by Jay Silver | Oct 30, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
Recently, an article published in the Ocala Star-Banner suggested that underpinning was a far more effective way to repair sinkhole damage than compaction grouting. From the author’s perspective, grouting alone is completely ineffective. Sinkhole damage, repaired...by Jay Silver | Sep 25, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
If you think that Florida’s sun-kissed landscape is beautiful and unique, I’ll let you in on a secret. Subterranean Florida is just as fascinating, just as splendid, and just as intriguing as the landscape above ground — particularly when seen in the eyes of a...by Jay Silver | Sep 20, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
September 15, 2012 — Jay Silver, President of Helicon, followed up on a promise to attend the Art after Dark reception event at The Art Lounge Gallery in Plant City and to purchase several pieces of art created by local artists. The selected artworks will be donated...by Jay Silver | Aug 22, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
You look across the street one morning and see concrete trucks coming in and out of your neighborhood. A sinkhole repair is in process across the street. At once, you feel a mixture of both fear and curiosity. You start to think, “That property is really close to my...by Jay Silver | Jul 25, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
When you find signs of sinkhole damage on your property, the first action you are most likely to take, (after you have examined your insurance policy), is to file a claim with your insurance company. After the claim has been filed, the insurance company will assign a...by Jay Silver | Jul 11, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
We may be happy that the sun is shining again after tropical storm Debby drenched our state with torrential rains just recently. While it’s true that those of us who live in Florida must face the occasional tropical storm — or even the possibility of a hurricane —...