Since 1971, everyone on our Lee Engineering team has dedicated themselves to being leaders in irrigation, drainage, foundation preservation and water conservation technologies. As the pioneering foundation watering system company in Texas, we have applied our expertise in structural forensics to develop the ideal foundation watering system designed to minimize the movement of home foundations across North Texas.
When properly installed, root barriers can delay or even eliminate the need for foundation repairs. If foundation work has already been completed, root barriers will assist the remedial piers in performing to their full potential long term.
Trees growing too close to a foundation can dramatically affect the moisture content of the supporting soils within the zone of influence beneath the structure. Root systems extract large quantities of water from underlying soils and result in large volumetric changes in the soils (shrinkage and swelling). As trees absorb water from the soil, the foundation of the home will settle in unsupported areas.
Lee Sprinkler, Drainage, and Foundation Preservation Company fixed my drainage problem on the side of my house. They were very professional, backed up their work, and were there on the day they committed. They did an excellent job, and my drainage issue is now resolved.
Arlington, TX
“It’s always a problem to know who to call for repairs around our house. But we are so pleased we called Lee Engineering. The two gentlemen you sent to repair our system did an outstanding job for us in a pleasant and professional manner,”
North TX
“Your men always patiently answer all of my many questions and are careful to show me what repairs are made. Thanks – we can’t have this property maintained without you,”
Grapevine, TX
Foundation preservation means protecting your home’s foundation before serious damage happens, mainly by managing the moisture in the soil around and beneath it. For North Texas homes, that means a combination of proper drainage, balanced soil moisture, and tree root management.
Early signs are usually cosmetic, like hairline cracks around doors and windows that come and go with the seasons. More serious signs include doors that won’t operate, window separation, larger cracks in the foundation, walls, or brick, and voids or gaps beneath the slab or soil pulling away from it.
Yes. Roots can pull large amounts of water from the soil beneath your home, causing shrinkage and settling in unsupported areas. When properly installed, root barriers can delay or even eliminate the need for foundation repairs. If repairs have already been done, they help remedial piers perform to their full potential.
Every home is different, so our engineer-trained team evaluates your property and builds a custom plan to protect your foundation. Our quotes are always free, so you can find out what your home needs with no obligation.
