- 1993Median year homes were built, Noonday (ACS)
- CuthbertMost extensive soil series, Smith County (NRCS)
- 47.7 inYearly rain, Tyler (NOAA normal)
- 7 mi southwest of TylerStraight-line distance
Ground and housing
What is under Noonday homes
The soil survey for Smith County maps Cuthbert, Wolfpen, Pickton as its most widespread soil series, so the ground under a Noonday lot can differ from the next street over. Half of Noonday homes were built before or around 1993 (Census ACS), a useful clue to original parts and methods. Permit rules for Noonday are on the official site: https://cityofnoonday.com
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What we handle in Noonday
Noonday, home of the sweet onion
What shapes foundations here
Noonday Onion
Noonday, settled by the 1860s with a post office from 1880, is known for the Noonday Onion, which must be grown within ten miles of town. It had 612 people in 2020 and covers 2 square miles.
Rural homes
Many homes sit on rural lots, some on piers.
Sandy farmland
Sandy soil over clay holds water at the clay layer.
Trees
Wooded lots mean roots near foundations.
Local issues
Common foundation issues in Noonday homes
Floors sloping in an older farmhouse
Older rural homes are often pier-and-beam. Sunken piers and moisture-damaged sills are the usual causes, and the fix is new piers and shims.
Water standing after heavy rain
Sandy farmland drains quickly at the surface, but water then sits on the clay layer. Grading and drains move it away from footings.
Cracks on the side nearest big trees
Tree roots can pull moisture from clay in drought. Watering the soil near the foundation in long dry spells can reduce movement.
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