
Foundation Services
Our Comprehensive Foundation Repair Services
Blackbeard Foundation Repair provides comprehensive solutions that can effectively stabilize and repair foundations throughout Garland. We work in residential areas near creeks and also in more elevated neighborhoods that require specialized drainage and elevation solutions to ensure stable foundations. Our team of professionals uses modern equipment and industry-standard techniques to help our customers in Garland and beyond.
Why Garland Homeowners Trust Blackbeard Foundation Repair
Garland is part of the greater Dallas area where foundation problems can vary based on where a property sits. These neighborhoods near the city’s waterways have expansive clay soils that can cause foundations to shift over time or abruptly after severe storms. Our company has extensive experience in every type of neighborhood in Garland, including older, well-established properties with mature trees, as well as newer neighborhoods experiencing ongoing settling. Blackbeard Foundation Repair works in all areas of Garland with specialized foundation services that get the job done.
Common Foundation Issues We Solve:
- Foundation movement caused by clay soil volume change in Garland’s wet and dry periods
- Foundation settling and structural displacement on different residential construction types
- Cracks in the interior and exterior of a Garland property, which can indicate foundation distress
- Garland water management and drainage issues, which lead to soil instability and ongoing foundation damage over time
We have worked in all parts of Garland to understand the local environment’s influence on foundation types and construction eras, which can cause issues over time. Our company has been working in Garland for several years, so we know how soil, drainage, and weather can influence home foundations. We also know which solutions work best for each situation. That is why Garland residents trust us for honest, accurate information, professional work, and foundation repair that protects their family and property.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Garland residents have consistently named Blackbeard Foundation Repair as a local foundation repair company that can be counted on to use a methodical approach, achieve reliable results and perform work that exceeds customer expectations. Here are some of the actual testimonials from Garland homeowners who have trusted us with their foundation repair needs.
Timely
We started seeing several cracks on our Garland home’s walls, and we were concerned about possible foundation issues. Blackbeard Foundation Repair did an inspection, and they discovered that we had some settlement caused by our local clay soil. The crew worked quickly with little disruption, and we have had no issues since the repairs. We appreciated their explanations of all our options, which made us confident in the process.
Patricia H.
Garland
Highly recommend
Our floors started to get noticeable slopes, and it was hard to arrange furniture and other items. It also made us concerned that our structure was at risk. Blackbeard Foundation Repair identified that our foundation had moved and leveled the floors for us. The project manager communicated with us, and the crew was professional and courteous beyond our expectations. We have already told our neighbors about them.
Michael D.
Garland
Outstanding service
After doing a lot of research on companies, we selected Blackbeard because they provided a detailed evaluation and didn’t rush us into decisions and expensive repairs. We had a pier and beam foundation that required extensive work, and they completed it in a professional manner. The team explained all the work to us, which was easy to understand and covered all our concerns. It has held up for us, and we love the warranty they provide. They have a good reputation in Garland.
Rebecca T.
Garland
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact us for expert advice and to book your foundation inspection or consultation.
What types of foundation damage are common in Garland homes?
Garland has foundation issues that are strongly related to the clay soils found in the area. This soil type can expand or shrink with moisture content, and it is one of the worst for residential foundations. During periods of heavy rainfall, the clay will expand, causing heaving, cracking, and other alignment issues. When it dries or during droughts, the opposite occurs, and the clay contracts. Clay contraction can lead to uneven foundation settling, resulting in structural instability, shifting, and other foundation damage over time. Garland’s location on White Rock Creek means different neighborhoods experience varying soil moisture content throughout the year. When a home has multiple seasons of more intense soil changes and uneven soil moisture, this can lead to more severe foundation problems. The other factor that can influence foundation damage in Garland is the city’s construction history. Properties that were built during different decades with different soil conditions have distinct foundation repair needs.
How can Garland homeowners spot foundation problems?
Foundation problems can be seen in a number of different ways throughout the interior and exterior of your Garland home. Visible signs of problems include wall cracks, especially on interior walls near doors, windows, and corners of the property. Doors and windows that stick or do not close completely can also indicate foundation movement. Gaps around door and window frames, sloping or uneven floors, cracked tiles, and other symptoms can also be a warning sign. Outside, it’s also important to note any cracks in your brick or siding, visible gaps between the foundation and the exterior wall, separation from the porch, driveway, or sidewalk, or moisture in the basement or crawl spaces. All of these warning signs can indicate foundation distress or movement. Blackbeard Foundation Repair professionals can help evaluate your home, identify these issues, and repair them.
Which repair methods work best for Garland's soils?
Repairing a foundation in Garland requires solutions that are effective against the expansive clay soils found in the area. Steel push piers and helical piers that can transfer a home’s weight to deeper, more stable soil past the clay layers are often an effective solution. This is because they work around the soil’s tendency to expand and contract, instead of in or on the soil itself. Polyurethane foam injections are also a popular option for concrete slab foundations in Garland, TX, as they help to lift the sunken areas of concrete, fill voids caused by clay shrinkage and other moisture loss, restoring the slab to its original position. Some pier and beam foundations will need custom solutions like beam replacement and adjustable steel piers to help keep the system aligned. Our company also focuses on proper drainage and how to manage it in your home, which can be a powerful way to control moisture in the soil and limit future damage. We provide site analysis to determine which methods work best.
How often should Garland homeowners inspect their foundations?
Garland residents should be concerned about gradual foundation movement caused by the area’s expansive clay soils. As such, a good foundation monitoring schedule begins with an evaluation every two years to watch for changes in home stability. However, for homes in more affected areas or homes that have a history of foundation movement, we highly recommend annual evaluations. If you experience significant drought, major rainfall, storm or flood, any new landscaping, nearby construction project, or major plumbing repairs, you should consider an additional inspection to check your foundation. Homeowners who are buying or selling property are also advised to have a complete foundation evaluation performed, as this part of the home can be an important part of property value and a concern for some buyers. Blackbeard Foundation Repair provides expert foundation evaluations that help you keep up with any potential issues.
How can homeowners protect foundations year-round?
Protecting your foundation in Garland can be a year-round concern, especially with the expansive clay soil that we see. During the summer, moderate, consistent irrigation will help prevent soil shrinkage without overwatering and causing an expansion problem. Spring and fall are also key times to ensure that your home has the right drainage to work with seasonal moisture levels and keep the foundation from moving. Winter adds the threat of freeze-thaw cycles to the clay and any cracks that are in the soil. This can create additional cracks, which is one reason to control water buildup as much as possible. Large trees that are too close to the house can also absorb water from the soil and cause instability issues. Roots that extend from these trees can also move into the foundation, which is why we also help homeowners maintain and inspect their landscaping. To keep your foundation safe, we also recommend that you monitor gutters and downspouts, landscape irrigation, soil movement and, cracks, as well as schedule professional evaluations during seasonal changes when movement is most common.