by RK Bob Brown | Aug 31, 2026 | Industry Standards, The Dirt Whisperer
When you have a foundation problem, the person who comes to inspect your house may not be an engineer. They may be a salesperson working for the company that wants to sell you the repair. I’ve seen firsthand how little oversight there can be in the foundation...
by RK Bob Brown | May 13, 2026 | Industry Standards
You have noticed some of these signs of stress: Cracks in walls Cracks in floors Cracks in the ceiling Doors out of square Windows out of square Slopes in floors Cupping of trusses Gaps under baseboard Diagonal crack running from ceiling to wall corner in residential...
by RK Bob Brown | Apr 20, 2026 | Industry Standards
If you have ever looked around your home and spotted horizontal or vertical cracks in stem walls and wondered about them, this is the post that can help you. In this article, we’ll explain: What causes them? Are they serious? How can they be fixed? Will they come back...
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 | Feb 3, 2026 | Industry Standards
Here’s the big question that people want to know. When people see cracks in their walls and floors, and doors and windows out of square, they get concerned and have a number of questions. Usually, it boils down to: will the house continue to move? And will it get...
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When it comes to soil repair and ground improvement, too many project owners rely on guesswork, outdated practices, or contractors’ “experience” instead of a structured, results-focused approach.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...
