Foundation Repair

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

 

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Livermore’s wide range of soil types and semi-arid climate create unique challenges for home foundations. Many homes are built on expansive clay soils, which swell during the rainy season and shrink during hot, dry summers. This cycle can cause foundations to settle or crack, leading to uneven floors, stuck doors, and other structural problems. Foundation repair and leveling are often necessary to address these issues and preserve the integrity of the home.

Located near the Calaveras and Greenville Faults, Livermore is also at risk for seismic activity. Many of the city’s older homes were built before updated seismic codes and may not be equipped to withstand a significant earthquake. Seismic retrofitting—including foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and structural reinforcements—is essential to reduce the risk of damage during seismic events and improve homeowner safety.

Livermore’s seasonal rainfall can also lead to drainage issues, especially in neighborhoods with poor grading or heavy clay soils that retain moisture. Without proper drainage solutions—such as French drains, sump pumps, and grading improvements—homes are vulnerable to hydrostatic pressure, soil movement, and water intrusion. Addressing these drainage concerns early can help prevent costly foundation repairs in the future.

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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