Why Florida Sinkholes Should be Repaired ASAP Sinkholes are a major issue for Florida homeowners. If one opens up, it could swallow part of your home, your car, your garage, or even yourself. Sinkholes pose a serious risk to both [...]
Sinkhole Damages Buildings at Popular Resort in Clermont, FL
Sinkhole Damage at Resort A 60-foot wide sinkhole at Summer Bay Resort in Clermont, FL collapsed one three-story building forcing 35 people to be evacuated. Luckily, the guests called for help before the collapse after hearing loud noises and windows [...]
Sinkholes are a Concern for Waterfront Homes in Florida
Sinkholes Concerns for Waterfront Homes in Florida The view of living in a waterfront home in Florida can be very inviting. There can also be the constant struggle of trying to save the property from a devastating sinkhole. Florida is [...]
Common Florida Soil Problems: Shrinking, Swelling, & Subsiding Soils
Florida Soil Problems The soil beneath homes and businesses in Florida contain earth materials that can cause these structures to become damaged. The soil in Florida shrinks and swells depending on the moisture content. When the soil becomes wet, it [...]
What is Sinkhole Insurance and What Does it Cover for Your Florida Home?
Sinkhole Insurance in Florida Florida experiences more sinkhole activity than any other state. There is a Florida Statute that requires every insurer to also provide coverage for catastrophic ground collapse. However, this may not cover sinkhole damage. The law defines [...]