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Any chance you could talk about foundations and how not to get taken to the cleaners on a foundation repair?

That would be great. Something I learned after getting wildly different estimates from several foundation repair companies was that it’s a good idea to have an independent structural engineer come survey your house. He will take measurements and do other analysis of what needs to be done without trying to sell you anything else. This report cost me about $300, but I paid $6k to have my foundation repaired instead of the $12-18K estimates I had been getting.

I am getting an EDD check and I have a rental i received thru a Living Trust. Do i need to report the money from rental on my EDD form? I am so confused because they only talk about work/employment income.
I’d appreciate time. thanks, Julie

I’m looking to install solar panels and possibly solar thermal here in Houston.  I was wondering if there were any recommendations for solid, reputable companies?  Thanks!

A week or two ago there was a show about foundations cracking and what to do and who to call…..my parents house off of Braeswood and Gessner developed a huge crack all along the brick on an outside wall this weekend…..can you share the name of the gentleman that you had on the show or any info you can share with me.  Thank you very much.

Hello Marc,
           
My name is Jesse, I am a licensed irrigator here in
Houston. On Friday January 27th I caught the tail end of your show about
installing irrigation systems.
I
heard a caller say it is best to find a company that is installing a
sprinkler system in your neighborhood then ask the workers if they can
stop by and put one in for you on the weekend. In effort to save money.
He must not be aware that you have to be a licensed irrigator to install
a sprinkler system for anyone else but yourself. Texas State law
requires a detailed design for any system being installed, also many
cities in the area require a permit to be pulled and a
back-flow inspection to be performed afterwards.  These
laws are in place to protect the homeowners and irrigation companies.
An improperly installed sprinkler system can waste a lot of water and
chances are if you go cheap on the install you will pay for it later
with repairs.  I have attached a link to the TCEQ website that explains
what is required by a homeowner as well as licensed irrigator. I love my
profession very much and want everyone to have the facts about
irrigation design and installation. We are running low on water in this
state and it is our responsibility to preserve what we have. If a
homeowner wants to save money by doing the install themselves that is
fine but please make sure a professional design is done and all laws are
respected
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                Thank you for your time, JesseBelow is a link to the TCEQ laws for state of Texas

http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/compliance/compliance_support/regulatory/irrigation/forms_li/faqbyowners2.pdf

Jesse,  Thanks for the update.  This is good homework!