Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

The End of the Drought, Not Your Foundation Problems

For most of the country, September officially marks the beginning of fall, complete with changing leaves, Labor Day weekend and back-to-school shopping. However, in Dallas and the rest of Texas, it still feels like the middle of summer. The state is facing the worst year... Read more

Foundation Repair and What it Can Do for You

Even the highest quality new home doesn’t stay new forever. Over time, various factors can cause damage to the foundation of your home, including nearby tree roots, expanding clay soil and seasonal weather changes. These factors can cause your foundation to sink, or settle,... Read more

Homeowners Should Take Caution When Hiring Foundation Repair Contractors

While the east coast struggles with shocking earthquakes and devastating hurricanes, Dallas, Houston and the rest of Texas continue to suffer through unrelenting heat and drought. And as new cracks continue to appear in home foundations, phone calls come pouring... Read more

Galveston Gumbo Clay, Homes Falling Through the Cracks?

The south Texas soil is known for its absorbency, and thus its propensity for growing fruits and vegetables. Galveston ”gumbo clay”, as it is colloquially referred, is much like a sponge, expanding as it soaks up and retains moisture. Contrarily, in very hot, dry... Read more

Water Your Foundation, Not Your Lawn

Area homes have been destroyed in the recent drought. Some homeowners report cracked ceilings and walls, slanting floors and doors that no longer shut. The cost of foundation repairs following drought damage can be high, as drought can cause your home’s foundation to... Read more

Oklahoma Counties Declared Drought Disaster Areas

The US Department of Agriculture has declared all but 3 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties a “disaster” are due to wildfires and drought. Residents are now able to apply for federal farm loans and emergency government assistance. As the entire Southwest... Read more

Drought Affecting Your Wallets

Don’t let the costliest drought on record affect your personal finances! Reports speculate Texas drought costs will top $8 billion in fire damage, lost agriculture and water depletion. As the rainfall deficit continues to increase, the cost to Texans steadily... Read more

Tropical Storm Not Enough to Quench Texas’ Thirst

There are storms a-brewing in the gulf, and Texans hope it will bring some relief for the drought currently plaguing the area. Considering this is the third worst drought in recorded US history, it will likely take more than a... Read more

Over 100 degree days in Kansas City could create the need for Kansas City Foundation Repair

This week Kansas City has experienced multiple days with 100 degree temperatures. Severe weather patterns like these with extreme heat and dry conditions following rainy, cool periods creates volatility in the expansive clay soils under most homes which can cause... Read more

Drought Throughout Southern and South Central US

The dry weather and drought conditions are extending across Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. You can see the US Drought monitor at http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html These drought conditions have homeowners concerned and for good reason. Foundation Repair can be imminent... Read more