Foundation Repair Basics

Be very careful of a contractor who wants to suggest an expensive structural foundation repair with just a visual inspection.

We are often asked...

"Do I need to have the foundation of my home.

Real Estate Tips: Home Buyers Beware

We often hear from recent home-buyers a story that seems to be a reoccurring theme for us. That is, new home-buyer buys home, and six months to 12 months later starts to notice cracks in walls and.

A Call for Discussion on Foundation Investigation Standards

Having Foundation Investigation Standards is Crucial.

One of the groups that I have participated with in the past is the Foundation Performance Association. This is an independent engineering group.

Thermal Set Plastic Coating versus Galvanization

As an installer of two different underpinning systems, I have firsthand knowledge of both thermal set plastic coated and galvanized piers. I have been a part of the debate between the two protective.

Sham Investigations Part II: More smoke and mirrors

As more homeowners are starting to realize the advantages of having a foundation inspection that is scientific, objective, and thorough, using industry standards, and engineering oversight, the.

Foundation Types

Rules of Thumb for Diagnosing Foundation Problems Part IV: Foundation Types

What type of Foundation do you have? The type of foundation plays a significant role in helping determine heave vs..

The Insiders view of Foundation Repair Part 2

In my last few blogs I discussed how foundation contractors commonly misdiagnose foundation repairs often installing piles when there has been no foundation movement, mistaking the symptoms of heave.