Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

Winter Storms and Runoff Create Problems for Basement Foundations

With a little knowledge and the right expert help, you can knock homeowner worries out of this year’s wave of winter storms. Learn where winter threats are most likely to attack your home and how you can take steps now... Read more

Closing on a New Home with Foundation Problems? Do This Next.

How likely is it that the home you’re about to buy has foundation problems? A soil shift of just one inch over a distance of about thirty feet can be enough to trigger a repair issue, but that doesn’t necessarily... Read more

Home Elevation – The Restoration and Preservation of Houston Homes and Communities Continues

Although it has been over a year since Hurricane Harvey, homeowners are still feeling the effects of one of the costliest tropical storms in history. While the short-term recovery has mostly concluded, the path towards long-term recovery and stability is... Read more

Hurricane Harvey – 1 Year Later

One year later, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston homeowners and city planners are still working to resolve one of the city’s most serious issues – flooding. The fact is, Hurricane Harvey, considered a “500-year storm” was hardly the... Read more

Celebrating 90 Years of Service

Did you know? Since we first opened our doors way back in 1933, we have serviced close to 800,000 homeowners. And we’ve found that about 20% of the homes we visit do not require foundation repair! Get these fun facts... Read more

What Can I Do About Sunken Concrete?

Concrete is a material that when not properly maintained can create a lot of headaches. Once concrete starts to sink, your liabilities will go in the opposite direction and your concerns will go up too. Structural damages can cause permanent... Read more

Foundation Repair From The Interior

When entire foundations are sinking and sagging, installing underpinnings such as support piers or pilings under the ground around the perimeter of the foundation is often the preferred method of repair. This will lift the foundation back to a satisfactory... Read more

What You Need To Know About Raising Your Home Above Base Flood Elevation After Hurricane Harvey

Since Hurricane Harvey, Olshan has gotten hundreds of calls from homeowners in areas like, Bear Creek, Beaumont, Bellaire, Braeswood, Cinco Ranch, Champions, Conroe, Cypress, Eastex, Ellington, Galveston, Jersey Village, Klein, Lake Jackson, Port Arthur, Kingwood, Memorial, Meyerland and Northshore, looking... Read more

Remodeling Your Home After Hurricane Harvey? You Might Want to Check the Foundation First

If your home took-on water during Hurricane Harvey and you suspect that you might have foundation problems, like cracks in walls or uneven floors, it’s best to have your home inspected before making cosmetic repairs or installing new flooring. Here’s... Read more

Have You Been Putting Off Foundation Repair? Here’s 10 Reasons Why That Might Not Be The Best Idea

The 10 Biggest Consequences of Postponing Foundation Repair If you’re like most homeowners, you’re not a fan of unexpected surprises that can stretch your budget. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, unexpected expenses come with the territory of being... Read more