Foundation Issues

Are You Ready For Some Home Inspection Show And Tell?

By Brenda Masse / July 27, 2022 /

This week I asked the inspectors to send me an interesting problem they encountered in the field to share with our readers, and they did not disappoint. We have #homeinspectionfinds from the foundation to the roof for your reading pleasure and edification. Electricity Near the Pool Do you know how far away and how high…

Does Your Foundation Stand Up to Texas Soil? Here’s How to Find Out

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 6, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor According to Groundworks, seven of the top 15 cities in the US for foundation problems are in Texas, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area comes in at No. 3. So if you own a home, or are considering buying a home, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, chances are pretty good that you’ll have…

Foundation Findings: When Buying a Home, Look From The Ground Up

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 23, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In a competitive market, you may not be able to negotiate every little thing you want, but you still need to go into a home purchase with an understanding of your future expenses, especially on the 5 major areas of the house: foundation, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roof. In our experience, home…

Think You’ve Seen it All? These Homes Are Certified Hot Messes

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 6, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” As home inspectors, we see a lot of the same kinds of issues that arise with most houses. This week, we thought we’d share some…

Buying a Home in North Texas? Arm Yourself With These Foundation Facts

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 7, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” With housing inventory at an all-time low, the Dallas estate market is poised for a tense spring. Buyers are having to compete with multiple offers and…