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Pleasanton’s combination of flatlands and rolling hills creates a range of foundation challenges for homeowners. Many properties are built on expansive clay soils that swell during wet seasons and shrink during dry months, leading to foundation settling, cracks, and uneven floors. Homes on sloped lots face additional issues due to soil erosion and hillside movement, which can further impact the stability of the foundation and require professional repair.
Seismic activity is another major concern for Pleasanton homeowners, as the city lies near the Calaveras Fault and other active fault lines. Older homes, especially those built before updated seismic codes, are at risk during an earthquake if they lack proper reinforcement. Seismic retrofitting, including foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and shear wall installation, is essential to improve structural integrity and protect homes from seismic damage.
Drainage problems are also common in Pleasanton, particularly in hillside neighborhoods where rainwater runoff can erode soil and cause foundation instability. Poor drainage can lead to water pooling around foundations, resulting in hydrostatic pressure, cracks, and leaks. Installing effective drainage solutions, such as French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls, helps manage water flow and safeguard homes against water-related foundation issues.
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...
Foundation Repair Area Served
Get help with foundation repair, drainage, retaining wall, french drain cracks in concrete, floor leveling, and driveway repair at the following locations. We do professional estimates, so please call us at 510-215-3636 Alameda 94501 Alameda 94502 Alamo 94507 Albany...
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...
floor lifting deck replacement
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...