by amberm | Mar 20, 2019 | Slope Stabilization
Chances are, at some point you have built a retaining wall. It may have been as child when you used sticks to shore up a sand castle or as an adult while trying to edge your garden. Retaining walls are one of the most commonly built structures and they can be found...
by amberm | Mar 12, 2019 | Slope Stabilization
The Pacific Northwest provides the perfect conditions for landslides. Our naturally hilly terrain is often saturated with water from rain or runoff due to poor drainage and development. Sometimes, homeowners don’t realize that removing trees and vegetation from sloped...
by amberm | Jan 22, 2019 | Foundation Repair, Residential, Structural Engineering
Whether you’ve lived in your home for many years or you are preparing to purchase a property, it is important to understand that the safety and longevity of your structure are dependent on a healthy foundation. The foundation’s job is pretty simple. A proper...
by amberm | Jan 16, 2019 | Foundation Repair, Residential, Structural Engineering
No homeowner is happy to learn that their property may have a foundation problem. If you see warning signs that your foundation may be in trouble, it is important to have your home professionally evaluated. It may turn out that the signs you are seeing have nothing to...
by amberm | Jan 15, 2019 | Foundation Repair, Residential, Structural Engineering
Soft soil is the most common reason homes in the Pacific Northwest suffer foundation settlement. If the weight of a house is too great for the soft soil it rests upon, the house may begin to sink. This process can take a matter months, years or even decades, but if...
