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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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