In Nebraska ranchers are being forced to sell off livestock, homeowners in Arkansas are under water restrictions, and the Governor of Kansas has declared a statewide drought emergency. Much of the Midwest is suffering through one of the most widespread droughts we’ve seen in years. The worst since the 1950s, according to the National Climatic Data Center.
The U.S. Drought Monitor currently indicates D3-D4 drought intensity across several states in the Midwest, including, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The drought intensity scale ranges from D0 (abnormally dry) to D4 (exceptional). In fact, over half the country is considered “abnormally dry” or worse. And the bad news keeps coming – there’s no significant rainfall forecasted in these areas which means conditions are expected to get worse.
As you can imagine, this extreme drought is creating foundation problems for an unprecedented number of homeowners spanning the entire Midwest. As the number of foundation problems increases, many news outlets are turning to Olshan Foundation Solutions and our 75 years of industry experience for guidance. In just the past few days Olshan Foundation has been tapped by news outlets in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Houston, Texas, and Little Rock, Arkansas for insight – these broadcasts can be seen here. While there are a lot of homeowners can do to help prevent severe foundation cracks from developing, Mother Nature can be relentless.
If you’re already seeing signs of foundation cracks we recommend acting as soon as possible. As the dry climate continues, signs of foundation problems will increase and the demand for foundation repair will continue to rise. In many areas like Oklahoma City and Plano, waiting lists are already beginning to form. By scheduling a foundation repair estimate early-on you’ll be able to keep the problem from getting worse during these extreme conditions.
If you’re seeing signs of foundation distress schedule a free estimate as soon as possible – before you’re stuck on a waiting list and before the problem becomes more serious. With over 90 years of experience repairing foundations in Houston and beyond, see why your neighbors have turned to the experts at Olshan Foundation Solutions! Give us a call at (713) 223-1900 or Contact Us today for a free estimate & consultation!