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Last updated: October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026 · Austin Local Team
City of Austin records show 825 residential foundation repair permits issued from January 1 to October 9, 2026, up 48 percent from 557 in the same stretch of 2025 and already above the full-year 2025 total. Nearly all of the permits used the city's express track for small jobs, so the jump reflects real repair volume rather than a change in how the city labels work.
October 25, 2026 · Financial Afrik
Gabon marked the foundation stone laying on October 20 for a clinker and cement plant in Malibe, a project valued at around 200 million dollars and developed with Hope Global Investment. The plant is part of the Mondah Green Beach industrial project and is aimed at expanding domestic cement supply.
October 25, 2026 · ACCESS Newswire via Minyanville
Giatec used NRMCA ConcreteWorks in Nashville to launch Giatec 360, a platform that connects batching, dispatch, delivery and jobsite concrete data in one system. The company says a single API lets producers and contractors pull their own mix and delivery data into dashboards and business tools, cutting double entry from plant to pour.
October 25, 2026 · Davenport Foundation Repair
A Utah home with widespread settlement, interior cracking and sticking doors and windows needed a large-scale stabilization plan built around more than 50 steel piers. Crews worked inside and outside the home, placing pier brackets beneath the footing to transfer the structure's weight to deeper, stable soil, then restored the slab areas opened for access.
October 23, 2026 · Eagle Country
Ace House Leveling and Repair is highlighting foundation maintenance for homes in Beaumont, Texas, urging owners to address shifting foundations, uneven floors and moisture problems early. The company offers foundation repair, house leveling, drainage installation and sump pump work shaped by soil and drainage conditions at each property.
October 23, 2026 · The Omni Buzz
A new guide for Memphis sellers explains that a home with foundation trouble can still sell, but disclosure and financing rules shape the path. It notes Tennessee disclosure duties, typical piering costs, and why major structural cracks can block traditional FHA and VA loans until repairs are made.
October 23, 2026 · myMotherLode
Van Matre Construction is promoting permanent foundation solutions for Colorado Front Range homes built on expansive clay soils. The Lafayette firm says it uses limited-access micropiles and drilled piers for homes affected by swelling, shrinking and freeze-thaw cycles, rather than relying on temporary fixes.
October 23, 2026 · Main Street
Contractors on a Virginia infrastructure project are barging demolished bridge decks and foundation piles offshore to build artificial reefs. Crews use cranes and three-dimensional imaging to place pieces weighing up to 50,000 pounds safely on the bay floor, recycling concrete instead of sending it to landfill.
October 22, 2026 · The Best Times
Provident Place, a 100-unit affordable senior housing community in Pompano Beach, Florida, is being cited as a practical example of integral crystalline waterproofing for below-grade concrete in marine conditions. The Penetron system was specified for the development's foundation slab, retaining walls and elevator pits to help protect against water ingress, chloride exposure and corrosion linked to increasingly saline groundwater in Broward County.
October 22, 2026 · MediaNet News Hub
Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia called on October 22 for housing commitments to be backed by measures that reduce regulatory costs, streamline approvals and secure supplies of cement, concrete and aggregates. The group warned that extractive industry fee increases averaging about 253% from January 2027 would drive up construction costs, making affordable homes harder to deliver.
October 22, 2026 · Ad Hoc News
Building materials group CRH has confirmed October 29 as its next results date, according to a report published October 22 that put the company's market capitalization at USD 55.3 billion as of October 21. CRH, listed on the NYSE and included in the S&P 500, reported second-quarter revenue of USD 10.78 billion, up 6% year over year, giving the market a fresh read on demand for cement, aggregates and concrete products.
October 22, 2026 · City of Sioux Falls
The City of Sioux Falls announced on October 21 that the southbound lane of West Burnside Street would close starting October 22 for about a week while a contractor completes concrete repairs. The city also previewed its Benson Road corridor project with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, which includes concrete driving lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks and drainage work beginning in 2027.
October 21, 2026 · Geomechanics
A British-made calcined clay cement designed to cut the embodied carbon of concrete is set to launch to the wider construction industry on October 22. The material partially replaces Portland clinker in standard mixes and is compatible with existing batching plants and placement methods, so ground engineers can use it to lower whole-life carbon on foundations, retaining structures and slabs without major changes to site practice.
October 21, 2026 · Ad Hoc News
Cemex supplied concrete for Section 1 of the Los Angeles Metro D Line Extension, which extends the line west from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega and includes three underground stations. The company is expected to provide additional concrete for the remaining phases, and its next earnings webcast covering the third quarter is scheduled for October 26.
October 21, 2026 · Investors King
BUA Cement's board approved its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30 at a meeting on October 20, ahead of filing with the Nigerian Exchange by October 30. The disclosure did not include the quarter's figures, so investors will have to wait for the formal filing to assess revenue, profitability and the effects of production costs and construction demand.
October 21, 2026 · TradingView
Zeotech has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Sunstate Cement for trials of its AusPozz concrete product, according to a report published October 21. The agreement sets up testing of the supplementary material in real concrete applications, as producers continue to look for lower-carbon options that still perform in structural work including foundations.
October 20, 2026 · Global Cement and Concrete Association
A new Oxford Economics report for the Global Cement and Concrete Association, released in London on October 20, forecasts global construction activity rising more than 70% by 2050 to US$16.6 trillion. The report ties the growth to population growth, housing and infrastructure shortfalls, climate adaptation and high-tech building, and estimates concrete demand from utilities, transport and social buildings alone could reach 20 billion tonnes a year by 2050.
October 20, 2026 · Construction Owners
Groundworks reports foundation repair demand rose more than 20% during the first five months of 2026, driven by aging homes and shifting soil conditions. A national survey cited in the report found 86% of homeowners believe their homes are structurally sound, even though many say they are not familiar with the early warning signs of foundation trouble, and property data shows nearly half of U.S. homes were built before 1980.
October 20, 2026 · PRUnderground
Pflugerville-based Bats Foundation Repair is offering free foundation consultations through October 31, with visits scheduled through November 30, after a season of Central Texas clay soil movement. The company notes that clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that early signs such as creaking floors, doors that will not close and new wall cracks are cheaper to address before settlement spreads.
October 20, 2026 · Journal of Light Construction
Sakrete's relaunched Concrete Combat competition invites contractors to submit up to four minutes of footage from a current project, with decorative concrete, hardscape, masonry and structural work all eligible. Entries run October 1 through November 15, 2026, and the grand prize includes $10,000 cash, professional equipment and a trip to World of Concrete 2027 in Las Vegas, where the winner will be named on January 21.
October 19, 2026 · CemNet
Cement Kasai SAS expects first cement from its Katanda plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first quarter of 2027, starting at 300,000 tonnes a year toward a stated 1.2 million-tonne capacity. Construction is about 80% complete, and the plant is intended to ease high local cement prices driven by difficult transport into Kasai-Oriental province.
October 19, 2026 · Storyboard18
UltraTech Cement's board approved a leadership transition on October 19, with managing director K.C. Jhanwar set to become non-executive vice chairman on January 1, 2027, as K.K. Maheshwari steps down. Jhanwar has led the cement major since 2020, with a career spanning manufacturing, commercial strategy, and large project execution.
October 19, 2026 · Ad-hoc News
Citi has upgraded Cemex from Neutral to Buy while lowering its price target from $13.70 to $12.00, citing higher U.S. interest rates alongside an early recovery trend in Mexico's property market and a healthier balance sheet. Cemex is scheduled to report third-quarter results on October 26, giving investors a fresh read on cement and ready-mix demand.
October 18, 2026 · Hackster.io
Researchers at MIT and Harvard have shown that a mix of cement, carbon black and water can form a conductive material that acts as a supercapacitor for storing electrical energy. Produced at scale and at low cost, the material could be used in place of plain concrete — including in house foundations — with the team estimating enough storage for a full day of household energy use.
October 18, 2026 · EuropeSays
At the Aldeavieja wind farm in Spain's Avila province, repowering replaced 22 aging turbines with just four higher-capacity machines — and the removed fiberglass blades were cut up and milled into an alternative aggregate instead of going to landfill. That crushed composite is being mixed into concrete for a foundation slab inside the wind farm, giving a hard-to-recycle material a structural second life.
October 18, 2026 · International Concrete Repair Institute
The International Concrete Repair Institute opens its 2026 Fall Convention on October 18 at the Gila River Resort in Phoenix, running through October 21 under the theme Rising from the Rubble: Studies in Resilience. The program centers on the science of concrete restoration and the methods used to return compromised structures to durable, high-performance condition.
October 17, 2026 · FinancialContent / ACCESS Newswire
StableDry Services announced on October 16 that Wolfe Construction has joined its portfolio of foundation repair and waterproofing brands. Wolfe, founded in 2015, serves the greater Charlotte area and will become Wolfe Foundation Services, keeping its local team while gaining back-office and marketing support.
October 17, 2026 · ABNewswire
Boston Foundation Repair on October 16 urged Cambridge homeowners to watch foundation cracks as seasonal temperature, moisture and soil changes take effect. The guidance says cracks that widen, run horizontally, let in water or appear with bowing walls, uneven floors or sticking doors warrant a professional evaluation, while stable hairline cracks should be monitored.
October 17, 2026 · Minyanville / PressAdvantage
ABT Foundation Solutions reported on October 15 that it rebuilt the foundation of a 100-year-old log cabin in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, after the original support no longer provided adequate support. The work followed an assessment of settlement, moisture and freeze-thaw effects common to older structures in northern Wisconsin.
October 17, 2026 · Pluralist / PressAdvantage
American Eagle Waterproofing announced on October 15 an expansion of its subsurface moisture control and foundation drainage work in the Iselin, New Jersey area. The expanded scope brings together basement drainage, membranes, vapor barriers, sump pumps tied to perimeter drainage, and structural wall sealing as a system against water ingress.
October 16, 2026 · Concrete Connect
Capital Concrete has developed high-performance mixes for piling and foundation work at a large Docklands data centre campus in East London. Many mixes use a high share of ground granulated blast-furnace slag for durability in tough ground, paired with carbon-saving batching technology.
October 16, 2026 · EIN Presswire
CapWest Group announced on October 14 that it has acquired Pioneer Precast Products and IOTA Construction in Chilliwack. The deal adds precast concrete manufacturing for bridge, marine, industrial and residential work, plus bridge building capacity across Canada and the United States.
October 16, 2026 · Gordian
Gordian's latest RSMeans-based update reports concrete prices rising modestly for a second straight quarter in October 2026. The analysis notes continued year-over-year growth, giving contractors and owners a current benchmark for budgeting foundation and concrete work.
October 15, 2026 · Words Journal
Bats Foundation Repair is offering free foundation consults for Pflugerville homeowners through Oct. 31, with visits scheduled through Nov. 30. The company says Central Texas clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry can cause cracks, sticking doors, and settling that are cheaper to address early.
October 15, 2026 · The Bulletin
Greeneville Elementary in Norwich marked a construction milestone Oct. 14 with the raising of its final structural steel beam, signed by staff and city leaders. Officials said the school remains on track for substantial completion by March 2027 and to open for the next school year.
October 15, 2026 · The Antlers American
Two Brothers Foundation Repair published cost guidance for Houston homeowners as fall rains follow summer drought. The guide notes typical repairs are often priced by the number of piers needed, so homes of similar size can receive very different estimates depending on movement and soil conditions.
October 14, 2026 · Concrete Products
The Concrete Foundations Association has named its 2026 Service and Project Award recipients, honoring contractors and projects for craftsmanship and technical excellence. Thompson Concrete Foundations was named Contractor of the Year, and the Riverview Road House project also received the Overall Grand Project Award.
October 14, 2026 · Focal News
Crews poured the first elevated concrete deck on October 12 at the downtown site of Oklahoma City's future arena, marking a shift from foundation work to building out visitor and staff spaces. More than 18 elevated decks are planned for the 750,000-square-foot publicly owned venue.
October 14, 2026 · European Federation of Foundation Contractors
The European Federation of Foundation Contractors held its annual general meeting in Edinburgh in October 2026, reporting progress on support fluids, tremie concrete, and non-destructive testing guidance. Members also discussed a near-complete web-based carbon calculator developed with industry partners for the foundation sector.
October 13, 2026 · Baird Foundation Repair
Baird Foundation Repair announced it was named a 2026 Blueprint Trades Excellence Award winner as part of the Better Business Awards in Austin, Texas. The recognition highlights trades businesses working to strengthen operations while helping homeowners protect and repair their homes.
October 13, 2026 · PressAdvantage
A Charlotte foundation company announced on October 6 that it is expanding into pouring new foundations for residential builders. The firm says experience repairing failed foundations informs its approach to installing foundations correctly from the start.
October 13, 2026 · PR Newswire
Helitech announced on October 2 that its Springfield, Missouri operation received a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics, its 10th such award. The company provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and concrete repair.
October 13, 2026 · WA Country Health Service
WA Country Health Service reported the first major concrete pour for a new hospital foundation slab in Tom Price. The pour used about 80 cubic metres of concrete, with further pours scheduled to complete the structural base and frame.
October 12, 2026 · Bloomberg Law
OSHA cited Groundworks Colorado LLC, doing business as Foundation Repair of Western Colorado, with one willful and five serious violations and assessed a $198,893 penalty. The agency said workers were allowed in trenches up to 10 feet 6 inches deep without protective systems, and without helmets, ladders, or other safe means of egress.
October 12, 2026 · Press Advantage
The Charlotte-based structural repair company announced on October 6 that it is now pouring new foundations for residential builders, extending beyond its traditional repair and stabilization work. The company says lessons learned from correcting failed foundations give it an edge in getting installations right from the start.
October 12, 2026 · MarketersMedia
The foundation crack repair and waterproofing specialist announced a new Victoria, British Columbia branch on October 9, extending operations from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland onto Vancouver Island. The branch offers foundation crack repair, basement leak repair, concrete crack injection, and carbon fiber reinforcement.
October 12, 2026 · Bismarck News Updates
USA Wire released a 2026 comparison of 10 foundation repair contractors serving Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin, scored across structural repair scope, water management, local relevance, track record, and homeowner decision support. McCoy Contractors placed first with 96 of 100 points, noted for its broad combination of structural and waterproofing services.
October 11, 2026 · SignalNews Albany NY
After months of dry weather contracted Houston’s clay soils, the contractor is offering free house leveling assessments with written proposals across the metro. Warning signs include sloping floors, sticking doors, and stair-step cracks in brick, and all repairs carry a lifetime transferable warranty.
October 10, 2026 · The Westerly Sun
CrackMaster Concrete Lower Mainland is opening a new branch in Victoria, British Columbia, bringing foundation crack repair, basement leak repair, concrete crack injection, and carbon fiber reinforcement services to Vancouver Island. The expansion applies two decades of mainland foundation repair standards to the new market.
October 10, 2026 · Baird Foundation Repair
Baird Foundation Repair has been named a 2026 Blueprint Trades Excellence Award winner by the Foundation for Better Business, recognizing excellence among trades-based businesses in Texas. The Austin-based award highlights the company's work helping homeowners protect and repair their homes.
October 10, 2026 · Bloomberg Law
Groundworks Colorado LLC, doing business as Foundation Repair of Western Colorado, has been cited by OSHA for one willful and five serious violations related to workers in trenches up to 10 feet 6 inches deep without protective devices. The agency also cited missing hard hats, ladders, and safe means of egress.
October 10, 2026 · Top Globe News
Charlotte-based Foundation Repair Services, Inc. is expanding beyond repair into pouring new foundations for residential builders across the region. The company is applying its experience diagnosing early-life foundation failures to getting new installations right from the start.
October 9, 2026 · Bloomberg Law
Groundworks Colorado LLC, doing business as Foundation Repair of Western Colorado, was cited for one willful and five serious violations tied to workers in trenches up to 10 feet 6 inches deep without protective systems in place. The $198,893 penalty is a reminder that excavation safety practices remain under close federal watch across the foundation repair trade.
October 9, 2026 · Top Globe News
The Charlotte structural and waterproofing specialist is adding new foundation pours for residential builders, applying its repair-seasoned technical experience to the first stage of construction. The move positions the company as a partner from the initial pour through long-term structural care.
September 3, 2026 · Bismarck News Updates
USA Wire released a September 3, 2026 comparison of foundation repair contractors serving Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin, scoring 10 companies on a 100-point framework: structural repair scope, water management, local relevance, public track record and homeowner decision support. McCoy Contractors — operating since 1956 — earned 96 points, tying for the top score. The report is sponsored editorial research, not a regulatory rating, but offers homeowners a vetting checklist.
August 18, 2026 · The Western Tribune
Boston Foundation Repair launched a homeowner awareness initiative on August 18, 2026, to help Greater Boston homeowners distinguish drainage-related basement flooding from genuine foundation concerns. Heavy rain, snowmelt, clogged gutters and overwhelmed stormwater systems all drive water toward home bases — but widening cracks, deteriorating walls and floor-wall joint leaks can signal structural trouble. The company's advice: find exactly where the water comes from before choosing the repair.
August 18, 2026 · Canadian News Journal
K & S Contracting Inc. of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the waterproofing and foundation repair category on August 18. The 30-plus-year company specializes in diagnosing underlying causes — not just visible symptoms — before recommending repair strategies. The recognition reflects decades of customer trust in honest assessments and permanent structural solutions.
July 24, 2026 · PressAdvantage
Gonzo Foundation Repair launched a comprehensive new service suite on July 24, 2026, targeting Houston's expansive clay soils and extreme weather with what it calls state-of-the-art technology and eco-friendly materials. The greater Houston provider says demand is intensifying as the region's unique soil composition and moisture swings challenge building stability. The launch sets a sustainability benchmark the company hopes the local industry follows.
July 20, 2026 · EIN Presswire via WCIA
Level Home Foundation Repair confirmed July 20, 2026, that several of its proprietary steel pier designs — engineered in-house for Oklahoma's reactive clay — are now licensed by pier manufacturers and sold to foundation repair companies nationwide. Owner Adam Sedlak designed the heavy-gauge galvanized steel shafts because off-the-shelf systems weren't solving Oklahoma soil problems. Steel piers bypass unstable surface soil entirely, anchoring to load-bearing strata.
July 8, 2026 · PressAdvantage
Foundation Repair Services, Inc. of Charlotte, NC, spotlighted helical pier technology on July 8, 2026, as the go-to solution for commercial property foundation stability. The steel shafts with helical plates screw into the ground, transferring structural loads to stable soil below the active zone — bearing loads immediately with minimal excavation and no business disruption. For commercial owners, the pitch is simple: fix the root cause once instead of patching symptoms for years.
June 29, 2026 · EIN News
Level Home Foundation Repair reported June 29, 2026, a significant jump in clay-soil foundation damage calls across Tulsa after one of Oklahoma's most extreme wet-dry cycles. Expansive montmorillonite clay can swell to 15 times its dry volume, exerting pressure exceeding 5,000 pounds per square foot. Homeowners are discovering new cracks, sticking doors and uneven floors — classic signs of soil-driven structural movement.
June 15, 2026 · Unspoiled News
Two Brothers Foundation Repair warned Houston homeowners that June 2026's summer heat is triggering soil shrinkage and foundation damage across the metro. The region's expansive clay contracts in drought, pulling away from foundations, then swells violently when rains return — a cycle that cracks slabs and shifts pier-and-beam structures. Homeowners were urged to maintain consistent soil moisture around foundations and watch for new cracks.
May 30, 2026 · EIN Presswire via WCIA
Level Home Foundation Repair reported May 30, 2026, a sharp increase in polyurethane foam injection for sunken concrete and structural crawl space repair across eastern Oklahoma. Founder Jerrod Dillard notes foam injection lifts a sinking driveway for a fraction of the $10,000 tear-out-and-replace cost, usually in one afternoon. The company also sees rising demand from 1950s-80s Tulsa homes with aging crawl space foundations.
May 13, 2026 · GlobeNewswire
StayDry completed a foundation repair for a Greater Lansing homeowner on May 13, 2026, sealing a foundation wall crack with high-pressure polyurethane injection. Technicians prepared the area, drilled angled entry points and injected polyurethane that expanded to fill the void from interior to exterior, blocking water intrusion. The space was left in its original condition after cleanup — a typical Michigan spring repair ahead of heavy rain season.
May 1, 2026 · Industry News Comoros
Hayden Slack, CEO of G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair, was honored in Fort Worth Magazine's 2026 '40 Under 40' on May 1, capping a run that doubled Austin revenue, grew San Antonio 40% and expanded the 1987-founded family company to five Texas markets. Slack — an Angelo State accounting graduate — stepped in when founder Gary Hunt faced health challenges and turned a family responsibility into a growth mission. The company added poly-foam concrete lifting to its services.
April 29, 2026 · eTradeWire
Level Home Foundation Repair announced April 29, 2026, that it now serves 21 cities across eastern and central Oklahoma — from Bartlesville to Oklahoma City — with free estimates, 0% financing and 20-year warranties. The Tulsa-based company, operating since 2016, offers steel pier installation, crawl space repair, concrete leveling and drainage solutions. The expansion makes it one of the region's largest independent foundation repair providers.
April 22, 2026 · ABNewswire
Foundation Repair Pros extended its service area on April 22, 2026, to include Flower Mound, Grapevine, Fort Worth, Addison and surrounding DFW communities. The company points to the region's expansive clay soils — swelling in wet periods, shrinking in dry — as the core driver of foundation movement across North Texas. Many DFW homes were never properly tied to bedrock or built on well-compacted soil, making expert repair essential.
April 9, 2026 · StreetInsider via FinancialContent
A 2026 study by Carvium AI found 37% of homeowners now begin foundation repair research on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity before traditional search, with 73% of service research happening outside Google entirely. Foundation repair keywords cost $15 to $40 per click, yet contractors relying only on Google Ads miss the research phase where shortlists form. The findings signal a major shift in how repair contractors must earn visibility.
March 16, 2026 · EIN Presswire
The foundation repair service market is projected to rise from $3.35 billion in 2025 to $4.61 billion by 2030, a 6.6% CAGR, according to The Business Research Company. Growth is fueled by aging infrastructure, more frequent building damage, expanding residential and commercial repair needs, and rising structural-safety awareness. Urban development and heightened attention to building stability keep the sector expanding.
March 12, 2026 · GlobeNewswire
StayDry completed a foundation repair project for a Michigan homeowner, sealing three foundation cracks — two of which had failed prior cement applications — using high-pressure polyurethane crack injection. The method fills voids from exterior to interior and suits cracks up to a quarter inch wide, stopping moisture, radon and pest intrusion. The work carries a lifetime warranty heading into spring thaw season.
March 11, 2026 · EIN News
A Best Foundation Repair, LLC launched a community initiative offering free inspections to Houston homeowners to catch settling and foundation cracks early. The family-owned company, serving Greater Houston since 2008, points to the region's volatile 'black gumbo' clay — which swells when wet and shrinks in drought — as the driver of constant property settling. Educational outreach is the priority before cracks become catastrophic.
February 28, 2026 · FoundationRepair.com
FoundationRepair.com issued a February 2026 alert for Humble, Texas, warning that heavy rain can saturate expansive clay soils and drive costly structural damage. The guidance fits a familiar Gulf Coast pattern: prolonged wet periods push hydrostatic pressure against foundations, then dry spells shrink the soil and leave homes settling unevenly. Homeowners were urged to watch for sticking doors, new cracks and moisture intrusion.
February 14, 2026 · East MN Weekly News
Brothers Calder and Emmett Miranker launched Jet Foundation Repair in St. Louis as the Midwest's only 100% employee-owned foundation company, led by a mechanical engineer from the University of Illinois. The firm promises data-driven structural diagnosis and engineer-led repair on complex foundation problems. The employee-ownership model aims to make every crew member personally invested in the outcome.
February 11, 2026 · EIN Presswire
The global foundation repair services market is valued at US$3.0 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$4.1 billion by 2033, a 4.6% CAGR, per Persistence Market Research. Climate-driven soil changes — erosion, clay swelling, flooding and drought cycles — are accelerating settlement and structural movement. North America leads the regional market on building safety standards and consumer awareness of structural risk.
January 28, 2026 · Nashville News Updates
JLB Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair expanded its services across the Des Moines metro to address foundation movement from the region's expansive clay soils and freeze-thaw cycles. The company uses diagnostic tools to assess crack severity before controlled injection and reinforcement work. The expansion reflects steady demand for structural repair across central Iowa.
January 19, 2026 · EIN Presswire
Canton Foundation Repair Specialists warned Ohio homeowners that freeze-thaw cycles are pushing soil against foundations, turning hairline cracks into structural concerns. Frost heave from frozen ground moisture can crack or shift older, shallower foundations. The company advises inspections now, before spring thaw and heavy rain add hydrostatic pressure to basement walls.
January 15, 2026 · Archyde
The Dutch government introduced a foundation labeling system in January 2026 to classify soil stability risk for residential properties. Early data showed the system mislabeling roughly 42% of test-zone properties, rattling mortgage lenders who rely on the labels for collateral risk. Rabobank and ING both flagged rising risk provisions tied to the flawed rollout.
December 29, 2025 · PressAdvantage via Value Investing News
Southwest Missouri's Carson Construction closed out 2025 urging property owners to address foundation cracks, settling, and water damage before seasonal weather makes them worse. The firm's message: foundation issues never improve on their own, and early intervention saves thousands over emergency repairs later.
December 19, 2025 · The Oklahoman via FinancialContent
BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines introduced next-generation foundation reinforcement and stabilization technology to Central Iowa in December 2025, targeting settling, cracking, and moisture-driven foundation issues. The company says demand for resilient residential structures made the upgrade essential.
December 11, 2025 · EIN Presswire
Tampa-area foundation specialists reported in December 2025 that Florida homeowners are turning to engineered pier systems, foam concrete lifting, seawall reinforcement, and soil stabilization to fight shifting soils and sinkhole risk. The playbook — stabilize first, then lift — mirrors what Texas foundation crews do with expansive clay.
November 29, 2025 · myMotherLode via FinancialContent
United Structural Systems of Illinois announced a late-November 2025 expansion of its waterproofing and foundation crack repair services around Naperville, citing heavy rainfall, clay-rich soil, and shifting foundations. The company notes industry data showing 98% of basements will see some form of water damage in their lifespan.
November 24, 2025 · myMotherLode via FinancialContent
Dallas-Fort Worth families selling homes with foundation problems face timelines three to five times longer than typical sales, according to November 2025 reporting — six months or more versus the usual 45 to 57 days. Expansive clay soil under much of the metroplex makes foundation movement a widespread market condition, not an isolated defect.
November 20, 2025 · PR Newswire via Morningstar
Private equity firm HCI Equity Partners closed an oversubscribed special purpose vehicle in November 2025 to roll up residential foundation repair and basement waterproofing companies. The firm cited the essential nature of the service, a fragmented market, and strong tailwinds — more evidence that big money sees foundation repair as a growth industry.
October 23, 2025 · The Business Research Company via EIN Presswire
The Business Research Company's 2025 market report puts the global foundation repair services market at $3.35 billion, up from $3.17 billion in 2024, and projects $4.33 billion by 2029. Aging infrastructure, climate effects, and remodeling trends are named as the growth engines — with helical piers and screw piles flagged as key emerging methods.
October 17, 2025 · Spartanburg Herald-Journal via PressAdvantage
Queen Foundation Repair announced a new Charlotte, NC service location on October 17, 2025, expanding capacity for structural foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and drainage work. The company cited shifting soil conditions, seasonal rainfall, and an aging housing stock as the demand drivers — the same forces Texas homeowners know well.
