May 13, 2022 | Structural Contractor
Have you noticed a rotten smell coming up through your floor? And is it even worse if you go outside around the perimeter of your house? And does the smell seem to have intensified over the past couple of days? Well, the good news is that you now know where the smell...
Apr 13, 2022 | Structural Contractor
Have you noticed a strange and maybe even foul odor in your home lately? This anonymous and unpleasant scent that is suddenly infiltrating your home may be coming from your crawl space. It’s a common occurrence in Florida due to our warm and humid climate. Crawl...
Mar 9, 2022 | Structural Contractor
Many Florida single family homes have crawl space foundations. There are good reasons for this as crawl spaces have some benefits over slab or concrete foundations. Yes, crawl spaces aren’t spacious, but they do add one to two feet of space between the ground and...
Feb 22, 2022 | Structural Contractor
Even though the real estate market is still in a favorable position for sellers, it makes perfect sense to have all of your “ducks in a row” to get the best price possible. That means including a foundation inspection report. Yes, you can list a property for sale “as...
Oct 13, 2021 | Structural Contractor
There are many reasons why new homes are popular today. They’re fresh and almost a blank canvas waiting for the new owner to mold it into their dream home. This sounds appealing, doesn’t it? On the other hand, picture yourself roaming around in a truly old historic...
Sep 8, 2021 | Structural Contractor
September is Florida’s most active month during our hurricane season. Regardless of whether a hurricane or tropical storm directly impacts our area, chances are you will be affected by accompanying heavy bouts of rain. And add the fact that we are in our “rainy”...
Jun 17, 2021 | Structural Contractor
Does this look familiar? Is this a scene from a horror movie? Or is it the crawlspace under a home? Here’s the big reveal, it’s the crawlspace under a home. A home that could be yours. As professional foundation inspectors we run into all types of scenarios, including...
May 11, 2021 | Structural Contractor
Your home or building is possibly the biggest financial investment you’ll ever make. It makes perfect sense to strive to maintain the value of that investment. At the base of that investment is your foundation. Think of it this way. Your foundation plays the same role...
Feb 17, 2021 | Structural Contractor
Did you know that the type of plants and trees you choose to landscape your property with can impact your foundation? It’s true. And, let’s face it, you always want to avoid foundation damage if possible. It’s a lot easier to choose (or replace) existing plants,...
Feb 2, 2021 | Structural Contractor
Remodeling your home can be great for its appearance, utility, and market value. When you choose and execute home upgrades wisely, you get more out of living in your home and make more money when you sell it. However, for renovation projects to succeed, the house must...
