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Protect your home from water intrusion
Proper drainage is crucial to maintaining the integrity of your property’s foundation and preventing costly damage. At Ward Construction, we specialize in comprehensive drainage solutions designed to protect your home from water-related issues. Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, and Marin counties, our expert team is dedicated to providing reliable and effective drainage systems tailored to your specific needs.
Drainage Systems and Beyond
One of our key services is the installation of sub-surface drainage systems, a highly efficient method to redirect water away from your foundation. These systems consist of a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that guides water away from vulnerable areas. By effectively managing water flow, drainage systems help prevent water accumulation that can lead to foundation settlement, mold growth, and other structural problems.
Customized Solutions for Every Property
Every property is unique, and so are its drainage needs. That’s why Ward Construction offers customized drainage solutions that address the specific challenges of your site. Whether you’re dealing with surface water pooling, inadequate slope, or problematic downspouts, our team will assess your property and implement the most effective strategies to ensure optimal water management. Our goal is to provide you with a system that keeps your foundation dry and stable.
Expertise and Quality You Can Trust
With decades of experience in the industry, Ward Construction has built a reputation for excellence in drainage solutions. Our highly trained crews use established and proven techniques to deliver results that exceed expectations. We work closely with you, from the initial consultation to the final inspection, ensuring that every detail is handled with precision and care. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities.
Committed to Our Community
As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in serving the communities of Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, and Marin counties. We understand the unique challenges that our regional climate, soil conditions, and terrain can present, and we are well-equipped to address them. When you choose Ward Construction for your drainage needs, you’re choosing a partner who is dedicated to protecting your investment and enhancing the safety and comfort of your home, and a history of success for over 60 years.
Let Ward Construction provide the expert drainage solutions you need to safeguard your property. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help keep your foundation secure.
Foundation Repair
Our Bay Area foundation repair operations are comprehensive. We repair, lift, replace, and level all types of foundations.
Retaining Walls
It is often necessary to install a retaining wall to prevent soil movement. Our team installs 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. Your foundation is designed to be supported by dry soil, not wet soil. We design and install drainage systems and retaining walls, to keep your home safe and dry.
Leveling
Our leveling services address uneven floors and misaligned structural components by restoring your foundation to its proper position, preventing further damage, enhancing the overall stability of your home and relieving stress on the structure so it will perform better during earthquakes.
Seismic Retrofit
Seismic retrofitting involves strengthening your existing foundation and structure to better absorb and distribute the energy generated by an earthquake. This reduces the risk of catastrophic failure, ensuring the safety of your home and family during a seismic event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is proper drainage important for my foundation?
Poor drainage can lead to water pooling around your foundation, and a damp crawl space causing soil expansion, and erosion, which can weaken your foundation over time. Installing proper drainage solutions helps protect your home from costly structural damage. We offer estimates and make recommendations, so please call for your professional estimate.
What are the signs of poor drainage around my home?
Signs include water pooling near your foundation, damp or musty smells in your basement or crawl space, cracks in foundation walls, mold growth, and soil erosion around your home. If you notice these issues, a professional drainage consultation is recommended.
What drainage solutions do you offer?
We offer a variety of drainage solutions, including French drains, sump pumps, surface drains, and grading improvements to direct water away from your home’s foundation.
What is a French drain, and how does it work?
A French drain is a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that redirects groundwater and rainwater away from your foundation. It helps prevent water buildup and reduces pressure on foundation walls. We can provide a consultation to see if a French drain is your best option.
Do I need a sump pump for my home?
If there is not enough elevation change to slope the drainage system to the street, or to another approved point of discharge such as a creek or storm drain, a sump pump might be necessary. Water from the drainage system would need to be collected into a sump, and then a pump will discharge the water to the designated area.
How do I know if my home needs foundation repair?
Common signs of foundation problems include cracks in walls or floors, doors and windows that stick or don’t close properly, sloping or uneven floors, and gaps between walls and ceilings. If you notice any of these issues, it's best to schedule a professional estimate to determine if foundation repairs are needed.
What causes foundation problems?
Foundation issues can be caused by a variety of factors, including soil movement, poor drainage, seismic activity, tree root intrusion, and water damage. Expansive clay soils, which shrink and swell with moisture changes, are a common cause of foundation settling in the Bay Area.
How much does foundation repair cost?
The cost of foundation repair depends on the severity of the issue, the size of your home, and the repair method needed. We can provide a professional estimate for your specific situation.
Can you fix sloping or uneven floors inside my home?
Yes, uneven floors often indicate foundation settling or shifting. We assess the cause of the issue and provide leveling solutions, such as foundation replacement, underpinning, or cosmetic leveling, to provide stability and a level living space.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
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mlucero552004 LuceroJune 4, 2024
Ward Construction installed a French Drain along the site of my house in late 2022, right before the epic rain in December/January. The drain worked, the basement is dry and I am very happy. His team was professional, fast and cleaned up well. I would recommend Ward Construction to anyone.
Nick MascheroniJune 14, 2023
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
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