One method often used is our “interior foundation stabilization” approach. This method involves strengthening and stabilizing the foundation from within the structure, without the need for extensive excavation or replacement of the entire foundation. By working from the inside, we can address foundation issues while minimizing disruption to the occupants and surrounding areas.
No detail is overlooked when planning and installing foundations. Once the structural integrity of our foundation blueprints have been verified by an engineer, we create a Gantt chart to accurately determine the construction timeline, ensuring that critical checkpoints are met.
One method often used is our “interior foundation stabilization” approach. This method involves strengthening and stabilizing the foundation from within the structure, without the need for extensive excavation or replacement of the entire foundation. By working from the inside, we can address foundation issues while minimizing disruption to the occupants and surrounding areas. This timesaving idea, which we have perfected over the years also allows us to keep construction costs low.
Dug out with footing and drainage pipe installed
Drainage sheet, wall & footing rebar epoxied into old foundation, installed
Formed concrete
Final concrete walls
The retaining walls used in foundation repair work are specifically designed to prevent soil movement, stabilize the foundation, and prevent further damage or shifting. They are typically built adjacent to the foundation or along the perimeter of the affected area, as concrete block walls reinforced with rebar. The specific design and construction technique depend on the severity of the foundation issues, the soil conditions, and the recommendations of our foundation specialists.
We also recommend adding retaining walls to your property if you have an expandable back yard, where we can use the soil removed during your basement expansion. When dealing with a significant amount of soil—equivalent to over 100 yards—that needs to be removed for constructing your new basement, a cost-effective approach is to build a wooden retaining wall on your property. By creating a sturdy retaining wall standing at least 3 feet tall, we can contain and utilize the excavated basement soil, effectively visualizing its capacity comparable to the size of a large school bus. This method allows us to minimize costs associated with soil removal while utilizing the available resources on-site.
Back yard retaining wall
Near property line
Concrete Retaining wall
Framing support is required to remove structural headers and to replace them with new cross beams. Prior to excavating the dirt in your crawlspace for new basement creation, it will be essential to implement counter framing in order to address any obstructions posed by the existing cross beams. Counter framing involves the installation of support framing on both sides, totaling four supports, while accommodating the presence of the two cross beams. Once the concrete walls and floor slab are completed, we will install a new cross beam to provide robust support for your house with the newly constructed basement below.
