Sump Pump Freezing Discharge
The freezing of a sump pump’s discharge is a very serious problem. It can cause [...]
Droughts and Your Foundation
Midwesterners know how detrimental drought scan be, especially since much of Nebraska and Iowa’s economies [...]
The Importance of Having a Backup Battery for Your Sump Pump
Sump pumps are important fixtures in homes across the country. They play an integral role [...]
Is Carbon Fiber a fix for my bowed basement wall?
Carbon Fiber can be a great, inexpensive solution to stop a bowing wall. However, proper [...]
What Is a Sump Pump and How Does It Work?
If you have a basement, chances are you have a very important fixture tucked back [...]
What Is Foundation Settling?
Homeowners usually have an idea of what foundation settling is, but new homebuyers may not. [...]
Is Your Basement Leaking?
Water can cause a lot of issues for property owners, especially in basements. When water [...]
Why Choose PolyLift™ Concrete Leveling?
When the soil underneath a concrete slab can no longer support its weight, the slab [...]
Damp Crawl Space?
Do you own or rent a home with a crawl space? A home’s crawl space [...]
Epp Concrete: A Socially Responsible Company
Today, consumers expect more than great products and services from the companies they do business [...]
Are “Smart Surface Solutions” The Next Concrete Trend?
The clean energy advisory and venture capital firm Capital E recently released a cost-benefit analysis [...]
All About Foundation Repairs
Repairing potential foundation problems should be a priority for every homeowner. Foundation repairs prevent little [...]
Home Settlement: What is it?
Your home is large investment, so when it starts to settle, it's important that you [...]
The Importance of Proper Foundation Drainage
When most people think of the biggest hazards to their home, they immediately think of [...]
What to Expect During a Foundation Repair
The two words no homeowner wants to hear, “foundation damage”. Once you hear those words [...]
Settling Foundation? We Have Your Solutions!
Home foundation settlement is an unfortunate fact of life. Finding out that your home is [...]
How to Spot Home Foundation Problems
When you are buying a home or remodeling your current home, there are plenty of [...]
Winter Weather Effects on Your Home
Living in the Midwest, we are no strangers to cold, harsh winters, but that’s not [...]
Epp Concrete’s Pier System
The soil underneath your home is constantly shifting, expanding, and contracting. Settlement occurs when the [...]
Preparing your Home for Fall
Fall is in full effect, the leaves are starting to fall, football season is in [...]
How to Soundproof your Concrete Walls
Concrete is one of the most popular building materials in the United States in both [...]
How to Choose a Concrete Company
When it comes to your home’s foundation, it is far too important to trust to [...]
Pouring concrete in Hot Weather
Now that summer is in full swing, everyone has their list of what they want [...]
Summertime and Your Foundation
Here at Epp Concrete, the summer months are extremely busy for foundation repairs. This is [...]
Saving Your Basement During Severe Weather
If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail. This is true in most aspects [...]
What You Need to Know About a Home’s Foundation Before You Buy
Buying a home is a major life choice. One of the first things you should look at when buying a house is its foundation, literally what the entire house is built on.
How Landscaping Can Prevent Basement Flooding
What if we told you that you could kill two birds with one stone when [...]
Your Spring Weather Basement Checklist
With spring comes the rain. While that may be a good thing for your yard, [...]
Simple Sump Pump Maintenance
Whether your house came with a sump pump, or you installed one yourself, properly maintaining [...]
Ever Heard of “Street Creep”?
Ever heard of “street creep“? It’s a real thing. Over time, some homes suffer from [...]
What is Hydrostatic Pressure?
Have you ever wondered exactly what is making your basement walls crack and bow? If [...]
What the Cracks in Your Walls are telling You
Cracks in concrete are a fact of life. Even the newest poured concrete can develop [...]
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Sump Pumps
Does your basement seem to flood all the time? One of the best investments you [...]
Concrete Painting – How to do it Right
This aint your normal paint job. Painting concrete is a whole other animal compared to [...]
Waterproofing Your Basement
It’s every homeowner's worst fear, you come home from work or a night out, [...]
Preparing Your Home For Foundation and Concrete Repairs
Finding out that your home needs foundation repairs is less than exciting. Foundation repairs are [...]
Could Winter Weather Be Ruining My Foundation?
Having to shovel the driveway and spending and arm and a leg to heat your [...]
How to Paint Concrete Foundations
A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to freshen up any [...]
What’s the Epp Crew Been Up To?
The past few months have been busy ones here at Epp Concrete! Our new PolyLift™ [...]
Preparing Your Basement for Winter
Fall is upon us. In the midst of the beautiful weather and pumpkin spice [...]
What’s Causing Cracks in My Walls?
Even the most structurally sound homes may experience cracks in the walls over time. Some [...]
PolyLift™ Concrete Lifting and Leveling from Epp Concrete
You know that phrase, “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back”? [...]
Risk Factors That Can Damage Your Foundation
There may be things you’re doing on a regular basis, or even things you’re completely [...]
How to Protect Your Foundation with Landscaping
Landscape design can add a personal, inviting touch to your home’s exterior. However, if done [...]
Myths About Foundation Repair: Part 2
In our last blog, we discussed some common misconceptions people have about foundation repair. [...]
Myths About Foundation Repair: Part 1
Foundation repair can seem, well...scary to those who have never had to deal with [...]
Protecting Your Foundation During a Drought
Even though we’ve had plenty of rain in the last month, summer is just beginning [...]
How Different Soils Affect Your Foundation
A home’s foundation is the material that supports everything above and inside it. But what [...]
The Surprising Importance of Window Wells
Window wells may seem like a, well...boring subject, but they serve several purposes and are [...]
Repairing Your Pool Deck
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool. [...]