​​Foundation Repair for Highlands, Texas

Highlands, also known as Elena, is on the Missouri Pacific line north of State Highway 73 and west of Farm Road 2100 in the industrialized area of eastern Harris County. The community of roughly nine square miles was named Highlands because when it was founded, the east bank of the San Jacinto River, where it is located, was higher than the west. 

Soil Order of Highlands, Texas

The system for classifying soils, Soil Taxonomy, is used worldwide. The highest level of Soil Taxonomy is the Soil Order. There are 12 recognized soil orders in the world. Of these, the state of Texas has nine. There are more than 1,300 soil series in Texas, and each series is classified in one of these nine soil orders.
 
The Houston Black series is an example of a VERTISOL. Vertisols are characterized by the presence of a mineral in the clay fraction called smectite. This mineral swells markedly when moist and shrinks when dry. Houston Black soils occur in the Blackland Prairie in the central part of the state from Bonham south to San Antonio.
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Postal Service of Highlands, Texas

The United States Postal Service operates Post Offices for the following Zip Codes: 77562

Do You Have A Foundation Issue in Highlands, Texas?

Have you found noticeable signs of structural damage to your home or business, that may include:
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·       Hairline fractures or cracks (vertical, horizontal or zigzagging)
·       Sloping, sagging or buckling of foundation floors or walls
·       Ruptures or gaps
·       Crumbling or flaking (of the concrete)
·       Moisture (including pooling water, mold and stains)
·       Or other concerning issues
 
Then call us today at 281-334-8810 or click here for someone to contact you.
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