What Happens When a Homes Foundation Fails?
Many homeowners tend to put off fixing their foundation because it is not causing any immediate problems but that is a costly mistake. A small crack in the foundation can lead to very large and disruptive problem for your home.
Helical Piles vs Concrete Drilled Shafts: Which Is Better For Deep Foundations?
When a deep foundations are required, there are two options available to foundation contractors and structural engineers are helical piles or concrete drilled shafts Deep foundations are required when the soil upon which the foundation is to be built is unable to carry the load. In the case of a deep foundation, the structure’s load…
ECP’s New Ground Support Pad for Crawl Spaces
Take Your Support to the Next Level If you are a contractor that works in crawl spaces, then you are well aware that hauling heavy concrete and crushed gravel into a confined space can be cumbersome and backbreaking. Things are about to change. ECP is introducing the new Ground Support Pad for Crawl Spaces. Take…
Marketing Tools: ECP 3-D Models
One of the challenges when presenting new construction foundations, foundation repair, and waterproofing solutions is providing potential customers with an easy-to-understand explanation of the process. ECP developed a great way to accomplish this with 3-D models that clearly show ECP products in their applications. These helpful marketing tools are a game-changer. Watch our video to…
What are the Most Common Commercial Foundation Problems?
So many factors enter into how a commercial foundation is constructed, and additional factors play into why a foundation may need to be repaired. As a commercial property owner, you may already know these details, but if you do not, then you may wonder what makes a commercial foundation different from other types of foundations?…
Understanding Local Services Ads from Google, and the Google Guarantee
When you use part of your marketing budget for online ads, you want to know that you connect with the customers most likely to request your services, get an inspection, and ultimately complete a job. If you are looking for an option that accomplishes this, then Local Services Ads from Google may be exactly the…
How to Repair Foundation Cracks
One of your potential customers’ most common concerns is very likely foundation cracks or basement wall cracks. When identified in a home or business, they immediately cause concern, and reasonably so. The good news is that you can repair these common foundation problems. With that in mind, we would recommend the following solutions for your…
ECP Product Spotlight: Helical Torque Anchors For New Construction
The Product for New Construction to Address Soil that is in Constant Flux One of the challenges of a new construction is the fact that foundations need to be built on soil that can shift and may be unstable. All across the country, engineers have specified helical piles for deep foundation support. For foundations that…
ECP Partner Spotlight: Chris Hill Construction Winner of the 2021 Project of the Year
2021 Project of the Year Winner Installs a Boardwalk Though Beautiful Nature Preserve ECP would like to congratulate the 2021 Project of the Year Winner Chris Hill Construction! How does one install an elevated concrete boardwalk through a beautiful nature preserve while weaving around large cypress and oak trees all while protecting the environment? You…
Driven 2021 Recap Video
Check out some of the highlights and great memories with our Driven 2021 recap that were made this year in our video. It was an amazing time, with beautiful surroundings, and excellent keynote speakers! Check out the video for some of the memorable highlights: We want to thank our speakers Matt Mayberry and Shawn Van…