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Tag: Foundation

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Wesley Upchurch

Chenal Valley: The “Clay Bowl” Foundation

The Short Answer (Here’s the Truth) Homes in Chenal Valley don’t usually sink — they heave.In West Little Rock, particularly around 72223, non-porous clay soils behave like a bowl, trapping water under slab foundations. When that clay gets wet, it expands and pushes the house up. That movement cracks drywall, tweaks doors, and

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Wesley Upchurch

The Cape Girardeau Creep: Why Loess Soil Destroys Foundations Without Warning

In Cape Girardeau, foundation problems don’t usually announce themselves with dramatic cracks or sudden failure. They show up quietly—doors that won’t stay aligned, floors that feel subtly off, hairline cracks that seem to “grow” over time. This slow, persistent movement is often blamed on age or construction quality. In reality,

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Wesley Upchurch

The Nashville Rock Problem: How Limestone Shelf Rock Blows Up Renovation Budgets

In Nashville, renovation budgets don’t usually explode because of bad planning. They explode because someone hits rock. Middle Tennessee sits on extensive limestone shelf rock, and when it’s encountered during a renovation, addition, or new build, costs can spike fast. What looks like a straightforward project on paper can turn

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Why Manufactured Homes Require Specialized Inspections

Manufactured homes are built under a federal construction standard, but once they are placed on a property, their performance depends heavily on site conditions, installation quality, and ongoing maintenance. Because of these factors, manufactured homes require a different inspection approach than traditional site-built houses. Across the Mid-South, manufactured housing is

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Foundation Movement Patterns in Central Arkansas Homes

Foundation movement is one of the most common inspection topics in Central Arkansas, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Buyers often associate any crack or uneven floor with structural failure, but homes in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Bryant, and surrounding communities tend to follow predictable

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Foundation and Crawlspace
Wesley Upchurch

Foundation Problems: What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know

When buying a home, few aspects are as crucial as the foundation. A strong foundation provides stability for the entire structure, while issues in this critical component can lead to expensive repairs, safety hazards, and reduced property value. By understanding the signs, causes, and potential solutions for foundation problems, you

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