Tag
foundations
6 Porch Notes tagged “foundations,” from counties across Colorado.
Home and property - Arapahoe County
Expansive soils are a normal home question along Arapahoe County's Front Range
Much of the Front Range urban corridor that includes Arapahoe County sits on clay-rich soils that can swell and shift, which is why foundations get extra attention here.
Read note ->Home and property - Douglas County
In parts of Douglas County, the ground under a house can move
Some areas of Douglas County sit on steeply tilted, swelling bedrock that can heave and damage foundations, which is why the state geological survey maps it.
Read note ->Water and land - Denver County
Denver sprinkler leaks waste water and can hurt the yard
A leaking Denver sprinkler wastes water and can pool against a foundation, so fixing broken heads and valves early protects the house too.
Read note ->Home and property - El Paso County
In Colorado Springs and Black Forest, the ground can lift a foundation
Expansive clay and dipping bedrock around Colorado Springs and Black Forest can lift a foundation, so a soils report is normal homework before you buy.
Read note ->Home and property - Larimer County
Swelling soil is normal Larimer County foundation homework
Swelling soils expand when wet and can damage Front Range homes, so drainage and foundation condition are worth a close look before you buy.
Read note ->Home and property - Pueblo County
Expansive clay soils are a real Pueblo-area home question
Parts of the Front Range piedmont around Pueblo have clay-rich soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry, which is worth understanding before buying or building.
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