Termite Infestation
Termites can cause structural wood damage that compounds existing foundation issues. If you're seeing termite activity, a foundation inspection can confirm whether structural repair is also needed.
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Termite Infestation: Diagnosed and Explained
In Central Texas, the cause is usually one of two things: expansive Blackland clay swelling and shrinking under the home with every wet-dry cycle, or the moisture and drainage conditions that come with it. The specific pattern and location of what you're seeing is what tells us which one it is.
Signs the Problem Is More Than Cosmetic
Mud Tubes Running Along the Foundation or Crawl Space Walls
A distinctive sign of subterranean termite activity worth a professional look.
Wood That Sounds Hollow When Tapped
A quick check that can reveal damage that isn't visible from the surface.
Discarded Wings Near Windows or Doors, Especially in Spring
A sign of a termite swarm, often the first thing homeowners notice.
What Causes This Problem?
Not every instance is foundation-related, but in Central Texas, it usually is. Here's what we rule in or out on inspection.
Moisture Near the Foundation
Wood-to-Soil Contact
Poor Drainage
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How QFR Addresses This
"It's the diagonal cracks in the brick and the mortar stair steps that really say that there's a serious foundation issue."
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A specialist from our own crew visits your home, evaluates the foundation, and explains what we find. Free for homeowners, no obligation.
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You get a clear written plan with the repair that fits the problem, explained before any work begins.
Repair to Maximum Practical Level
Steel push piers or Adjust-A-Piers are installed, the foundation is stabilized to its maximum practical level, and the warranty that applies to your job is stated in writing on the estimate.
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