Winter can be a challenging season for Edmonton homeowners, particularly when it comes to maintaining the structural integrity of their homes. Among the various issues that arise during the colder months, problems with residential foundations are some of the most… Continue Reading…

As the winter months approach here in Edmonton, homeowners should prepare for the challenges that colder temperatures and heavy snowfall bring. Winter storms can produce heavy snowfall and together with high winds, can easily fill in most residential window wells.… Continue Reading…

A sump pump is a key player in your home’s defense against water damage, particularly in areas prone to heavy rains or high water tables found in many Edmonton communities. They work to remove excess water from basements and crawl… Continue Reading…

Shield Foundation Repair co-founder Todd Ivanochko was recognized as one of Edmonton’s top 20 exceptional business leaders at the 2024 Business in Edmonton Leaders Awards. Created and hosted by Business in Edmonton Magazine, these awards are judged independently by a… Continue Reading…

We’ve had a pretty dry summer here in Edmonton. While the extra warm weather makes for more rounds of golf and awesome weekend camping trips, the resulting dry soil conditions it causes can really mess with your foundation. This is… Continue Reading…

When it comes to the foundation of a home, homeowners should be vigilant about several key issues. These concerns are crucial because your foundation supports the entire structure, and any problems can lead to considerable damage, safety hazards, and costly repairs. Here are… Continue Reading…

We get a lot of people searching our website looking for weeping tile information. A fully functional weeping tile system is a crucial component of every home’s water drainage system. If any part of it fails, substantial damage can occur.… Continue Reading…

Foundation issues can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. They can threaten the structural integrity of your house, leading to a host of other problems like cracks in the walls, uneven floors, and even water damage. These issues not only affect… Continue Reading…

Lifting a home might sound like a scene from a science fiction movie, but with advancements in engineering and technology, it has become a practical solution for various structural issues. Shield Foundation Repair uses the most effective method employed in… Continue Reading…

A foundation inspection is a critical evaluation of the structural integrity of a building’s foundation. This process involves a thorough examination by a professional inspector who assesses the condition of the foundation and identifies any potential issues that could compromise… Continue Reading…

Maintaining the structural integrity of your home is one of the most important parts of home maintenance. However, with summer coming and the frantic pace of life these days, many homeowners put off needed repairs. Often, foundation problems emerge slowly… Continue Reading…

Spring around Edmonton is knocking on our doors, and you know what that means – time to shake off the winter blues and get our homes in tip-top shape. But hold on! Before you start planning that epic spring cleanup,… Continue Reading…

As winter chills begin to fade and signs of spring emerge, many homeowners in Edmonton shift their focus to outdoor activities and summer plans. However, amidst the excitement of warmer weather, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of ensuring… Continue Reading…

Winter in Alberta can be harsh and unpredictable. Its effects can pose daunting challenges for your foundation. One day it can be plus five and the next day you’re in the middle of the coldest week in the last forty… Continue Reading…

Interior injection repair on concrete is a method of filling cracks in concrete foundations with epoxy or polyurethane. However, this method has several drawbacks that make it less effective, such as: It can only be used in dry cracks, as… Continue Reading…

There are many foundation repair contractors in and around Edmonton. It’s easy to do a Google search and find any number of companies that could potentially address your problem. When you have so many options, how can you make the… Continue Reading…

As it gets cooler in Edmonton and the ground begins to freeze, it is easy to put off foundation fixes and upgrades “until next year.” Your home’s foundation is one of the most important components of a building or a… Continue Reading…

As it cools off here in Alberta, windows are open less and you’re spending more time inside. As a result, odours you may have missed all summer suddenly become more noticeable. What’s going on? If you head down to the… Continue Reading…

As Alberta days get shorter and fall approaches, home improvement is on everyone’s minds. For dedicated weekend warriors there’s no project more daunting than updating your basement. You start by planning that exciting new media room (for big screen football,… Continue Reading…

Here in Edmonton, homes sell fast. Sometimes you have to make a deal before you’d like to because there’s someone biting at your heels with another offer, waiting for you to decline. Unless the home you’re looking to buy is… Continue Reading…

Just recently, Edmonton experienced a summer weather event where a month’s worth of rain fell in just a few days. It’s times like these that reveal the true condition of your foundation. Because structural damage and degradation is often hidden… Continue Reading…

  If you’re like most Edmonton homeowners, you’re not a fan of unexpected surprises that can stretch your budget. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, unexpected expenses come with the territory. Foundation problems certainly fall into that category, and… Continue Reading…

Spring rains are welcome and refreshing. But they can cause increases in hydrostatic pressure and reveal foundation problems. When the snow melts and it starts to rain here in Edmonton, it can really come down. Every spring, susceptible foundations can… Continue Reading…

Thinking about DIY’ing your foundation crack? Knowing what you don’t know can save you a LOT of problems. If you consider yourself a home repair afficionado and notice a small crack in the foundation of your home, you will almost… Continue Reading…

We get it. Holiday season is over. You’re just back from that big trip and kids have to go to school. It’s a million degrees below outside and dark by four. The lassssst thing on your mind is that leaky… Continue Reading…

What’s below your feet? Foundation talk about… foundation types. As you might imagine, at Shield Foundation Repair, we see A LOT of foundations because, well, it’s what we do. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and each requires specific… Continue Reading…

Is your floor not level? Are your doors and windows out of alignment? Maybe you have unexplained wall cracks. No, your house probably isn’t haunted, but it may need underpinning to bring things back to square. The cause is probably… Continue Reading…

If you’ve been following our house move story from our last blog post, you’d know we were tasked to move a historic Edmonton home that was over 100 years old. While the preparation was epic, the move itself was nothing… Continue Reading…

Moving homes is precise work at the best of times. When the home is over a hundred years old, the stakes get a whole lot higher. Shield Foundation Repair is proud to be part of this historical house project in… Continue Reading…

The answer is… Complicated Damage to your concrete foundation (caused by cracks, settlement, or anything else) not only impacts the structural integrity of your home, but can be expensive to repair. You may think your homeowner’s insurance will cover the… Continue Reading…

Houses built in and around Edmonton before 1990 may have been insulated with Vermiculite, or “popcorn insulation”. Vermiculite is a naturally occurring “mica-like” mineral that was mined and processed into attic insulation starting in the 1920’s and ending in the… Continue Reading…

“I’ve got water! Yikes! But I don’t see any cracks. What the heck is going on?” We hear this plea all the time. Sometimes the cause of your leaky basement foundation is a little trickier to diagnose. Following are three… Continue Reading…

Dig out a wall, fix a crack, fill in the dirt again and go home. No big deal, right?   Sure, sometimes we run across relatively easy fixes. But often, a project that might seem pretty straightforward can be significantly… Continue Reading…

Hiring a contractor At Shield Foundation Repair, we spend an enormous amount of time and effort making sure our customers are dealing with a company that meets or exceeds the highest industry and government standards. When you choose Shield for… Continue Reading…

We love the foundation repair business, and we are good at it. But one of our lesser-known specialty services is home lifting and levelling. Our team consists of seasoned pros who have years of experience in both commercial and residential… Continue Reading…

We don’t just get “rain” in Edmonton. We get downpours. Now, with winter moving in, early snowfalls can lead to slow melting water accumulations in low lying areas of your home. 10 cm of snow in your window wells might… Continue Reading…

Have a walkout basement? Here’s an example of floor sloping at the walkout portion. This is a common problem usually associated with the original home construction. It could have been easily avoided. The walkout portion of the basement is built… Continue Reading…