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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At Olshan, We Specialize in Providing the Most Effective Repair Methods to Homeowners Here at Olshan, we have strived to position ourselves at the forefront in foundation repair technology since our inception in 1933. This dedication has enabled us to... Read more

Make no mistake, moisture in basements or crawl spaces is a problem, and it’s one you’d be smart to do something about. Moisture in the lower areas of the home can cause a number of destructive effects in the basement... Read more

Concrete structures are subject to a wide variety of environmental stresses, many of which can cause damage, like cracks, heaving or sinking. Once settlement begins, these problems almost always get worse over time as the soil beneath the structure continues... Read more