SAN ANGELO, Texas — Drought conditions in West Texas have caused many homeowners to call contractors to fix their deteriorating homes. Just as people are vulnerable to the sun, so are our homes.
Local contractor Jeff Matheny said he gets a new call every week with someone dealing with cracks in their tile and holes in their floors.
“When the ground gets dry, the crack separates and sinks. It makes cracks in the ground where varmint can get in and rattlesnakes and such…could be dangerous. It can crack wide enough to cause foundation failure,” Matheny said.
There's no set price on how much this issue costs but it could be a pretty penny. On average, it takes anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000, it just depends, Matheny said.
The following measures from Steady House Foundation Repair shows ways homeowners may help safeguard their home's foundation:
Structural wall repair and reconstruction
The foundation’s settling correction
Retaining structures such as walls
Repairing drainage problems
Concrete grading
Matheny recommends getting your home checked at least twice a year to stay ahead of any possible deterioration.