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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.
drainage system below slab elevation
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area specifically Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and Solano Counties. Our coverage includes Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and...
floor level survey
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area specifically Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and Solano Counties. Our coverage includes Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and...
replace 4 plastic 90 degree bends with cast iron
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area specifically Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and Solano Counties. Our coverage includes, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay...
drainage system perforated pipe in a rock filled trench
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services provided: We...
surface drain at the base of the rear stone wall,
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here's an example of the type of services provided: At...
wood retaining wall and fence replacement
Ward Construction provides services in the San Francisco Bay Area- specifically Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin and Solano Counties. Here's an example of the type of services provided: 1. Remove the existing wood retaining wall from the left rear corner of the addition...
remove and replace your concrete driveway
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here\'s an example of the type of services provided: We...
remove and replace wood retaining wall
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here\'s an example of the type of services provided: We...
Construct a new grade beam/retaining wall
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here\'s an example of the type of services provided: 1....
side walls will attach to the front walls with a clete.
Ward Construction provides services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area including, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Hayward, Marin and other East Bay and North Bay cities. Here\'s an example of the type of services provided: we...