FOUNDATIONS, DRAINAGE & SEISMIC REPAIR
Bay Area homeowners turn to Ward Construction to solve their structural problems including foundation settlement, retaining walls, leveling, seismic retrofits, and drainage issues.
Serving the Bay Area since 1960
Exceptional Structural Repair Work
Your home is one of your biggest investments and the Bay Area seismic, drainage, and soil challenges are not kind to our home’s foundations.
We work primarily in Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin Counties and are well known for our expertise in foundation and earth-movement repair, drainage, and the repair of water-related problems. Working closely with architects and soil and structural engineers, our highly trained crews efficiently identify and repair all
types of structural failures.
Get your expert, professional estimate from Ward Construction today.
The experienced team you need
Protect Your Biggest Investment:
Your Home
Foundation Repair
Our Bay Area foundation repair operations are comprehensive. We repair, lift, and level pier and beam foundations, brick foundations, slab foundations, and garage foundations.
Retaining Walls
It is often necessary to install a retaining wall to prevent the problems of poor drainage. Our team can install solid, well-designed retaining walls to prevent landslides, mudslides, and ultimately, foundation problems.
Drainage
Proper drainage around homes is critical for stabilizing the soil and preventing damage to the foundation from excess water. We design and install french drains, correct grading, and put up retaining walls, to keep your home safe and dry.
Leveling
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Seismic Retrofit
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Testimonials
What People are Saying
Ward Construction installed a drainage system. They provided a detailed review of the foundation and explained several possible solutions. They also gave me a detailed estimate and time line for the work. It was completed as described. The team is responsive to calls and questions, and met with me to explain details. It was a very good experience and I highly recommend this company for any job related to foundation work and drainage.
Laurie SchumacherJune 14, 2021
The entire experience of working with the team of Ward Construction was nothing but positive. The work was completed on time and the crew was fantastic. They even informed me of a leak in my water heater which I was not aware of. Great job!
Martha Edwards MaltbiaMay 14, 2024
Great company really clean fast and the workers are really respectfull..
Rafael ZavalaJune 20, 2017
We live in a small community with specific parking and work conditions and the crew was very mindful of that. Now that it's been a few months, with various rain storms, I'm happy to see the new drain doing its job, with runoff still coming out even a week after the rain stops (while I see none coming from other nearby properties). The crawlspace has stayed dry as a result. It's working.
In addition, you're the only company that came by and tried to assess the proper depths needed for the drains, as well as the placement (based on the slope of the back patio). That was what led me to select your group for the job.
Thank you for the expert service.
MIKE S.
APRIL 4, 2025
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Sump Pump Troubleshooting
Does your drainage system include a sump pump? You should check the sump several times each season to make sure the pump is functioning and that the sump is free of debris. If the system is designed so roof water flows into the sump, you should install screens on the...
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls Retaining walls are often necessary to correct drainage problems around the homes in the hilly areas of Alameda, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Oakland, Walnut Creek, El Sobrante, Alamo, Orinda, Dublin, Hayward, Lafayette, Moraga, and Marin County. Retaining...
Buckled wall and severe cracks in foundation
A perimeter foundation that has tipped, bowed, or severely cracked requires substantial reinforcement or replacement to prevent further deterioration. Washed-out areas If a broken water pipe, a plugged gutter, or a drainage problem in your yard sent enough water...
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