Foundation Repair

Winter, What Winter? As you have surely noticed as we pass the halfway point of the season, Old Man Winter seems to be on vacation this year. Over the last 30 years, the Pittsburgh area has averaged over 40 inches of snow every year. With only 8 inches of snow this year, it has definitely…

Customer Name: Nada Vujnovch Issue: Cracked Masonry in Foundation Wall Our customer from Aliquippa and her daughter discovered a crack in their foundation and noticed it was getting larger. In addition, a window above the crack would not open. Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing installed six piers to relieve the pressure on the foundation wall. After…

Old Man Winter vs Your Foundation Weather is the number one cause of foundation problems and, although the weather in summer can have an impact on your foundation, the winter months can really take a toll on your structure. There are a lot of things that can affect your foundation once the temperature drops. You…

Winterize Your Home No matter how much you want to deny it, winter’s coming. And along with winter comes big snows, blowing winds and freezing temperatures. There are a whole lot of different steps to take to keep your home safe and comfortable throughout the winter. You need to have a battle plan and, just…

Customer Name: Nancy Z. Issue: Water leaking into the basement through the foundation  A case study by Max Echard When I first met Nancy, it was at her home in Whitehall, Pennsylvania to analyze a water concern she was having in her basement. After introducing myself and informing her about my company, we headed to…