This is an archive of all the blog posts about sinkholes on our website.
Florida’s unique geology makes sinkholes a real concern for homeowners. Much of the state sits on a karst landscape, meaning the ground is made up of soluble limestone that can dissolve over time. This creates voids and depressions in the [...]
Pool Deck Cracking and Sinking in Florida: Could a Leak Be the Cause? Florida’s beautiful landscapes come with a hidden challenge: the ground beneath your home, yard, and pool is vulnerable to leaks and sinkhole activity. If you’ve noticed pool [...]
What to Know About Buying a Home with a Repaired Sinkhole in Florida In Florida, sinkholes are a fact of life. Thanks to the state’s porous limestone foundation, frequent heavy rains, and human activities like groundwater pumping for agriculture, the [...]
What Exactly Is A Sinkhole? In certain areas of the United States, including Florida, there are two rock types that can dissolve in water: evaporites (salt, gypsum, and anhydrite) and carbonates (limestone and dolomite). When this happens it can [...]
Sinkholes are common in Florida, and a scary problem for any home or business owner. When you discover one on your property, what should you do? Who should you contact? At Foundation Professionals of Florida, we've been repairing sinkholes since [...]
