Foundation Repair

We’ve compiled several articles about foundation repair and similar services.

 

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Dublin’s rapid growth and development have brought many new homes to the area, but the city’s underlying soil and seismic risks still pose challenges for foundation stability. Many homes in Dublin are built on expansive clay soils that swell during the rainy season and shrink in dry months. This soil movement can cause foundation settling, leading to cracks in walls, uneven floors, and other structural concerns that require professional repair.

The city’s location near the Calaveras Fault puts Dublin at risk for seismic activity, making earthquake preparedness a critical consideration for homeowners. Even newer homes may benefit from additional seismic retrofitting, including foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing, to ensure they can withstand a major earthquake. Older homes, in particular, may require significant retrofitting to meet current safety standards.

Drainage is another common concern in Dublin, especially in neighborhoods with sloped lots or poor soil grading. Seasonal rains can cause water to accumulate around foundations, leading to hydrostatic pressure, soil erosion, and potential leaks. Installing proper drainage systems like French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls helps divert water away from foundations and protects homes from long-term water-related damage.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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