How to Prevent Soil Erosion Around Foundations Soil erosion can wreak havoc on a home’s foundation. Without a protective layer of topsoil, the ground near the home’s foundation has a much more difficult time regulating moisture, causing the soil to quickly expand and contract. If you can prevent soil erosion, you can help prevent future […]
How Do Sinkholes Form? Karst Terrain Leads to Sinkholes The idea of the ground opening beneath your feet is a scary prospect. However, sinkholes are a reality and can damage your home and property. Spectators view a sinkhole that opened along a road in Maryland. Photo courtesy of the United States Geological Survey Homeowners, especially […]
What are helical tieback anchors, and what do they do? Helical tiebacks are a highly effective repair option for a specific job: straightening and strengthening basement and other sub-grade (below-ground) walls, as well as retaining walls. In many ways, they resemble helical piers or piles, from the steel bars to the helical plates that allow […]
Winter Cold Causes Basement Foundation Cracks to Grow Those of us who live in the areas of the US with harsh winters are used to the cold, but your foundation isn’t. When temperatures are freezing, this can affect a home’s foundation. It is important to be aware of your home foundation problems. When the temperature […]
5 Ways to Check Your Foundation Wondering if your home has a foundation problem? Over time, your home’s foundation may shift or settle. While a bit of change is absolutely normal, significant shifting, cracks, or tilting structures could indicate serious issues. Fortunately, you can catch early warning signs with a simple walk-around inspection. Here are […]
Helical Tiebacks Straighten Rotating Walls “You spin me right round …” might be OK for record players, but it’s not a phrase you want associated with your basement wall. A rotating foundation wall is a serious issue, but a helical tie-back wall system is the solution. More specifically, foundation wall rotation is caused by water-logged, […]
Why Are My Front Steps Sinking? Are your front steps sinking, tipping, tilting, settling or pulling away from your foundation? (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The lazy days of summer are a great time to sit on your front porch sipping lemonade and visiting with neighbors. But does something seem off? Are your front steps […]
Getting to the Root of Foundation Issues Majestic trees in your front yard may add beauty and shade to your property, but what’s happening beneath the surface? Are the root systems damaging your home’s foundation? Trees can bring many benefits to your property. They add to the curb appeal, and by providing shade, they can […]
Sidewalk Leveling: Avoid Trip Hazards We have all been there. You are walking out to your car in the driveway and all of a sudden you trip over your sidewalk. The concrete has begun to sink and the lip of the next slab catches your toe. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, tripping […]
Sloping Floors? Hairline Cracks? Time for House Leveling! Have you noticed that your home has sloping floors or that you have hairline cracks in your walls, floors, tiles, and drywall? These are all signs that you may have foundation problems. There are several reasons why a home may settle. Some of the most common reasons […]