Foundation Repair

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

 

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Hayward’s location directly on the Hayward Fault makes it one of the most seismically active cities in the Bay Area, posing a significant risk to homeowners. Many houses in Hayward, especially older ones, may lack the necessary reinforcements to withstand seismic activity, leading to potential structural failure during an earthquake. Seismic retrofitting—such as foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and adding shear walls—is critical to improving the safety and durability of these homes.

Foundation challenges in Hayward are also common due to the city’s varied topography and underlying soil conditions. Homes built on expansive clay soils or soft bay fill can experience settling and shifting over time, leading to foundation cracks, uneven floors, and structural instability. Professional foundation leveling and repair are often required to address these issues and maintain the integrity of the home.

Drainage is another important consideration for Hayward homeowners. Seasonal rains can cause water to pool around foundations, particularly in flat areas or low-lying neighborhoods. This can lead to hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls, resulting in leaks, cracks, and long-term damage. Installing proper drainage solutions—such as French drains, sump pumps, and improved grading—helps protect foundations from moisture-related issues.

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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