Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

How to Avoid Foundation Cracks with Proper Drainage

Mother Nature may have a mind of her own, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to help prevent potential foundation problems. For example, did you know that adding a swimming pool, patio or even flower beds to your... Read more

Foundation Maintenance & Lawn Drainage Primer

Studies reveal that homeowners spend tens-of-billions of dollars on foundation repair each year! One of the leading culprits? Poor foundation maintenance. Especially when it comes to utilizing a proper drainage system. That’s right, bad drainage will do a lot more... Read more

Scared to Go Into Your Wet Basement?

Scared to go into your basement? Afraid you will find a wet basement, damp musty odors or worse, a flooded basement? You’re not alone! Many homeowners with a wet basement, especially with older homes have this same concern. Finding these problems... Read more

Trees and Tree Roots Can Adversely Affect Foundation Performance and Cause Foundation Repair Problems

Let’s talk about trees! We all love them because they beautify our yard, provide shade and as a result can reduce cooling bills. But when trees are planted to close to your foundation they can cause foundation problems. Why? The... Read more

“Spring Ahead” with Proper Home Maintenance

Warmer weather is upon us, Easter egg hunts are just around the corner, and everyone recently had the chance to “spring ahead” due to daylight savings time. All of these events mean one thing: Spring is in the air. For... Read more

Basement Flooding Solutions

When your home is hit with heavy rain or snow, many times it results in a flooded basement. Water can also collect outside your home near the structure, causing problems with your foundation walls. Once the soil gets saturated, it... Read more

Expansive Soils, Homeowners and Homeowners Insurance

SW-NoiM726U In a typical year in the United States, expansive soils cause damage to more homes than earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Most homeowners insurance does not cover damage from expansive soils. Expansive soils contain a significant amount of... Read more

5 Reasons You Do not Want to Ignore a Wet Basement

Homeowners often find excuses for ignoring wet basement problems with comments such as ”Well, I’m never in it” or ”I don’t go down there so what’s the point?” perhaps forgetting that this space is central to the effective workings of... Read more

Don’t Let Earthquakes Ruin Your Home’s Foundation in Oklahoma

First, a sweltering heat wave and lack of rainfall baked the state of Oklahoma over the summer, drying up the soil and putting hundreds of home foundations at risk. Now, recent earthquakes are causing additional problems for property owners—and not... Read more

Draining Your Water Heater Improves Performance and Ensures Hot Showers this Fall

Now that Halloween is over it is time to start preparing for the colder weather that is headed our way. With colder weather, greater demand is put on your water heater to heat the water and deliver your hot shower.... Read more