We’ve all heard the children’s story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears where the porridge is “too hot” and “too cold” then “just right.” We can relate this to many things in life where we are looking for the correct balance. Not too much, not too little, but that...

TieBacks vs. Bracing Contrasting two approaches to wall stabilization in foundation repair If you're a homeowner, you've likely been faced with the question of whether to use TieBacks or Bracing when it comes to holding back against your home's walls. Not knowing which is best can be confusing and nerve-wracking;...

  Top 4 Things You Need to Consider     Scenario: You have finally made it to the basement to go through those boxes you have been meaning to get to for a while. That is when you discover a rather large crack in your foundation wall that you hadn't...

Just because you have a sump pump, does not always mean it is working properly. Very often we are in homes where the original sump pump (over 30 years old, etc) are still being used. It is important to understand that sump pumps do have a life cycle and that...

While nothing replaces the expertise of a structural engineer, or a consultant from Foundation 1, where your foundation and waterproofing needs are concerned, it is possible for you to learn what to look for as signals that your foundation is (or is not) healthy. To help with this, Foundation 1...

Planning a room addition or kitchen/bath remodel is exciting and fun but, before you get started, I would urge you to have your foundation examined before moving forward. On top of finding and fixing current foundation issues, you want to consider how remodeling could affect your foundation in the future....