Welcome to "On Solid Ground"! We are your go-to podcast for everything geotech construction. We discuss various topics surrounding our services, such as soil stabilization, foundation repair, concrete lifting and leveling, seawall repair, sinkhole repair, and more. We hope it helps you better understand these critical processes and provides you with more knowledge on making informed decisions regarding ground-related issues affecting your home or business. Thank you for taking the time to li ...
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Ep. 11 | Lift or Rebuild? Choosing the Best Path for Your Home’s Future
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32:31In Episode 11, we had Terrance Sterett on as our guest, the Owner and Chief Operations Officer of Dauntless Contracting. Jay and Terrance provided our audience with a better understanding of the FEMA 50% rule so people can be better equipped in making a decision that is right for them when it comes to rebuilding or lifting a home based on the cost,…
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Ep. 10 | Navigating Insurance Claims for Homeowners Before and After a Hurricane
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42:19In Episode 10, we welcomed back Grant Krapf from Krapf Legal for another insightful discussion. This time, we delved into various topics related to insurance claims for homeowners, both before and after a hurricane. We covered the most common reasons insurance companies deny hurricane claims, homeowners' rights when an insurance company delays paym…
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Ep. 09 (Part 2) | What Are Milestone Inspections and Why Are They Important?
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28:47In Episode 9 Part 2, we discussed with Leo Cannyn from Beryl Engineering about the importance of milestone inspections. He provided a lot of valuable insight regarding this topic that we weren’t aware of before. This discussion included what makes milestone inspections different from regular inspections, who typically receives milestone inspections…
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Ep. 09 (Part 1) | How Crucial Are Foundation Inspections for Homes?
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35:27In Episode 9 Part 1, we welcomed Leo Cannyn from Beryl Engineering onto the podcast. He provided a wealth of knowledge regarding home foundation inspections. This discussion included what a home inspection entails, if a foundation check is part of the inspection process, warning signs that an inspector should look for during a foundation inspection…
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Ep. 08 | The Significance of Sinkhole Law and How It Impacts Homeowners
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41:53In Episode 8 of our podcast, we welcomed Grant Krapf as our guest, an attorney who specializes in property insurance claims. We discussed topics such as the laws surrounding sinkholes, what’s covered and what’s not, how coverage can differ for businesses versus residential, how homeowners should navigate the legal process, along with much more. We …
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Ep. 07 | Can You Sell a Home That Had a Sinkhole? Does It Affect the Home Value?
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39:54In Episode 7, we brought on Rich Kay from Keller Williams Realty as our guest. Rich used to work at Helicon as a Senior Project Manager, specifically regarding sinkholes. He brought this knowledge to the realty field and has assisted numerous clients in this space over the years. During our discussion, we touched on various topics including the key…
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Ep. 06 | Redefining Stability: A Deep Dive into Concrete Lifting and Leveling
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43:13We welcomed Andy Powell from the Seawall Repair Network, a division of Alchatek, onto our sixth podcast to discuss the topic of concrete lifting and leveling. We delved deep into the causes of concrete settlement, the lifting process itself, the applications where chemical grout can be applied, preventive measures homeowners can take to prevent thi…
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Ep. 05 | The Critical Role of Seawall Repair in Preserving Our Shores
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32:49On Episode 5 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed Colt Hullander from Alchatek onto our podcast. The discussion began with the importance of a seawall, regaining soil stability, and how the domino effect plays a vital role in the stabilization process. We also touched on topics such as, elements of a seawall that stabilization can’t fix, seawall repai…
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Ep. 04 | What Is Soil Testing and Why Would I Need It for My New Build?
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26:12On Episode 4 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we continued our discussion with David Grindley, but this time on another topic - soil testing and why someone would need it for their new build. A lot goes into building a new home, but what about what lies underneath? This is what we explored further. Some of the subjects we touched on included: the benefit of t…
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Ep. 03 | Foundation Issues Caused by Hurricane Ian and Nicole
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27:55On Episode 3 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed David Grindley from Grindley Engineering onto our podcast. The main focus of this episode was about foundation issues that arose from the impact of Hurricane Ian and Nicole. This included discussions about what type of foundation issues David’s team were seeing, what someone should do when they notice …
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Ep. 02 | How Using the BBB Helps Consumers Hire the Right Professional
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28:59On Episode 2 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed Bryan Oglesby from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) on our podcast. We learned a great deal about the purpose of the BBB, what the difference is between being accredited vs. non-accredited as a business, how the complaint resolution works, what a consumer should look for when searching for a business o…
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In this first episode, Helicon's President, Jay Silver explains who Helicon is as a company and how it came to be. We also delve into what we hope to achieve with this podcast and what content you can expect to see discussed. From all of us at Helicon, we thank you for checking out our podcast and we look forward to future episodes!…
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