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Piedmont, with its tree-lined streets and elegant homes, sits atop the East Bay hills, where unique geological conditions can create foundation challenges. Many Piedmont homes are built on sloped lots with expansive soils, which are prone to shifting due to seasonal moisture changes. This soil movement can cause foundation settling, resulting in visible cracks, uneven floors, and compromised structural integrity over time.
Seismic risk is another major concern in Piedmont, as the city is located near the Hayward Fault, one of California’s most active fault lines. Many of the older homes in Piedmont were constructed before modern seismic codes and are particularly vulnerable during an earthquake. Seismic retrofitting, including foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and shear wall installation, is crucial for protecting these homes from potential earthquake damage.
Drainage issues in Piedmont are common due to the hilly terrain, which can lead to water runoff and soil erosion during heavy rains. Poor drainage not only affects landscaping but can also undermine foundations and cause water intrusion into basements or crawl spaces. Installing effective drainage systems, like retaining walls and French drains, can help divert water away from homes and safeguard against long-term foundation damage.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls Retaining walls are often necessary to correct drainage problems around the homes in the hilly areas of Alameda, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Oakland, Walnut Creek, El Sobrante, Alamo, Orinda, Dublin, Hayward, Lafayette, Moraga, and Marin County. Retaining...
drainage for basement flooding
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
seal the foundation wall
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
drainage discharge trench
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
raise house floor leveling
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services...
Buckled wall and severe cracks in foundation
A perimeter foundation that has tipped, bowed, or severely cracked requires substantial reinforcement or replacement to prevent further deterioration. Washed-out areas If a broken water pipe, a plugged gutter, or a drainage problem in your yard sent enough water...
Foundation Repair Considerations
Foundation repairs can be simple matters that you can get yourself or they can require major work by a qualified contractor. Read on to learn about your options, to evaluate how serious your problem may be, and whether it's necessary to obtain professional advice from...
Minor Cracks in Concrete – Foundation Repairs
The easiest foundation repairs usually involve narrow cracks less than 1/4 inch wide . When the cracks are located in places where concrete tends to crack naturally the repairs are the easiest. Natural cracking occurs from shrinking. You can probably even ignore these...
Larger Cracks Requiring Foundation Repairs
When cracks get to be 1/4 inch or larger, it is important to examine the cause very closely, and get to the source of the problem. Cracks that appear in stairs, vertical cracks, horizontal cracks and cracks in bricks or blocks suggest there may be serious underlying...
Drainage for Foundation Repairs
A common source of foundation problems is water accumulating in the soil around the foundation. The water causes the soil to expand which actually put pressure on the walls in the footings of the foundation. This pressure can cause cracks to appear. Start with the...