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Learning from Your Neighbor’s Sinkhole

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...

Drought, Rain, and Sinkholes

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 —...

Sinkhole Science for Beginners

Two giant sinkholes made big news in Florida over the last few weeks. The first sinkhole appeared in the backyard of a home in Windemere, Florida — an Orlando suburb. In north Florida, a couple who had lived in their home 37 years, awoke to a sinkhole that was well on...

Underpinning vs. Compaction Grouting

If you are facing a confirmed sinkhole that has damaged your property, you may not always understand the engineer’s repair plan. Helicon Foundation Repair carefully inspects the engineering report and then spells out a recommended course of action to correct the...