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Orinda’s picturesque setting, nestled in the hills of Contra Costa County, offers beautiful views but also poses unique challenges for home foundations. The area’s hilly terrain combined with expansive clay soils can lead to significant foundation settling and shifting over time. This soil movement often results in visible cracks in walls, sloping floors, and misaligned doors and windows, all of which signal the need for foundation repair and leveling.
Seismic risk is another major concern for Orinda homeowners due to the city’s proximity to the Hayward Fault. Many of the area’s homes, especially older ones, were built before modern seismic safety codes and may lack the structural reinforcements necessary to withstand a major earthquake. Seismic retrofitting, including foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing, is essential to protect these homes from potential seismic damage.
Drainage problems are also prevalent in Orinda, particularly for hillside properties where rainwater runoff can lead to soil erosion and foundation instability. Without proper drainage systems, water can pool around foundations, causing hydrostatic pressure and potential leaks. Installing solutions like French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls can help manage water flow and protect homes from long-term foundation issues.
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 Project
Scope of Work We will construct a drainage system along the entire left, rear, right, and a 16 feet portion of the front side of the residence. The system will be comprised of 2 legs, each discharging into a sump located near the right rear corner, from where the...
Drainage San Leandro
Here's a drainage project we completed in San Leandro: We will construct a drainage system along the entire right side of the building. The starting depth for the system at the right rear corner will be 6 feet. The trench will be excavated a maximum of 18 inches wide...
moisture barrier installation
Scope of Work Per the general recommendations of structural engineer we will construct a drainage system along the left and rear sides of the garage. The system will start in the sub-area directly behind the right rear corner of the garage. From here it will extend...
retaining wall Oakland
Per the plans drawn by, and conversation with architect, we will do the following work: 1. Demolish the existing wood retaining wall located along the left side of your home, and excavate the upper bank back approximately 24 inches. The new wall will be set back...
Berkeley drainage system
Here's an example drainage system installed in Berkeley We will construct a drainage system along a 12 feet long portion of the front, and a 12 feet long portion of the right side of the unit. The depth of the system will be below the adjacent the slab floor. The...
Drainage system solves flooding problems
We will construct a drainage system along the entire right side, and the front of your home up to the fireplace. 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, to...
Piers by Ward Construction
Scope of Work In the sub-area of your home beneath the center wall adjacent the living room, we will do the following work: 1. Construct 5 new center support piers in approximately the same locations as the existing. The new piers will be 18 inches square and 18...
Another drainage project
We will construct a drainage system along the rear and left sides of the residence at 233 Douglass Lane. The average depth along the rear addition will be 2 feet, and 3 feet along the rest. The system will discharge into the existing sump, which we will deepen, from...
Drainage Project in Piedmont
Drainage Problems in Piedmont Drainage Issues in Piedmont show up as water getting into your home or building, and can cause basement flooding, wet crawlspaces, mold, landslides, mud in the yard, and flooding or pooling of water in the yard. Driveway drainage...
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