Historic Homes – We Love Them!

Historic Homes – We Love Them!

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...
Hurricane Season and Your Home’s Foundation

Hurricane Season and Your Home’s Foundation

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”...
Crawl Space Creep Show

Crawl Space Creep Show

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...
The Pros of Foundation Repair

The Pros of Foundation Repair

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...
Landscaping and Your Foundation

Landscaping and Your Foundation

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,...
Stilt Home Foundation Q&A

Stilt Home Foundation Q&A

Florida living involves being near water! And living in Tampa Bay means you are surrounded by every type of water – from the Gulf of Mexico, to Tampa Bay, to numerous lakes, rivers and canals. Oh, and did we mention wet weather? Tampa Bay is also home to...
Your Uneven Foundation

Your Uneven Foundation

Is your foundation uneven? Not sure? An uneven foundation can lead to serious issues down the road. In Florida, ground settling is a common occurrence. It may be the result of standing water during our rainy or hurricane season, or even the result of the beginning of...
Uh Oh! Foundation Problem Signs

Uh Oh! Foundation Problem Signs

A major part of being an owner of a home or building is knowing the warning signs of potential issues, especially foundation issues. The foundation is the stable base of the building that supports the entire structure. Structural integrity depends on a secure...