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Why is it necessary to have someone monitor your home’s sinkhole remediation efforts?

by Jim Olson

October 05, 2017

If you are thinking about purchasing a home that has been previously remediated for sinkhole activity, there are a few things you need to be aware of and consider.  First, make sure you ask for any technical reports that have been issued to the current or any previous owner.  This includes and structural damage assessment […]

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How to Check for Sinkhole Concerns Before You Buy a Home


You’ve found your dream home at an incredible price! But the bad news is that one of the biggest potential purchases of your lifetime might come with a sinkhole problem.

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Having Trouble Selling Your Home Due to Sinkhole Concerns?


Whether warranted or not, potential home buyers who believe there are sinkhole concerns at your property may walk away from the sale without all the facts.

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Are there Different Types of Sinkholes?


There are three different types of sinkholes and their formation is dependent on the specific stratigraphy of a given region. In Florida...

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Understanding Sinkholes Before You Buy a Home

by Jim Olson, P.G.

August 29, 2017

You’ve found your dream home at an incredible price! But the bad news is that one of the biggest potential purchases of your lifetime might come with a sinkhole problem. Before walking away, do your research. By understanding the history of the property, you can learn if there are any legitimate concerns. If you are not […]

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Are There Different Types of Sinkholes?


There are three different types of sinkholes and their formation is dependent on the specific stratigraphy of a given region. In Florida...

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Having Trouble Selling Your Home Due to Sinkhole Concerns?


Whether warranted or not, potential home buyers who believe there are sinkhole concerns at your property may walk away from the sale without all the facts.

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Intense Rain Events and Sinkholes


Intense rainfall events that occur over a short period of time can be a triggering mechanism for the development of cover collapse sinkholes in Florida.

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Heavy Rainfall After a Prolonged Drought Can Lead to Land Depressions in Your Yard

by Jim Olson, P.G.

August 10, 2017

  Long sought-after rain that arrives following a drought brings relief to your lawn and landscaping, but it also may cause a land depression or even a sinkhole to form.  First, don’t panic!  This may be an isolated feature and potentially an easy and inexpensive fix.  Simply filling the feature and monitoring it may be the […]

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Having Trouble Selling Your Home Due to Sinkhole Concerns?


Whether warranted or not, potential home buyers who believe there are sinkhole concerns at your property may walk away from the sale without all the facts.

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Are There Different Types of Sinkholes?


There are three different types of sinkholes and their formation is dependent on the specific stratigraphy of a given region. In Florida...

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Intense Rain Events and Sinkholes


Intense rainfall events that occur over a short period of time can be a triggering mechanism for the development of cover collapse sinkholes in Florida.

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Having Trouble Selling Your Home Due to Sinkhole Concerns?

by Jim Olson, P.G.

August 01, 2017

Whether warranted or not, potential home buyers who believe there are sinkhole concerns at your property may walk away from the sale without all the facts.  Having experts in this field can help explain or even provide a written report concerning your property’s geology. For over 35 years, we have provided opinions concerning sinkhole issues […]

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Are there Different Types of Sinkholes?


There are three different types of sinkholes and their formation is dependent on the specific stratigraphy of a given region. In Florida...

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Top 5 Sinkhole Tips for Home Buyers


You want to buy a home in Florida that is safe, secure and free of sinkholes. Follow these Top 5 Tips and know what you're getting...

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Why Do Sinkholes Form in Florida?


Sinkholes are a natural and common geologic feature in areas underlain rock types that are soluble in natural water. In Florida, the most common of these soluble rock types are...

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GEOHAZARDS ON MYCBS4 LOCAL DISCOVERY

by Toni Webster, P.E.

May 31, 2017

Geohazards was recently featured on Gainesville's local CBS program called Local Discovery. Hosted by Zach Memos, Local Discovery introduces you to the Geohazards team and shows you how we can help with any issues you may have with your home or property. Click the link below to watch how Geohazards can help you protect your home investment.

Click Here to Watch our Local Discovery Segment 

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TOP 5 SINKHOLE TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS


You want to buy a Florida home that is safe and a secure investment, yet many home buyers are concerned about the possibility of a sinkhole on their property. Follow these Top 5 Tips and you'll have nothing to worry about...

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THE SCIENCE OF SINKHOLES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW


A Tampa man died when a sinkhole suddenly swallowed his entire bedroom and pulled it deep into the earth. But what exactly is a sinkhole and how do they happen?

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WHY DO SINKHOLES FORM IN FLORIDA?


Sinkholes can vary from a few feet to hundreds of acres and from less than 1 to more than 100 feet deep.

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Intense Rain Events and Sinkholes

by Jim Olson, P.G.

September 01, 2016

Intense rainfall events that occur over a short period of time can be a triggering mechanism for the development of cover collapse sinkholes in Florida.

  Florida’s danger of being affected by tropical weather events is a longstanding reality. Geohazards would like to shed some light on the geologic concerns associated with intense rain events. Millions of years of coastal and oceanic processes has shaped the geologic landscape of Florida. These processes have created a porous, highly variable karst landscape […]

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Top 5 Sinkhole Tips For Home Buyers


You want to buy a Florida home that is safe and a secure investment, yet many home buyers are concerned about the possibility of a sinkhole on their property. Follow these Top 5 Tips and you'll have nothing to worry about...

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Why Do Sinkholes Form In Florida?


Sinkholes can vary from a few feet to hundreds of acres and from less than 1 to more than 100 feet deep.

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Are There Different Types of Sinkholes?


How do Geologists classify sinkholes and what makes each different? Here is a brief overview of the most common types...

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What You Need To Know: Sinkhole Insurance Coverage

by Jerry Black, P.G.

October 21, 2015

Florida Legislature changes passed in 2011 dramatically changes the way insurance companies are required to handle sinkhole claims. Find out what the new law means and how it affects new sinkhole insurance claims.

Sinkhole Insurance Coverage In 2011, the Florida legislature changes the statutes on how insurance companies handle sinkhole claims and issue sinkhole coverage. Before 2011, sinkhole coverage was automatically included into everyone’s homeowner insurance policy and the insurance companies were required to investigate every claim. That included everything from catastrophic collapse sinkholes that cause severe damage […]

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Top 5 Sinkhole Tips for Home Buyers in Florida


You want to buy a Florida home that is safe and a secure investment, yet many home buyers are concerned about the possibility of a sinkhole on their property. Follow these Top 5 Tips and you'll have nothing to worry about...

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WHY DO SINKHOLES FORM IN FLORIDA?


Sinkholes are a natural and common geologic feature in areas underlain with rock types that are soluble in natural water. In Florida, the most common of these soluble rock types are...

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LIVE IN FLORIDA? WELL YOU'RE LIVING ON KARST


Florida is often referred to by Geologists as "Swiss Cheese." That's because Florida is largely composed of karst, or soluble rock.

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