Bad soils of Fort Worth, TX: maintaining constant level of moisture

[Edita D.]

Hello,

Our property located in Fort Worth,TX had a foundation repair after which it was recommended maintaining a constant level of moisture in the soil near and under the house (by placing a soaker hose on each side of the foundation no farther than 12'' from the edge of foundation to water DAILY during hot and dry months).

Our property management company wrote a letter to our tenant explaining this, however I can not guarantee tenant complies. 

Any Fort Worth landlords out there? What do you guys do with your properties? Did you hire a gardener to do this?

Thanks!

[Al Williamson]

@Edita D. yes, in my mind, care for your structures foundation should not be a tenant responsibility. You can have a temperature controlled sprinkler controller built for you and programmed for your needs. That would automate this for you.

Those type of sensors are readily available and inexpensive. Ask your local nerd for a little help.