There are many misconceptions about the 203k Rehab Loan provided by the FHA for foundation repair through this program. Many of the homes offered for sale by FHA / HUD foreclosures are in need of foundation repair in Dallas, TX and other parts of the DFW Metroplex. There are quite a few articles online about this program not covering foundation or structural rehab, but this is simply not true. If you are in the market for a new home or investment property that has foundation problem signs, this is not a deal breaker if you are prepared as you may have read on another site. In fact, Pro-Tech Foundation Repair regularly performs foundation repair services for home buyers that have FHA financing with a 203k rehabilitation loan.

If you find the perfect home with FHA financing but notice there are cracks above door frames, at window corners, in exterior mortar and bricks, doors that swing open on their own, doors and windows that do not close properly, or uneven floors, foundation repair might be necessary. While these issues are not to be taken lightly, having a 203k rehab loan from the FHA will enable you to repair the foundation and all structural and cosmetic issues caused by the foundation’s failure or soil’s instability.

Further, with 203k foundation repair, you will still be able to upgrade the house to make it your dream home that is structurally sound and protected from future movement or foundation settlement problems. If any warning signs are observed, it is highly recommended to have a qualified foundation inspection performed before any other projects are started or improvement contractors are scheduled. In the worst case, the home will need foundation repair and it has to be completed before any other project starts due to the structural movement that will take place. If new tile, hardwood flooring, window replacement, or fresh paint is completed before foundation work is corrected, you may have to do the work over again after the home is adjusted properly.

Foundation repairs are not simple fixes and should not be treated lightly. It’s important to choose a trustworthy contractor for foundation repair in DFW who will provide a no gimmick approach to ensuring your investment is stable for a lifetime with a transferable warranty. Consider the improvements being made to your home with a 203k FHA rehab and think of foundation repair as solid protection to everything you plan on adding to the home. Pro-Tech Foundation received the customer service award in 2010 for Dallas area foundation repair companies and is accredited by the BBB ( Better Business Bureau).

We perform service on both slab foundation repair and pier and beam foundation repair jobs. Our service area in Texas includes : Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Carrollton, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Lancaster, Red Oak, Seagoville, Combine, Crandall, Kaufman, Terrell, Addison, Highland Park, University Park, and Farmers Branch. If your city is not listed but is located in Dallas County, Collin County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, or Denton County, please Contact Us to schedule a free estimate.

Pro-Tech Foundation Repair has an exceptional customer service reputation in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex and provides foundation repair services and information to residential and commercial customers. We take pride in our work and utilize independent structural engineers to oversee our estimates and completed jobs.

Foundation Repair and House Leveling

Foundation Repair is not something most people like to think about. Foundation repair, sometimes referred to as house leveling or foundation underpinning, can be stressful, potentially expensive and if not done professionally, can be the cause of greater structural damage to your home. If your house is showing signs of foundation problems and are searching for a solution, you probably have a few questions:

How can I be certain that I actually need foundation repair?

The only way to be absolutely sure if foundation piers are needed is to have a foundation repair specialist inspect your home for warning signs and take elevation measurement. Pro-Tech Foundation utilizes an independent structural engineer to provide a report after the initial assessment is completed for further reassurance to the foundation leveling work that will be performed.

My home has a pier and beam foundation. Do you have experience with this foundation type?

Pro-Tech Foundation is one of the few companies in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex that effectively repairs pier and beam foundations. Many foundation repair companies will pass on pier and beam foundation leveling jobs because they are more difficult to perform and require working in a crawl space.

What will I do about the masonry cracks and broken bricks around my home?

After your foundation is repaired, it is typical to see broken bricks and/or mortar cracks around the exterior of the house. This is caused by stressed placed on the home’s structure when the foundation is settling. Pro-Tech Foundation provides mortar repair on the entire exterior of your home after the foundation movement has been adjusted. In more extreme cases of foundation failure, a separate contractor might be needed for brick replacement, window repair, and door frame repair.

Foundation Underpinning in Dallas, Ft. Worth and North Texas

Pro-Tech Foundation Repair is here to provide solutions and answers to all questions concerning foundation failure. Foundation Repair in Dallas, Fort Worth and North Texas is our most important service to homeowners and business owners alike. Whether you think of it as house leveling or foundation underpinning, Pro-Tech has provided an honest, no gimmick approach to foundation analysis, engineering, and repair solutions that are founded on sound, proven engineering principles that are warrantied for the life of your home or commercial property.

Pro-Tech’s foundation repair methods are proven to preserve the value of your home and add to the salability of it with a transferrable warranty. In North Texas, it’s not a matter of “if my foundation will have problems,” it truly is a matter of “when.”

Whether you need assistance with epoxy foundation repair, post tension slab foundation repair, or pier and beam foundation repair, the professionals at Pro-Tech Foundation can help you make a responsible choice to “Pro-Tech your Investment.” Unlike another foundation repair company, we are more than willing to describe each type of foundation repair method in order to better inform customers about the differences between pressed concrete piling piers, steel piers, bell bottom piers, double drilled piers, and other underpinning methods currently used in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

Whether you are a homeowner, homebuilder, commercial property manager, business owner, or apartment manager, Pro-Tech can provide a free consultation to discuss the foundation repair costs after an initial assessment of the property is completed.

Pro-Tech Foundation Repair Service Area

Our foundation repair service area includes the following DFW Texas cities: Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Carrollton, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Lancaster, Red Oak, Seagoville, Combine, Crandall, Kaufman, Terrell, Addison, Highland Park, University Park, and Farmers Branch. If your city is not listed but is located in Dallas County, Collin County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, or Denton County, please contact us to schedule a free estimate.

It’s no secret that homes in Dallas and across North Texas are in need of foundation repair due to the current drought conditions. Pro-Tech Foundation Repair is observing cracks an inch or greater wide in foundations, brick mortar, and drywall. Many of the home we provide a free foundation repair estimate to have shown other signs of foundation failure such as sticking doors with warped or misaligned door frames, broken window seals, large gaps or separation in the window frame from the bricks, and walls that have separated from the foundation.

This is all due to the shrinking and expansive nature of clay soils that are prevalent in the North Texas area. As North Texas is currently in a severe drought, Pro-Tech Foundation has seen many homes that are in desperate need of foundation repair. Delaying these repairs are not only a bad idea because of the structural impacts, but for your energy bills as well when window frames separate from the homes’ brick and allow outside air into your home.

During the Summer months of 2011, North Texas experienced over 100 straight days with over 100 degree heat and very little rainfall. This caused the clay soil to dry out and shrink substantially. Unlike soil, your home is not designed to weather these fluctuations in soil stability and cause the home’s foundation to break, crack, or shift.

While the costs of foundation repair can range from $1,500 to well over $20,000, it’s important to “Pro-Tech” your investment with immediate repair to avoid further costs associated with delayed repair. The sooner your foundation failure is remedied, the less your repair cost will be and further damage to your home will be prevented.

Pressed Piling Pier Foundation Repair

There are many cons or disadvantages of having a foundation repair company install pressed concrete piers or “piling piers” in your foundation to correct its failure. In Dallas and the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, pressed concrete piers are generally not recommended due to the high failure rate and limited depth of the pier’s penetration.

Pressed concrete piers are a quick and inexpensive fix that have no long-term benefit to the home owner and their investment. The main benefit of installing this type of foundation repair system is to the foundation company because they are easy to install and work can be completed, in most cases, within one business day. The labor cost of these piers is substantially lower than other proven foundation repair methods.

Pro-Tech Foundation Repair regularly installs its proprietary, double drilled concrete pier on homes that have had previous foundation repair performed by companies that specialize in pressed piling concrete pier installation. We have observed numerous failures of the pressed pier. Our pier installation method has a proven track record of thousands of homes in the Dallas area and we have performed minimal warranty repair in over 20 years despite offering a lifetime, transferable warranty on foundation repair.

Pro-Tech provides superior foundation repair services to residents and businesses located in: Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Carrolton, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Lancaster, Red Oak, Seagoville, Combine, Crandall, Kaufman, Terrell, Addison, Highland Park, University Park, and Farmers Branch. If your city is not listed but is located in Dallas County, Collin County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, or Denton County, please Contact Us to schedule a free estimate.

Pro-Tech Foundation Repair is based in Mesquite, Texas and offers slab foundation repair, pier and beam foundation repair, mudjacking and concrete leveling, and french drain installation services that “Pro-Tech” Your Investment. We are proud to announce the release of our website redesign that offers more information to potential and existing customers.

Our goal is to provide honest foundation repair service that is superior to the competition. In over 20 years of operation, Pro-Tech has had minimal requests for foundation adjustment or warranty work, after a repair has been completed, even after successfully repairing thousands of foundations in Dallas and the DFW Metroplex.

We strive for customer satisfaction and our track record is backed by numerous customer recommendations and testimonials. You have nothing to lose by giving us a call at (972) 288-3997 and taking advantage of our free foundation repair estimates for existing home owners. We offer a guaranteed, lifetime limited, transferable warranty on all foundation repairs. “Pro-Tech” your investment today!