Foundation Repair Corte Madera
Corte Madera structural foundation repair problems in your house, garage, or commercial building can cause one or more of the following observable symptoms or conditions: (Actual example of a Corte Madera foundation repair job is detailed below.)
- floors out of level
- cracks in walls (especially above doors and windows)
- sticking doors
- sticky windows
- cracks in concrete walls
- cracks in brick walls
- crack or cracks in perimeter foundations
- cracks in driveways
Foundation Repair Causes in Corte Madera
Structural foundation problems typically found in Corte Madera by specialists can be caused by one or more of the following conditions for which repairs may be called for by your architect, engineer, or general contractor:
- Poor drainage problem (wet soaked soil, mud, muddy under the house)
- Bad smell in basement or crawlspace caused by mold or mildew
- poor grading
- deficient underpinning or underpinning needs replacement
- earthquake or earthquakes
- land movement or landslide
- failed retaining wall problem
- expansive soil like the clay soil found in the bay area (that expands and contracts with soaking and drying)
- rotting beams
- rotted posts
- wet crawl spaces, where the soil is soaked under the home
If you find any of the above on your property, you need a qualified contractor or structural engineer to give you a professional estimate, so you can discover the best way to repair or fix the problem at the lowest cost. For your inspections, be sure and choose a foundation repair construction companies, engineering firms, or specialist expert inspectors that specialize in foundation repair work, and can provide the necessary permit or permits. We are a Bluebook listed foundation repair construction company you can rely on.
Heres an example of a foundation repair job we did in Corte Madera :
We will remove and replace 12 lineal feet of the right side foundation, the entire rear and left side foundation, and a 16 feet long portion of the front. The owner to remove the wood decks prior to the start of work. On top of the new foundations we will secure a pressure treated sill with 5/8 inch anchor bolts. No other framing is included in this proposal. We will excavate the portion of the sub-area directly adjacent the left side of the garage to a level equal to the garage. We will form and pour retaining wall/ foundations on 3 sides of this area and a slab floor. We will surround all the new foundations with a drainage system that will discharge to the street. We will waterproof the foundation/retaining walls adjacent to the basement area. We will excavate the new basement area with an excavator, if the exhaust fumes from this equipment become a problem, the excavation will be done by hand at an additional cost.
Whatever foundation repair or structural problem in Corte Madera, call Ward Construction for a professional estimate and expert opinion.
