Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

6 Fast and affordable repair secrets that make sunken concrete look like new

Cracked, sunken concrete can make a house look run down way before its time. Those heaved sidewalks and uneven driveways can hurt the curb appeal of even the best kept properties. If you’ve got concrete surfaces that need help, you... Read more

Health & Safety Measures

Our Commitment to Your Health, Home & Safety A reputable construction company since 1933, Olshan has been deemed an essential service here to support homeowners. Currently open & taking appointments. We are dedicated to the health & safety of the... Read more

Olshan’s newly patented tilt wall repair technology is a windfall for commercial property owners

It’s hard to beat tilt wall structures for speed and flexibility. Tilt walls are poured on site, near the footprint of the structure, and then raised into place once they’re cured. Because they’re formed close to the spot where they’ll... Read more

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