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San Ramon’s diverse landscape, with flatlands and rolling hills, creates a range of structural challenges for homeowners. Homes built on expansive clay soils often face issues with foundation settling, as the soil expands and contracts with moisture changes. This can result in foundation cracks, sloping floors, and misaligned doors and windows. In hillside areas, soil erosion and movement further complicate foundation stability, increasing the need for professional repairs.
Seismic activity is another significant concern in San Ramon due to its proximity to the Calaveras Fault. Homes that lack proper seismic retrofitting are at risk during earthquakes, especially older structures that were built before modern building codes. Retrofitting techniques like foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and shear wall installation are critical to enhancing a home’s resilience against seismic events.
Drainage issues in San Ramon can also impact foundation health, particularly in areas with sloped lots. Heavy rain can lead to water pooling around foundations or runoff that causes soil erosion. Without proper drainage systems, hydrostatic pressure can build up against foundation walls, leading to cracks and leaks. Installing solutions like French drains, sump pumps, and retaining walls helps manage water flow and protect homes from water-related foundation problems.
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...