This is an archive of all the blog posts about foundation repair on our website.
Cracks in walls and ceilings are very common. Even brand new buildings get them as they settle into the soil. Of course, an older building is more likely to have cracks in walls and ceilings. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean [...]
Drainage Around a Foundation Is Important Drainage around a foundation is important. So important in fact, that poor drainage around your home’s foundation can even threaten its structural integrity. If runoff from rain and snow isn’t channeled far enough away [...]
There’s a reason helical piers (also known as helical piles or screw piles) are often the first choice when it comes to building foundations in new construction projects. They’re easy to install, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. They have a wide variety [...]
There are a variety of ways to underpin (i.e. lift up) a building that has settled and in this article we’re going to take a look at the difference between hydraulic piers and pressed concrete piers. We’re then going to [...]
Soil scouring vs erosion Soil scouring is a form of soil erosion. So, let’s start by talking briefly about erosion… Soil erosion is a natural process that happens when areas of the earth’s surface or substrate wear down because [...]
