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Danville’s charming neighborhoods, set against the rolling hills of Contra Costa County, present specific foundation challenges for homeowners. Many properties are built on expansive soils that shift with changes in moisture levels, causing foundation settling, cracks, and uneven flooring. Homes built on sloped lots face additional risks due to soil erosion and hillside movement, which can further impact structural integrity.
The seismic risk in Danville is significant due to the area’s proximity to both the Calaveras and Hayward Faults. Many homes, especially older ones, may not meet modern seismic codes and are vulnerable to damage during an earthquake. Seismic retrofitting—including foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and shear wall installation—is essential to protect these homes and ensure they can withstand seismic events.
Drainage issues are also common in Danville, especially in hillside neighborhoods where rainwater runoff can cause soil erosion and put pressure on foundation walls. Without proper drainage systems, water can accumulate around the foundation, leading to cracks, leaks, and long-term structural damage. Effective solutions like French drains, retaining walls, and proper grading help manage water flow and protect the integrity of Danville homes.
Drainage With Sump
Drainage Ward Construction is a leading expert in correcting drainage issues in the Bay Area. If you have any drainage concerns, call us for an opinion about how to best correct it. Fixing your drainage issues will remove moisture from your crawl spaces, dry out...
Drainage Pleasanton Example
Here's an example of a drainage project in Pleasanton We will construct a drainage system along the entire left and rear sides, and a 14 feet long portion of the front of the residence. The system will be comprised of 2 legs, each discharging into a sump located near...
Excavation – Retaining Wall Example
Retaining Walls sometimes need to be straightened. Here's an example work description: We will excavate behind a 6 lineal feet section of the right side retaining wall adjacent the right rear corner of your home. We will then cut the lagging behind the 2 posts and...
Excavation for catch basin connection
Catch Basins are sometimes necessary, and drainage may need to connect to a catch basin, for example: We will excavate a triangular area from the front of the garage back to the driveway catch basin to expose the existing 12-inch discharge pipe. We will then remove...
Drainage System With Sump
Many drainage systems require a sump pump: We will construct a drainage system along a 26 feet long portion of the front, the entire left side, and the rear side up to the left rear corner of the solarium. The system will be comprised of 2 legs, each discharging into...
Slab Replacement
Concrete Slab Replacement Example: We will remove the lower rear wood retaining wall and concrete hot tub slab and wall, excavate approximately 7 feet back from the lower lawn and patio area, and construct a keystone wall approximately 84 feet long and 3 feet high to...
Sump Pump Installation Example
Here's an example of a sump pump installation with drainage system: We will construct a drainage system along a 26 feet long portion of the front, the entire left side, and the rear side up to the left rear corner of the solarium. The system will be comprised of 2...
Deck Replacement
Drainage jobs sometimes involve deck replacement too: We will construct a drainage system along the entire rear side of your home. The system will be deeper then the adjacent sub-area grade. We will connect to the existing system near the left rear corner. We will...
Replace Rotted Deck
Poor drainage rots decks. Here's the fix: We will construct a drainage system along the entire rear side of your home. The drainage system consists of two pipes in a rock filled trench. One is perforated, to collect sub-surface water and the other is non-perforated,...
Lift Floors
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you the following estimate for work at your home. Per the enclosed elevations, we will lift the interior floors off of existing post jacks to bring them into a flatter plane. We will construct a drainage system along the front,...