by RK Bob Brown | Mar 23, 2026 | Foundation Repair Secrets
(This post was updated on March 28, 2026.) I received a phone call the other day from a family friend who is a realtor. She mentioned that she has a listing with foundation problems. The inspector noted some cracks and advised consulting a professional. Usually, that...
by RK Bob Brown | Mar 2, 2026 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Industry Standards
Cities and counties have adopted foundation repair inspection roles in new construction and, in some cases, remodeling projects. Typically, they do this to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare within their jurisdictions. Foundation underpinning in...
by RK Bob Brown | Jan 26, 2026 | Foundation Repair Secrets
During my career, I became a licensed CEU provider for the Arizona real estate community. I provide a three-hour renewal class on disclosure requirements for real estate agents. What struck me is the amount of regulations and oversight that are present in the real...
by RK Bob Brown | Dec 22, 2025 | Foundation Repair Secrets
Because of contractors’ propensity to take advantage of homeowners, most states have established contractor oversight boards to limit gross abuse of homeowners. These boards go under various names. In Arizona, it is called the Arizona Registrar of Contractors....
by RK Bob Brown | Dec 8, 2025 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Industry Standards
When it comes to soil repair and ground improvement, too many project owners rely on guesswork, outdated practices, or contractors’ “experience” instead of a structured, results-focused approach. The consequences can be costly: budget overruns, failed repairs, and...
by RK Bob Brown | Dec 1, 2025 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Industry Standards
Let’s say you are looking to recommend a pressure grout solution to stabilize a structure on problematic soil. In many cases, this involves a structure resting on consolidating, unstable soil, and this is where pressure grouting is often considered as a potential...
