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Berkeley’s charming neighborhoods, historic homes, and stunning hillside views come with unique structural challenges that make foundation repair, leveling, drainage improvements, and seismic retrofits essential for many homeowners. Berkeley’s diverse geology—ranging from soft bay mud in the flats to steep hillsides with shifting soils—creates ideal conditions for foundation settling and structural instability.
Berkeley sits directly along the Hayward Fault, one of the most active and dangerous fault lines in California. This seismic risk means Berkeley homes are more vulnerable to earthquake damage, especially older structures built before modern building codes accounted for seismic safety. Without proper reinforcement, these homes face heightened risks of foundation cracks, wall separation, and even structural failure during a quake.
In addition to seismic activity, Berkeley’s climate and terrain contribute to foundation and drainage issues. Seasonal rains can lead to water pooling around foundations, causing soil expansion, erosion, or hydrostatic pressure—leading to cracks, leaks, and uneven settling. Homes built on slopes or hillsides are particularly susceptible to drainage problems and foundation shifting over time.
Whether it’s addressing settling foundations, improving drainage to protect against water damage, or reinforcing your home against seismic events, proactive repairs and retrofits are crucial to preserving the safety and value of your Berkeley home. Call us today at 510-215-3636 or use the form below to schedule an estimate.
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...
Foundation Repair Area Served
Get help with foundation repair, drainage, retaining wall, french drain cracks in concrete, floor leveling, and driveway repair at the following locations. We do professional estimates, so please call us at 510-215-3636 Alameda 94501 Alameda 94502 Alamo 94507 Albany...
drainage for basement flooding
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
floor lifting deck replacement
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
seal the foundation wall
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
drainage discharge trench
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
raise house floor leveling
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
Common Foundations Repaired in Alameda, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, and surrounding areas
Some houses in Alameda have a raised perimeter foundation that supports load-bearing walls and floors. Other houses are built on flat concrete slabs that provide the bottom floor of the house as well as a base for the structure and. Other houses are built on a series...
Drainage Problems, Washed-out areas
Drainage Problems Drainage problems can cause a lot of problems to your foundation, and water being where it's not supposed to be should be corrected without delay. Water can actually wash out the soil your foundation sits on, and undermine the stability of your...
Berkeley drainage system
Here's an example drainage system installed in Berkeley We will construct a drainage system along a 12 feet long portion of the front, and a 12 feet long portion of the right side of the unit. The depth of the system will be below the adjacent the slab floor. The...