Should I remove a tree near my foundation?
Not always. A root barrier or better watering may be enough. The inspection looks at where movement is happening before anyone suggests removing a tree.
Plano's established neighborhoods are now decades old, and the expansive clay under them has been working on those slabs the whole time.
Much of Plano was built from the 1970s through the 1990s, mostly on post-tensioned slab foundations over expansive Blackland Prairie clay. Many of those homes now have mature shade trees close to the house, along with original gutters and grading that may no longer carry water away well.
Hot, dry summers shrink the clay and heavy rain swells it, so movement often follows the seasons.
Large trees and uneven sprinkler coverage can leave one side of a Plano home much drier than the other. Watering and drainage are often part of the answer alongside any structural repair. See drainage and moisture control.
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Not always. A root barrier or better watering may be enough. The inspection looks at where movement is happening before anyone suggests removing a tree.
Most homes from that era are. Check the garage for a stamped notice warning not to cut the slab, and mention it when you request an inspection.
Yes. Keeping clay moisture more even, especially during droughts, can reduce seasonal movement. See how to water your foundation.
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