Foundation Repair

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

 

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Moraga’s serene valley setting and surrounding hills present unique foundation and structural challenges for homeowners. The area is known for its clay-rich soils, which expand and contract with moisture changes, leading to foundation settling and movement. Over time, this can cause cracks in walls, uneven floors, and other signs of structural instability that may require professional foundation repair and leveling.

Though Moraga is somewhat farther from the major fault lines compared to neighboring cities, it still faces seismic risks. Homes built before modern seismic codes may not be adequately reinforced, leaving them vulnerable to earthquake damage. Seismic retrofitting—such as adding foundation bolts and reinforcing cripple walls—can help protect these homes during seismic events and ensure the safety of their occupants.

Drainage issues are common in Moraga due to its hilly terrain and clay soils, which can retain water during rainy seasons. Poor drainage can lead to soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls, and water intrusion into basements or crawl spaces. Installing proper drainage solutions, like French drains and sump pumps, can help manage water flow and safeguard the structural integrity of Moraga homes.


 

age systems, such as French drains and retaining walls, is essential for protecting the home’s foundation and maintaining long-term stability.

illside areas where rainwater runoff can lead to soil erosion and hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls. Without proper drainage solutions, homes may experience water intrusion, basement flooding, or foundation weakening. Installing systems like French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls can help manage water flow and protect homes from long-term 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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