Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Foundation Check Independent Foundation Evaluations ## Posts - [Blog](https://foundationcheck.com/blog/) - [Failure Paths, part 1](https://foundationcheck.com/failure-paths-part-1/) - Failure paths are actions taken by someone that gives them an unwanted result. Cutting down a tree near your house could cause problems. - [Do You Have Positive Drainage?](https://foundationcheck.com/do-you-have-positive-drainage/) - If you don\'t have positive and even drainage away from your home, this could be a contributing cause of damage in your home. - [Ways to Check the Moisture Content of the Soil](https://foundationcheck.com/ways-to-check-the-moisture-content-of-the-soil/) - An inexpensive way to check the moisture content of the soil around your house. - [Soaker Hose Placement can be Critical](https://foundationcheck.com/soaker-hose-placement-can-be-critical/) - Using a soaker hose is an effective way to control the moisture content of the soil around the perimeter of your home. But placing them too close is a problem. - [Are Piers Install & Forget?](https://foundationcheck.com/are-piers-install-forget/) - Your home\'s foundation still needs maintenance even after you have had piers installed. - [Always get the plumbing checked after foundation piers are installed](https://foundationcheck.com/always-get-the-plumbing-checked-after-foundation-piers-are-installed/) - When foundation piers are installed under your house, the house is lifted. The pipes under your house will not stretch, they will break. Get a plumber to check them. - [When should you get a professional to check your foundation?](https://foundationcheck.com/when-should-you-get-a-professional-to-check-your-foundation/) - Most foundations in Houston don\'t need to be inspected but we present some situation when you should give a professional a call. - [Save That AutoCAD Drawing](https://foundationcheck.com/save-that-autocad-drawing/) - As part of our service when we conduct a foundation evaluation, we include a baseline AutoCAD drawing that shows elevation readings on the first floor of your home. - [Foundation Corner Cracks](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-corner-cracks/) - If you see cracks in the corners of the foundation, does that mean the house has foundation problems? Usually not. We explain the causes of this issue. - [Our Newsletter](https://foundationcheck.com/our-newsletter/) - How to sign up for our free monthly newsletter. - [Ways to Fight the Drought](https://foundationcheck.com/ways-to-fight-the-draught/) - Keep the moisture content of the soil even around your house by using a sprinkler system or soaker hoses. - [The Drought](https://foundationcheck.com/the-draught/) - The drought has caused problems with many foundations and homes in our area. Cracks in brick, tile, & sheetrock are some of the issues caused by the drought. - [Can anybody fix a foundation?](https://foundationcheck.com/can-anybody-fix-a-foundation/) - An engineer is required to sign off on a design or repair of a foundation in Texas. - [Thanks](https://foundationcheck.com/thanks/) - [Expensive foundation piers not always needed.](https://foundationcheck.com/expensive-foundation-piers-not-needed/) - Many times, if you address the causes of the foundation movement, you will not need to install expensive foundation piers. - [Our First Post](https://foundationcheck.com/our-first-post/) ## Pages - [Home](https://foundationcheck.com/) - We provide independent, unbiased foundation evaluations for homes, apartment complexes, and light commercial structures. We use state of the art instruments. - [Podio Pop-Up](https://foundationcheck.com/podio-pop-up/) - [Don’t Turn Off Your Sprinklers in the Winter!](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-maintenance/dont-turn-off-your-sprinklers-in-the-winter/) - Many people turn their sprinklers off around Thanksgiving and don\'t turn them back on until spring time. Every year I see foundation problems because of this. - [Trees and How They Affect your Home](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-maintenance/trees-and-how-they-affect-your-home/) - The affect of trees on your home\'s foundation can cause problems with the doors and windows, you could get cracks in the sheetrock, brick, or tile. - [Erosion Protection & Foundation Maintenance](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-maintenance/erosion-protection/) - [Landscaping and Foundation Maintenance](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-maintenance/landscaping/) - [Foundation Maintenance & Drainage](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-maintenance/drainage/) - [Other Foundation Issues](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/other-foundation-issues/) - Controlling the moisture content of the soil around the perimeter of your home is key to reducing foundation problems. - [What Instruments Do You Use?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/foundation-evaluation-instruments/) - Foundation Check uses ‘state of the art’ instruments that are accurate to 1/10 of an inch when we evaluate foundation problems. - [Is Tree Removal an Option?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/is-tree-removal-an-option/) - In other articles Stephen the Foundation Doctor will also suggest ways the homeowner could address foundation problems and issues that can save homeowners $$$. - [What are Some of the Causes of Foundation Distress?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/what-are-some-of-the-causes-of-foundation-distress/) - We talk about some of the causes of foundation problems and what the homeowner can do to prevent thoses slab problems. - [Which Foundation Repair Method Is Better - Bell Bottom or Press Pile Piers?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/foundation-repair-options/) - There are a number of different methods for leveling a foundation - which is better? - [Are Foundation Piers the Only Option for Foundation Problems?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/foundation-piers-options/) - No. You need to address the causes of the foundation movement or you may be wasting your money on expensive foundation piers. - [What Causes Foundation Movement?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/causes-of-foundation-movement/) - We provide a short discussion of a number of the causes of our home\'s foundation movement. - [What Are The Signs of Foundation Problems?](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-repair-faqs/signs-of-foundation-problems/) - Although you may see a few signs of foundation movement, you may not need expensive foundation piers. - [Reviews](https://foundationcheck.com/success-stories/) - Hear what some of our customers say about their experiences with Foundation Check. - [Foundation Evaluation Services](https://foundationcheck.com/foundation-evaluation-services/) - [Pricing](https://foundationcheck.com/pricing/) - [Thank You](https://foundationcheck.com/thank-you/) - [Contact Us](https://foundationcheck.com/contact-us/) - [Sitemap](https://foundationcheck.com/sitemap/) - 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