Foundation Repair
Repairing foundations that have moved, settled, or cracked, after establishing what caused the movement.
Foundation, Drainage & Waterproofing
Most foundation problems are water problems that have been running long enough to move the structure. We work on both ends of that.
Foundations Move Because of Water
Soil that takes on water expands. Soil that dries out contracts. A foundation sitting on soil that keeps doing both is being pushed and released repeatedly, and eventually the structure records it as cracking, settling, or movement.
That is why foundation work and drainage work belong in the same category. Repairing a foundation while leaving the water that moved it is a repair with a schedule attached. The water is still there and the same forces are still working on the structure.
Drainage is the part that gets treated as landscaping. Where water goes when it leaves a roof or crosses a lot is a structural question, and it is generally far cheaper to solve there than at the foundation.
Foundation, Drainage & Waterproofing Services
French Drains
Subsurface drainage that intercepts water and moves it away from the structure instead of letting it collect against it.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing to prevent intrusion and stop water from reaching the parts of the building that cannot handle it.
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Enclosing and controlling the crawlspace environment, since a crawlspace holding moisture affects everything in the structure above it.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls designed with drainage as part of the structure, because a wall holding back soil is also holding back the water in it.
Drainage & Grading
Correcting grade and surface drainage so water leaves the building rather than collecting against it.
Related Work
Building Inspection & Diagnostics
Establishing what moved the structure before the repair is designed.
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Water Damage Restoration
Where water has already reached the interior, extraction and monitored drying come first.
Learn moreMold Damage Restoration
Crawlspace and foundation moisture is a common source of growth inside the structure above it.
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Heavy storm rainfall overwhelms drainage and pushes water toward the foundation. Storm work and drainage work overlap.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
What are the signs of a foundation problem?
Cracking in walls or masonry, doors and windows that stop closing correctly, floors that are no longer level, and separation at corners or joints. Any of these are worth an inspection, because they are evidence of movement rather than proof of its cause.
Why is drainage grouped with foundation work?
Because water is generally what moved the foundation. Soil expands when it takes on water and contracts when it dries, and a structure sitting on soil doing that repeatedly ends up recording it.
What is a french drain and when is one needed?
A subsurface drain that collects water and carries it away from the structure. It is useful where water collects against a building or where the ground does not move it away on its own.
What does crawlspace encapsulation do?
It encloses the crawlspace and controls the moisture environment underneath the building, so the space below the structure stops feeding moisture into everything above it.
Do retaining walls need drainage?
Yes. A retaining wall holds back soil, and that soil holds water. Without drainage designed into it, the wall carries the load of the water as well as the soil, which is a load it was not designed for.
Do you diagnose the cause before repairing a foundation?
Yes. Repairing movement without establishing what produced it means the same forces are still working on the structure after the repair is finished.