About New England Foundations

I'm Carlo Tan. I owned a home in Connecticut during the pyrrhotite crisis. I know what it feels like to wonder if your foundation is slowly crumbling beneath you — and I know how hard it is to find clear, reliable information about what to do next.

What this site is

New England Foundations is a trusted information hub for homeowners facing the pyrrhotite "crumbling foundation" crisis in Connecticut and Massachusetts, with watch coverage for Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Our job is to give you clear, plain-language information so you can make informed decisions — whether you're worried your home might be affected, actively navigating a claim, or trying to buy or sell a property in the pyrrhotite zone.

What this site is not

We are not a lead broker. We do not sell your information to contractors, law firms, or remediation companies. We are not a government agency. We are not affiliated with CFSIC (the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company), though we explain their processes in plain language.

We are one homeowner's effort to make a confusing, frightening situation a little clearer.

Transparency & disclosure

This site is free to use. In the future, it may generate revenue through:

• A paid comprehensive guide for homeowners navigating the claims and remediation process
• Vetted, transparently disclosed vendor referrals (we only recommend services we trust)

Any referral relationships will be clearly marked. Our recommendations are never for sale — trust is our only currency.

Accuracy commitment

The pyrrhotite landscape changes. Testing protocols evolve. Legislation moves. We commit to keeping this information current and clearly date-stamped. If you spot an error, tell us — we'll fix it.

Last updated: June 2026