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Dallas Foundation Repair

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Are you currently experiencing cracks in your foundation and are in dire need of a foundation repair?  If that’s you, you’re probably overwhelmed by the hundreds of Foundation Repair companies to choose from in the Dallas / Ft Worth Metroplex alone.  How do you pick a reputable company? Here’s

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Tips on Trees

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It’s amazing how much power lies stored in the swelling tree roots buried inches below the soil surface. Remember that next time you see a cracked foundation or heaving sidewalk that has resulted from a large surface root. Some trees have more of a genetic potential to

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Foundation Maintenance

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Highly plastic clay soils, as are typically found in the DFW area, exhibit a great amount of expansion and contraction caused by seasonal moisture changes and varying weather conditions.  Clay soils that become too dry will shrink and not be able to maintain the physical elevation of

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Foundation Repair

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Often, a foundation settlement problem first appears as a small crack, a sticking door, a jammed window.  If not addressed properly, these problems usually get worse with time. If the problem is ignored, more serious problems, such as ruptured water and sewer lines, damaged electrical lines, tripping

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Dodson Foundation and Drainage Company

PO Box 1699
Allen, TX 75013

Phone: 972.429.8888
Fax: 972.429.8528

Testimonials

You proved to be flexible, communicative and professional. You and your crews were so trustworthy and honest that I was free to leave the house in your hands for extended periods even after I moved in with no concern that all would be well on my return. What could have been a difficult process for me worked out to be mostly pleasant. — Jim Brown
Just a short note to say "Thank You" for making the repairs to our foundation in our sunroom. The outside door now opens! We were concerned about all the glass we had in the sunroom and the glass came through without any breakage. We are very happy with the work that your crew did. The area where foundation work was completed, was clean and back to the way it was before repairs began. Your crew was very professional and helpful in a number of places. — Stephen and Charlene Seachord
I found tom to be a very down-to-earth, honest and genuine person who is truly interesting in pleasing the customer and making sure that all jobs are done the way they should be. He also charges reasonable prices for great work. He makes you feel confident that, no matter what sort of problems arise during the job, he will solve them to your complete satisfaction, and he in fact does just that. The root barrier installation went so well that I asked Tom if he could go ahead and build me a… — Karen G. Medley
In November 2004 your firm installed root barriers around five trees to protect our foundation. In addition you installed surface drains and a surface/French drain to carry off water from a flat portion of our side yard. This work was accomplished in a timely and professional manner with minimal disturbance to the yard. On completion the work area was clean, neat and restored as nearly as possible to its previous condition. Thank you for a job well done. Feel free to use us as a reference… — Walter Simmons
On behalf of Hope's Door clients and staff I would like to express appreciation for a job well done. The shelter facility looks great. Your professionalism and compassion for the work we do made the remodeling easy for clients and staff. The shelter staff and I enjoyed working with you. — Hayedeh Jahansouz
Thank you for your help with correcting a problem with drainage and soil expansion under our enclosed patio. You are very knowledgeable and practical with the solution. Also, thank you so much for the final cleanup and smoothing of the dirt so i can add soda. You picked up all of your waste materials and removed them from the property, and I appreciate that so much. — Thomas B. Fisher
Last fall, I discovered what I thought was a foundation problem in my house. I contacted Dodson's Service to inspect the house and the problem. Upon inspecting the problem, Mr. Tom Dodson informed me that it was not a foundation problem, but a drainage problem. I contracted with Dodson's service, to fix the problem. My drainage problem was fixed quickly, efficiently, and professionally. I was very impressed with the service that was given to me by their personnel. I would not hesitate… — Geoffrey L. Condren
I wanted to write this letter to thank you for helping with my foundation quote. Your expertise and engineering contact helped me immensely as I sold my farm. The buyer tried to get the highest quote possible and your assessment and solution was a trump in resasonableness and saved me thousands of dollars. — Jeff Tissing
I appreciate the job you did, installing approximately ninety feet of root barriers between the large oak trees and our front foundation. Your crew accomplished the job in a timely and professional manner and restored the yard to its near previous condition. Your pricing was reasonable for the job done and I would be happy to recommend Dodson Foundation and Remodeling to anyone needing similar work. — Ted L. Spurlock
It is my distinct privilege to recommend the firm of Dodson Foundation and Remodeling, of Allen, TX. Tom Dodson, owner and primary engineer, is a business man of high integrity and meticulous craftsmanship. Each member of his entire crew of workmen is dependable, proficient, and takes great pride in not only their work, but also the manner in which they service their customers. My Wife and I are happy to give notice that the Golden Rule is still alive and well in the DFW area. — Dr. Harrell and Sharron Lucky