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Novato’s mix of clay-rich soils and varied elevation means foundation issues are a regular concern for homeowners. Many homes in the area experience shifting and settling as soil expands in winter and contracts during the dry summer months. This movement can cause cracks, tilting walls, and misaligned doors—signs that foundation repair or leveling may be needed.
Earthquakes are another concern in Novato, which lies near the Rodgers Creek and San Andreas Fault zones. Seismic activity can lead to foundation damage, especially in homes built before current building codes were adopted. Seismic retrofitting services like bolting and bracing can significantly reduce risk and improve home safety during a quake.
Drainage can also be problematic in Novato, particularly in neighborhoods with poor stormwater management or insufficient grading. During the rainy season, water pooling near the foundation can lead to soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure, and structural damage. Installing French drains, sump systems, and improved surface grading can help protect Novato homes from water-related foundation problems.
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...
Drainage Pleasanton Example
Here's an example of a drainage project in Pleasanton We will construct a drainage system along the entire left and rear sides, and a 14 feet long portion of the front of the residence. The system will be comprised of 2 legs, each discharging into a sump located near...
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...
Excavation for catch basin connection
Catch Basins are sometimes necessary, and drainage may need to connect to a catch basin, for example: We will excavate a triangular area from the front of the garage back to the driveway catch basin to expose the existing 12-inch discharge pipe. We will then remove...
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...
Replace Rotted Deck
Poor drainage rots decks. Here's the fix: We will construct a drainage system along the entire rear side of your home. The drainage system consists of two pipes in a rock filled trench. One is perforated, to collect sub-surface water and the other is non-perforated,...
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,...