On Solid Ground

We 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 this sinking from happening, as well as many other interesting points. If you or someone you know is facing settlement around their home, tell them to contact Helicon at their earliest convenience! 📞 844-Helicon

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On 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 repair vs. replacement, and the significance of a pressure relief valve system. We hope that homeowners and business owners who have a seawall will now have a better understanding of what to look out for when it comes to the overall health of their seawall and how to maintain it.

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On 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 testing your soil before you build, what you should do if you notice damage, the soil testing process, the budget for a soil penetrating test, and why soil testings aren’t completed for every house.

We hope this episode gave you a better perspective on what soil testing entails and why the strength of your soil is critical. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more exciting content. See you on the next one!

On 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 their foundation is damaged, how long it takes to repair a home’s foundation, what people can do to protect their foundation during bad weather, along with much more. Our goal was to inform the consumer about the importance of a home’s foundation and what they can do to protect it, especially during storms of this magnitude. 

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On 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 on the BBB, as well as much more. 

We hope this episode was informative from a consumer and business perspective. Our goal was to teach the viewer more about the Better Business Bureau, especially for those who weren’t already aware of its significance. Thank you again for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast! See you next time!

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!