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San Leandro’s diverse landscape, stretching from the Bay shoreline to the East Bay hills, presents a variety of foundation challenges. In the flatlands, homes built on soft bay fill or clay soils often experience settling and shifting, leading to foundation cracks and uneven flooring. In the hillside neighborhoods, soil erosion and movement can put additional pressure on foundations, requiring professional repair and leveling to ensure stability.
The city’s proximity to the Hayward Fault also makes seismic activity a significant concern for San Leandro homeowners. Many houses, particularly older ones, were built before modern seismic codes and may lack proper reinforcements. Seismic retrofitting—such as foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and the installation of shear walls—can help protect these homes during an earthquake and reduce the risk of structural damage.
Drainage issues are prevalent in San Leandro, especially in areas with poor grading or inadequate drainage systems. Heavy rains can lead to water pooling around foundations, increasing hydrostatic pressure and causing cracks or leaks. Installing effective drainage solutions, like French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls, is essential to manage water flow and protect homes from long-term moisture-related foundation problems.
shim the tops of the existing underpinning posts
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porch and grade beams
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Simpson U.F.P. straps and cripple walls
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concrete garage slab strip replacement
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floor out of level
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Pour new concrete foundation
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flatwork and underpinnings and grade beam
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sub-area home completely saturated
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foundation leveling and resulting cracks
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lift foundation to level floors
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...