Industry Insider, Bob Brown
RK Bob Brown is an author, speaker, patented innovator, and the foremost authority on foundation repair diagnosis. Not only is Bob an industry insider, he’s a trusted industry expert with more than 35 years of experience. Bob Brown brings transparency, accountability, and engineering efficacy to an otherwise opaque industry. His forthcoming book, Foundation Repair Secrets (Advantage Books) reveals industry expert and insider secrets to help homeowners, home builders, real estate agents and brokers, and mortgage underwriters avoid loss of income as well as costly repairs.
RK Bob Brown worked his way to expert status—he founded Arizona Foundation Solutions in 1989 and built one of the only foundation repair companies to utilize licensed professional engineers on the front end. He sold his business in 2022 to focus on writing and speaking. He holds four patents, has three pending, and developed a first-of-its-kind software to streamline home foundation investigations. He has been designated a certified Foundation Repair Specialist by NFRA, is LEED Accredited, and is an EPA-approved Radon Measurement and Mitigation Specialist, among other accreditations. In short, Bob Brown is one of the few industry experts who truly knows dirt, which is why people call him the Dirt Whisperer.
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TRUSTED BY
EXPOSING THE MYTHS, THE SMOKE, AND THE MIRRORS
OF FOUNDATION REPAIR IN REAL ESTATE
- Dirt is dirt… It’s not that complicated
- All cracks in a home indicate that Foundation
- All Foundation Repair is about, is fixing settlement
- Homeowners insurance covers foundation repairs
- Foundation Repair salespeople are “qualified design specialists“
- The free analysis by Foundation Repair
contractors is a bargain - Permits pulled by the contractor insure proper engineering
- All engineers are qualified
- Lifetime warranties give assurance
- The state contractor licensing boards that oversee contractors will protect homeowners from problematic Foundation Repair contractors
- Foundation Repair salespeople have oversight to ensure protection for homeowners
- You can successfully sue Foundation Repair companies for improper designs, and bad diagnosis
- Over time, foundations stop moving. Or if the foundation is moving, it will continue to move.
- City and county inspectors will ensure proper construction of foundation repairs
- Once the work begins, city/county inspectors help protect homeowners from unfair change
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RK Bob Brown Featured in Print
RK Bob Brown Interviews
ABC 15 Sonoran Living
Foundation Repair expert RK Bob Brown talks about concrete stem wall repairs and how his latest foundation innovation – The NeveRust™ Stem Wall Repair System addresses the problem.
KPTV FOX 12 Oregon
Open House’s Eric chats with Bob Brown about the most important part of a home its foundation.
Unearthing Secrets: Navigating Foundation Repair in Real Estate with Bob Brown – EP51
In this episode, Bob Brown shares invaluable insights on common misconceptions about foundation repairs, highlighting the complexity of soil dynamics and the importance of consulting engineers rather than relying solely on repair companies with potential conflicts of interest. He discusses various topics, including identifying different types of cracks in foundations, the evolution of building codes, and retrofitting homes for earthquake resistance.
RK Bob Brown Radio & Podcasts
Home Improvement Fix & Facts
RK Bob Brown was interviewed by Home Improvement Fix & Facts. Click here to listen.
Navigating Foundation Repairs and Real Estate Challenges
Listeners are treated to a deep dive into the complexities of foundation repair. Click here to listen.
Why Engineers Are Vital To Foundation Inspections
RK Bob Brown highlights the hidden dangers of neglecting foundation problems and emphasizes the value of including an engineer in every real estate transaction. Click here to listen.
Foundation Repair Secrets
RK Bob Brown is known as “The Dirt Whisperer”, and he’s renowned for his deep understanding of foundations and his ability to address complex issues with ease. Click here to listen.
Foundation Repair Secrets Every Homeowner Should Know
In this podcast, we get into the dirt with home foundations – the red flags, questions to ask and the answers to know. Click here to listen.
Calling All Engineers
Calling all Engineers and homeowners out there! Click here to listen.
Concrete to Cash Flow
Bob’s journey from concrete repair to successful real estate investor. Click here to listen.
Bob Brown: The Dirt Whisperer
Learn the secrets with Bob Brown, “The Dirt Whisperer,” on The Money Pit Home Improvement Show. He’s the author of Foundation Repair Secrets and joins hosts Tom and Leslie to decode those cracks! Click here to listen.
2nd Hour Eye on Real Estate
RK Bob Brown, a 35-year expert in the foundation repair industry known as “The Dirt Whisperer,” and the author of “Foundation Repair Secrets” Click here to listen.
What Real Estate Agents Need To Understand About Property Foundation
Bob talks about his book “Foundation Repair Secrets: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Save Thousands” and how agents may find it useful.” Click here to listen.
Identify Foundation Problems and Easy Fix-It Tips, from “The Dirt Whisperer”
Bn this episode, you’ll hear from foundation repair expert RK Bob Brown whose mission it is to shed light on what he describes as an “opaque industry.” Click here to listen.
The Foundation Repair Expert with RK Bob Brown
Bob’s spent years fixing all types of foundation issues you can imagine, and in this interview, he dives deep into it. Click here to listen.
The RK Bob Brown: An Absolute Foundation Repair Legend Graces Us
The RK Bob Brown: An Absolute Foundation Repair Legend Graces Us
Bob has empowered countless homeowners and industry leaders with practical solutions and expert advice. Click here to listen.
Unearthing Secrets: Navigating Foundation Repair in Real Estate with Bob Brown
With his wealth of knowledge and passion for helping homeowners, Bob provides essential guidance for navigating the intricacies of foundation repair with confidence. Click here to listen.
Bob Brown – What Real Estate Agents Need To Understand About Property Foundation
Bob discusses strategies an agent can use to inspect a home and the importance of doing it. Bob also talks about red flags agents should be aware when showing a house that may mean foundation issues. Click here to listen.
RK Bob Brown: Doing The Right Things
Bob Brown is an author, speaker, patented innovator, and the foremost authority on foundation repair diagnosis. With more than 35-years-experience, Bob brings transparency, accountability, and engineering efficacy to an otherwise opaque industry. Click here to listen.
Foundation Problems with Bob Brown and Realtor Linda Peltz
Bob Brown, also known as the “Dirt Whisperer.” He specializes in forensic geo-engineering, which means he can analyze the soil in our region to explain why a particular property might have foundation issues while others don’t. Click here to watch.
UNCHARTED: Leverage Your Expertise to Grow Profitable Businesses
RK Bob Brown, Founder of Spatial Vision, shares his depth of knowledge and how his curiosity led to patents and inventions to disrupt the foundation repair industry. Click here to listen.
Foundation Repair RK Bob Brown and OneGoal Melissa Connelly
RK Bob Brown is an author, speaker, and the foremost authority on foundation repair diagnosis. With more than 35-years-experience, Bob brings transparency, accountability, and engineering efficacy to an otherwise opaque industry. Click here to listen.
Understanding Foundation Repair: Expert Insights with RK Bob Brown on Soil and Structural Stability
Discover why understanding foundation repair is crucial for homeowners and real estate professionals alike, and learn how to avoid falling prey to industry misconceptions. Bob emphasizes the pivotal role of soil in foundation movement and the importance of consulting a forensic geotechnical engineer for accurate assessments. Click here to listen.
10 Most Common Mistakes With Foundation Repairs With Guest Bob Brown AKA The Dirt Whisperer
Parker Bennett, an accomplished real estate agent and former home inspector, hosts Bob Brown, also known as “The Dirt Whisperer,” on the Kamloops Insider Podcast to explore common pitfalls realtors face regarding foundation repairs. Click here to listen.
A Revolutionary Approach To Real Estate And Foundation Repairs
Discover the transformative power of engineering expertise in foundation repair with Bob Brown, a pioneering force in an industry too often led by sales tactics. Click here to watch.
When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?
Find out what’s causing those unsightly squiggly lines that have marred your paint job—and learn how to remedy the situation. Click here to read more.
The Dirt Whisperer Exposes Foundation Repair Secrets: How Soil Science Can Save You Thousands with Bob Brown
Bob Brown, affectionately known as the Dirt Whisperer, brings 35 years of dirt expertise and experience to our latest episode, unmasking the foundation repair industry with his candid insights, as he reveals the hidden complexities of soil and its crucial role in maintaining strong building foundations, and uncovers the hidden truths behind foundation repair myths that could save you thousands. Click here to hear more.
Articles by RK Bob Brown
Cracking the Code:
Understanding Foundation Damage Signs
RK Bob Brown was featured on The Money Pit.