First, a sweltering heat wave and lack of rainfall baked the state of Oklahoma over the summer, drying up the soil and putting hundreds of home foundations at risk. Now, recent earthquakes are causing additional problems for property owners---and not just in the form of aftershocks. This year's deadly combination of drought and earthquakes could spell disaster for homeowners.

During a drought, the soil under a home's foundation often dries out and pulls away from it, creating voids that can cause the foundation to crack and settle. Earthquakes exacerbate the problem, shaking the ground and increasing the potential for settling to happen quicker and on a wider scale. The result? Homes throughout Oklahoma may need more extensive foundation repairs sooner than their owners anticipated.

For more information about foundation repair systems or to get an estimate on home repair services, call Olshan Foundation Solutions in Oklahoma City at 405-841-6995 or in Tulsa at 918-584-6000. Olshan’s experienced contractors perform free estimates for all foundation repair services.

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