Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

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

Soil Map and Conditions

Good soil is a crucial component for the stability of any structure. Its type and long-term health must be considered before breaking ground on a building’s foundation. In certain regions of the country, the soil can be affected by a... Read more

Worsening Drought Conditions in Dallas & San Antonio Could Lead to Foundation Damage

According to the US Drought Monitor, a service that tracks drought conditions throughout the United States, over half of Texas and much of Oklahoma are currently experiencing abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions. Dry Conditions Lead to Soil Movement Clay... Read more

Understanding Foundation Problems in San Antonio

The biggest cause of foundation problems in an area like San Antonio, where many homes are built on slab on-grade foundations, is a result of changing moisture levels underneath the home. Once you understand the cause, you can better determine... Read more

Prepping for a Basement Remodeling Project

For weekend warriors that love home improvement projects there’s often no task more daunting than converting a dark, scary basement into a useful extension of the home. Basement restoration projects almost always start out positive. You begin by brainstorming the... Read more

Hybrid Piling

There are several different piling types used for foundation repairs. They include concrete pads, concrete piers, pressed pilings, steel piers, helical piers, bell bottom piers and a few other less common builds. Each piling type can come in a variety... Read more

Sinkhole News and Prevention

Here’s a news teaser that will keep you watching: ”Is your house about to be swallowed whole by the earth? Find out tonight after the game!” As crazy as that might sound, real stories about the ground literally falling out... Read more

Cleaning Up Storm Water Damage

Heavy rain and strong winds can create a wide range of problems for homeowners. When city sewers can’t handle a sudden surge in storm water, that water can back up and flood basements, or it can saturate the ground to... Read more