by Phillipa Earls | Jun 6, 2025 | Footings, Foundations
The inherent tension between seeking a low price and achieving a high-quality outcome is a common dilemma, particularly in home repairs and renovations. Recently, while reviewing properties listed for sale, I’ve encountered several instances where seemingly...
by Phillipa Earls | Nov 2, 2024 | Footings, Foundations, Joists, Piers, Sills
While any homeowner is accustomed to looking for visible problems in and out of the house—broken siding, damaged flooring, a leaky ceiling—problems with a home’s foundation may not be as obvious. It’s crucial to be able to recognize when your foundation is failing, so...
by Phillipa Earls | Oct 10, 2024 | Footings, Foundations, Joists, Piers, Sills
The foundation of a home is just what it sounds like—the base that keeps the home standing. Here in New Orleans, a common type of house has a pier construction, where the home itself sits a few feet off the ground. In this type of home, the foundation consists of...
