Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

10 Great Reasons to Become an Olshan Crew Member

We spend nearly one third, or 30% of our time at work in our chosen field or discipline. This is an extraordinary amount over our entire lives. Choosing an organization that you can trust to treat you fairly, give you... Read more

Great News for Hurricane Harvey Homeowners. $258 Million in Disaster Relief Funds

If you live in one of the key relief areas hit by Hurricane Harvey, you might have some good news coming your way. The Texas General Land Office has set aside some block grants you can use for home repairs,... Read more

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