by Jay Silver | Dec 31, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
In the past, I’ve written about the Florida Sinkhole Map, which allows you to get a glimpse of the parts of Florida most affected by sinkhole activity. Recently, Hillsborough County has decided to add a new dimension to the knowledge-base of sinkhole activity-related...by Jay Silver | Dec 13, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
About 2,100 customers who have or are planning to sue their insurance company over sinkhole claims will soon be getting offers to settle. The state-run company announced Wednesday it is mailing proposals to current and potentially future litigants this week that offer...by Jay Silver | Oct 11, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
Imagine coming to Florida for a relaxing vacation only to be faced with the terror of a major sinkhole event. That is what happened to the families who were staying at the Summer Bay Resort in Orlando several weeks ago. Unfamiliar with sinkholes, some of the guests...by Jay Silver | Aug 9, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
Is Sinkhole Prevention Possible? If you own a home in Florida’s sinkhole alley, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do, personally, to prevent a sinkhole from forming under your house. The simplest answer is, “No.” Naturally occurring sinkholes have been...by Jay Silver | Jun 26, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
Having lived a part of my life in California, I was quite aware that some areas of the state, along the San Andreas Fault, would be more prone to earthquakes. Sinkholes are completely different geologically, but they too will sometimes form along a path of weakness...by Jay Silver | Jun 5, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
Helicon announced today that crews will begin a sinkhole repair project at a Walgreens store in Ocala in early June. After sinkhole conditions were identified at the site, Walgreens selected Helicon to perform the repairs. This will be a significantly large project...