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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.
Drainage Project Example
Drainage Project from our files: To correct drainage problem, we will dowel into the existing retaining wall located adjacent to the right rear corner of the building and form and pour a new 18 feet long concrete footing (which will also serve to support the existing...
Drainage System Installation Example
Scope of Work We will construct a drainage system along the right, rear, and left sides of your home. The system will start on the right side adjacent the rear of the garage with a trench 2 feet deep. From here it will extend along the right side to the rear corner,...
Drainage Near Retaining Wall
Drainage Near Retaining Wall We will install approximately 120 lineal feet of surface drainage system around the pool in the areas marked by owner, and below the retaining wall. We will provide stub ups only, no drains or grates are included. We will expose...
Patio, Catch Basin, Drainage Example
We will remove and not replace a portion of the front flagstone patio, install a new 8 inch catch basin, and discharge the new drain through a 4 inch solid pipe across your front yard and through the existing pipe that penetrates the left side retaining wall. We will...
Foundation Replacement Example
1. Construct approximately 88 lineal feet of concrete foundation with 2x6 pressure treated sills and 5/8 inch anchor bolts, (Stab bolts for holdowns to be supplied and placed by others). Access door to be constructed and installed by others. 2. Construct seven 2 feet...
Basement drainage repair example
We will construct a drainage system around the lower basement area. The system will be constructed in 2 legs, starting on either side of the basement entry stairs, and discharging into a sump located on the right side of the house, (3 sides of this system will be...
Garage Foundation and Drainage Example
On the garage we will do the following work: 1. Slope trenches and lay 140 lineal feet of 4 inch perforated pipe in previously excavated areas surrounding new foundation walls. The pipe to tie into new discharge pipe installed by Alderson Construction. 2. ...
Spa installation example
On the new spa we will do the following work: 1. Tune and lay approximately 100 lineal feet of 4 inch perforated pipe in previously excavated areas surrounding new foundation/retaining walls. The pipe to connect to the existing 6 inch discharge pipe. The portion on...
Drainage, Underpinning Example
We will construct a drainage system along the rear and right sides of your home. The system will start at the left rear corner with a trench 4 feet deep. From here it will extend along the rear to the right corner, then continue along the right side to the front...
Home Drainage System
We will construct a drainage system along the rear and right sides of your home. The system will start at the left rear corner with a trench 4 feet deep. From here it will extend along the rear to the right corner, then continue along the right side to the front...