Texas flood causes damage to foundations

Visual inspection combined with familiarity with the patterns of cracks and movement in building foundations and their common causes permits a distinction between pre-flood foundation damage, post flood foundation damage, old and new foundation cracks, structural and non-structural cracks.

Fort Worth is one of the citiesh that embrace its traditional architecture as well as designs. In addition, the western heritage in this city is still very strong. Fort Worth  area enjoys a humid climate that is considered to be subtropical and is sometimes affected by the supercell thunderstorms which are accompanied by hail or even tornados. For a property or home owner, it is essential to know a foundation repair & drainage expert. In Fort Worth, this is especially important so as to ensure the integrity of the traditional designs is maintained and that the property stays well maintained and cared for. GLP Foundation Repair, LLC. is the Fort Worth foundation repair and drainage solutions expert. GLP  is especially well experienced in drainage correction, slab repair and pier & beam foundation repair. Of importance to note, is that an engineer report is also submitted guiding the client as well as GLP if needed.

 GLPDFW.com offers its clients the best warranty in Fort Worth. GLP also offers free inspection of the properties before making recommendations on the repair work needed. Since the integrity level of GLP has never been questioned, the clients are reassured that the work recommendations given are genuine. Since North Texas has had record rains GLP has been recommending and installing 4 and 6 inch solid storm pipes to ensure the drainage problems are completely eradicated. 

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One of the reasons that GLP is considered the Fort Worth Foundation Repair & Drainage expert, is its dedication to hiring workmen and women who have been carefully vetted and whose integrity is sure. In addition, the employees are well trained and have experience in the different aspects of foundation repair and water drainage or French drains. Since all GLP employees have lived in Fort Worth and North Texas  for most of their lives, they are familiar with the weather and expansive clay soils and how it affects different architectural designs and foundation works.  GLP charges a fair rate for the foundation repairs or drainage and the quality of work we do is unmatched. 

GLP remains the Fort Worth foundation repair expert to call whenever there is a need for Foundation Repair in Fort Worth or  water drainage solutions.

Our photograph at page top shows a collapsing masonry block foundation.This type of foundation damage could be caused by floodwaters and earth pressure outside of the foundation wall, especially if the absence of flood vents kept water out of the basement area during the initial period of flooding.

However this same damage can occur due to earth pressure, surface and ground water outside the foundation, and vehicle damage, even in a building which has not been flooded.

Here we provide photos and discuss evidence that can help determine the age and cause of foundation damage. This case can help a foundation engineer or foundation inspector rule in, out, or leave as possible, a claim for flood damage at a building. This diagnosis is important not only for purpose of de terming the extent of insurance coverage at a property but also because without an accurate diagnosis of cause, a foundation repair may be unsuccessful, or the damage may simply recur.