While the Dallas – Fort Worth area is a great place to live and work, two major factors contribute to the large number of foundation issues in our community. First, we have a lot of expansive, clay soil with a very high plasticity index. What does this mean? Expansive soils expand and contract depending on the amount of moisture present. When soil expands it puts pressure on your home’s foundation, which can cause cracks and other serious issues.

In addition to expansive soil, Dallas is known for long periods of high heat and drought followed by torrential rains and flooding. When this occurs, the soil expands even more rapidly, putting increased pressure on your foundation. For more information, please see our blog post on this topic.

There are several signs you may have a foundation issue. These include:

• Horizontal foundation cracks 
• Vertical foundation cracks 
• Patio or sidewalk cracks 
• Cracks or crumbled bricks anywhere on the exterior of your home
• Cracks on your chimney 
• Drywall or sheetrock cracks inside your home
• Uneven floors
• Doors or windows that don’t open or close properly
• Cabinets that open by themselves 
• Plumbing leaks 
• Moisture in your crawl space
• Cracks in your patio or sidewalk 
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These issues may start small but will get worse over time. It’s best to take action early before the damage gets worse.

If you notice any of the signs listed above, the best thing to do is call a qualified foundation repair company immediately. The right partner will help you diagnose the root cause of the issue and will create a customized repair plan to permanently repair your home. Generally speaking, the sooner issues are discovered, the easier and less costly they are to repair.

In our experience, the average cost for foundation repair is typically about $5,000 but the range can vary from under $2,000 to $15,000 or beyond depending on multiple factors including the type of foundation, extent of the damage, number of piers needed to complete the repair and underlying soil conditions. Please see our blog for a detailed explanation of why the costs vary so much and for some tips on financing the repair.

As noted in the above question, each repair plan is different, which makes giving an estimate of repair time difficult. However, in our experience, most homes can be repaired in 1-3 days. If you choose to work with Maestro’s Foundation Repair, your project manager will walk you through the details of your repair so you know how long it will take before we get started.

If you are like most people, your home is your largest asset. It also provides safety and security for you and your family. At Maestro’s Foundation repair, we believe our mission goes beyond installing piers – we’re here to ensure our customers and prioritize the safety and integrity of their homes at a fair price. Reasons to consider Maestro’s include:

• Experience – our Co-founder Luis Tentzohua has been in the foundation repair industry for over 30 years. In that time, he has successfully completed over 25,000 repairs. He earned the nickname “Maestro” – or expert due to his dedication to his craft. To learn more about what our customers say about us, please visit our testimonials page. 

• Customized, science-based repair plan – in addition to our experience, we believe in leveraging scientific methods to determine the best repair plan for your home. When you work with Maestro’s Foundation Repair you can feel confident the plan we are recommending is based on an analysis of a soil survey for your home’s exact location. By taking this extra step, we increase the likelihood of both solving the current foundation issues and preventing future ones. 

• Value – we’re a small, Texas-based business. We live and work in the Dallas – Fort Worth community and are dedicated to offering the best quality repairs at reasonable prices. We keep our overhead low, work hard and work smart. Our business depends on satisfied customers and we will go the extra mile to ensure you are completely satisfied when working with us.