Foundation Repair Talk – Tips and talk from the foundation experts​

Edmonton winters are long, cold, and unpredictable. If your home is 20+ years old, your  foundation faces even more stress from shifting soils, freeze–thaw cycles, and months of moisture pressure. A bit of preparation can go a long way toward preventing cracks, leaks, uneven floors, or costly spring repairs. Here are seven homeowner-friendly winterization tips that can help you protect

When it comes to older homes, settlement is often considered to be “normal.” We’ve all become accustomed to seeing small cracks or living with doors and windows that stick occasionally. But “normal” doesn’t always mean acceptable. Cracks appearing in your home can be a sign of foundation movement, and that could indicate something more serious developing beneath the surface. Understanding

Our weather in Alberta has a way of keeping homeowners on their toes. One season brings heavy rain, the next brings weeks of dry heat. Lately, with the stretch of almost no rainfall, some people are starting to notice things around the house that don’t feel quite right, like new cracks in the basement or doors that don’t close the

We are proud to announce Shield Foundation Repair has been nominated for a 2025 Canada’s Safest Employers Awards in the Bruce Power Award for Canada’s Safest New Employer category. This award recognizes a company — in any industry — that has been in operation for no more than 10 years and has already established an exemplary safety record in this

As summer winds down and fall approaches, homeowners start thinking about cozy evenings indoors, cooler weather, and preparing their homes for the long winter ahead. One concern that often rises to the surface when we’re starting to spend more time inside is basement water intrusion. With changing temperatures, increased rainfall, and the coming freeze-thaw cycle, your basement can quickly become