How We Measure Your Home’s Elevation
We get a lot of questions from property owners when it comes to foundations and foundation repair. One of the most asked is the title for today’s blog: How do we measure the elevation of a home? First off, when we say “elevation” we aren’t talking about your home’s position relative to sea level –…
5 Myths You Might Believe About Your Foundation Repair Warranty
One thing that sets Perma-Pier apart from other foundation repair companies is our lifetime transferable warranty on the majority of our slab foundations. This means that we do not charge our warranty customers for inspections, adjustments, or claims. However, having a warranty is only good if you understand it. Do you know exactly what is covered?…
Falling Leaves, Failing Foundations
Sure it’s still touching 90 degrees outside, but we know that fall is just around the corner. With every change of the season, your home will react in some new way. So the question is: What do falling leaves – the true sign that fall has hit our region – have to do with failing…
When Should I Water My Foundation?
In all the years we’ve been repairing foundations this is probably the most asked question. The advice varies greatly: “You should water every day for 40 minutes.” “Every other day for 30 minutes.” “3 times a week.” “4 times a week.” “Use a drip line.” “Use a soaker hose.” “No, your sprinkler system is good…
Perma-Pier Profile: James Schmidt, Geologist & VP Business Development
One of the things that set Perma-Pier apart from other foundation repair companies is our people. We never subcontract, we take great care in hiring the right person for the job, and we always ensure that the people we hire support our goal of making an effective foundation repair as painless as possible. One of…
Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Home’s Foundation?
One of the hardest things to know for a homeowner is whether or not their home has a foundation issue. Even if you suspect you might have one, how can you find out? What should you look for? You might be surprised how much impact seemingly unrelated aspects of your property have on your foundation’s…
7 Overlooked Home Maintenance Hacks
You replace your air filters every month. You know to check your smoke and CO2 detectors annually. You even get up there and de-muck the gutters every year. Kudos to you, proactive homeowner! However, there are some lesser-known tips that can ensure the efficiency, longevity, and safety of your home. Here are a few you…
Repairing More Than Just Foundations
We at Perma-Pier have worked with several charitable organizations to offer help for those in need, and we love every minute of it. Recently, we were contacted by a contractor who was working with the Veterans Association on a project that needed our expertise. It started with a fire on the coldest day of 2017…
10 Things First-Time Homebuyers Often Miss
Shopping for your first home signals the first step towards a great achievement, and usually represents the largest investment an individual will make in their lifetime. However, with all the excitement of selecting that place you will call “home”, objectivity can sometimes fall by the wayside when you lock eyes on that “perfect” property. In…
The Pros and Cons of Pier and Beam Foundations
Prior to the 1960’s, homes used to sit in the air. In fact, back before slab technology was refined, most homes were elevated by pier and beam structures. Today, pier and beam foundations (sometimes called post and beam) aren’t so popular, but are still the norm in certain parts of the country, especially in areas that…
Texas Foundation Experts
Find out why Perma-Pier can truly say we “know your dirt.” Our knowledge of Texas soils — and what we do with that knowledge — are unmatched.Learn more