Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

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

Bell Bottom Pier vs. Cable Lock ST Plus – Why Did Olshan Stop Recommending the Bell Bottom Pier on Most Homes Over 2 Decades Ago?

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

Mudjacking or Polyurethane Injection: Which is the Better Solution for You?

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

Are Bugs Infesting Your Crawl Space? Here’s What You Can Do About it if you Live in Tennessee

If you have a crawl space beneath your home, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about it. In fact, like most homeowners, you probably don’t spend any time thinking about it. This is unfortunate, because when you neglect your... Read more

East Texas Drought – Is Your Home At Risk?

Drought isn’t a word that always leaps to mind when you think of East Texas and Louisiana. We normally picture a wet region with humid summers and volatile storm seasons, but recent rainfall numbers tell a different story. By all... Read more

Home Improvement Ideas to Avoid

There are many reasons that a homeowner might decide to make upgrades or improvements to their property. They may want to enjoy the look, feel, and functionality of the new enhancement themselves — but an added perk is boosting the... Read more

Understanding Retaining Wall Damage

A retaining wall is a barrier that is specially designed and built to hold back other material and withstand pressure over a prolonged period of time. Often retaining walls are found in basements and hold back soil, but they can... Read more

Can Foundation Problems Impact Real Estate Transactions? Buy and Sell with Confidence

Foundation problems can be a red flag when you’re trying to buy or sell a home, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker. In many cases, armed with the right information, you can... Read more

Noticing Cracks in a Commercial Property?

For more than 90 Years, Olshan Foundation Repair has provided high-quality repair services for residential homes throughout the country. But the professional services at Olshan include commercial and industrial project teams as well. For projects large, small or in between,... Read more