Entries by Corey Owens

Hurricane Season Prep for Your Foundation

When hurricane season rolls in, most people think about windows and roofs—but your foundation is just as vulnerable. Floodwater, wind-driven rain, and extended saturation can destabilize soils and stress a home’s structure. That’s why preparation matters. Practical steps include placing sandbags where water tends to collect, testing your sump pump if you have one, and […]

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Spring & Summer Drainage Checklist

Spring storms and summer downpours can overwhelm even well-built drainage systems. This is the season to check your gutters for clogs, ensure downspouts push water at least 5–10 feet away, and confirm the soil slopes away from your home on all sides. A 20-minute walk around your property twice a year often prevents the most […]

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Homeowner’s Guide to Foundation Maintenance

Your foundation is the backbone of your home, but most homeowners don’t realize how much simple maintenance can protect it. Keeping moisture levels consistent around your house is the single biggest factor. That means paying attention to gutters, downspouts, and soil grading, and never letting water collect right against the slab or piers. In South […]

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Drainage Fixes That Save Foundations

Water is the enemy of a stable foundation. When rainwater or runoff sits at the base of your home, it erodes soils, creates pressure, and leads to settlement. Fortunately, some of the best protection comes from relatively simple fixes: properly extended downspouts, French drains, or re-grading the soil away from the house. We’ve seen countless […]

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