What kind of soil do you have and how do you care for your foundation to prevent problems?
(I don't live in Texas but I am noticing some reasons I should learn about this.)
You have to water the foundation constantly to prevent movement of the soil. Most of us have soaker hoses that are buried around the perimeter of the house that provides a constant drip of water.
It’s not unusual to have cracked foundation that costs thousands to repair, and the repairs are expensive and a total nightmare.
It start with cracks in the walls, doors that stick or can’t be opened/closed at all, wide gaps in the bricks and mortar.
The soil moves a large amount with changes in moisture and that causes to roads to buckle and break.
It’s not as bad as I may have made it seem, but it is a problem that new residents must learn quickly or suffer a multi-thousand dollar bill for repairs.