What Causes Foundation Damage?

Learning what causes foundation damage may help you prevent a visit from Sacramento foundation drilling experts. Read on to learn more.

Causes of Damage to Foundation 

Foundation damage is a serious problem for a home or other structure because the foundation supports and helps ensure the integrity of the entire structure. And here’s the thing, foundation problems can lead to expensive repairs. When foundation problems are observed or suspected, it’s time to call the Sacramento foundation drilling experts to get the work done professionally.

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Top Benefits of Pool Removal

Pools are a lot of fun. They are also a lot of work. Here are some of the top benefits of pool removal in the Bay Area.

Reasons to Get Rid of that Pool

Who hasn’t dreamed of having a pool in their backyard to enjoy on a hot summer’s day? While having a pool can be fun, they are also a lot of work. It’s a lot of maintenance and cleaning. Maybe you worry about your children or your neighbor’s getting in the pool when they shouldn’t. Having a pool costs a lot, too. If you’re looking into filling in a pool in the Bay Area, here are some of the benefits.

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The Benefits of Caisson Drilling

An expert Bay Area foundation drilling company explains the benefits of caisson drilling in building a solid foundation.

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The most critical part of constructing any structure is building a solid and reliable foundation. Without a stable foundation, any structure can experience cracks, water leaks, and other compromising and deteriorating events. For smaller structures, a foundation can be constructed by digging or trenching. For larger structures with significantly heavier loads to bear, a strong foundation may need to be constructed using drilling. That will require the experience of a professional Bay Area foundation drilling company.

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Landslide Preparation Tips

There are things you can do to prepare for a landslide. This article goes over how to prepare and protect your property.

Be Prepared for Mother Nature

Landslide. Not a pretty word. However, California is susceptible to annual landslides. Landslides take place when masses of earth, rock, or debris give way to gravity and move down a slope. These include shallow landslides that may grow into dangerous debris flows and larger landslides that can destroy cliffs and move entire buildings off a foundation and down a slope. When landslides occur, it is time to call a professional Bay Area landslide repair service.

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Using Helical Piers for Foundation Problems

To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers. Learn more in this informative blog.

Using Helical Piers for Foundation Problems

No one wants foundation problems because a good foundation provides strength and stability for the structure above it. However, the soil beneath a structure can shift due to dramatic temperature changes, rainy seasons followed by droughts, problematic initial construction, or other issues. To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers.

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An Overview of the Pool Demolition and Filling Process

If you are considering pool removal in the Bay Area, it’s helpful to know how the process goes. Here’s an overview.

Here’s How Pool Removal Goes

Having an in-ground swimming pool can provide significant enjoyment to individuals and families. But at some point, a pool may exhaust its useful life. That time may come if the pool no longer gets much use, it is too expensive to operate, or when you need the property space for some other uses. When the time comes to say “goodbye” to that pool, it is time to call the swimming pool removal Bay Area experts.

 

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Steps to a Successful Excavation Project

Excavation is one of the first steps to many types of projects. Learn more about the steps of excavation in this article and why it is so important.

Excavation Project Steps

Excavation is the process of removing earth, rock, or other materials to form a cavity in the ground. But it is a lot more than simply “digging in the dirt.” Excavation is a sophisticated aspect of construction that is used at the beginning of almost every structure including the construction of homes, the building of swimming pools, foundations, and much more. It is a process that requires an expert Bay Area basement excavation company.

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Safety Tips for Excavation and Drilling in Wet Weather

Wet weather poses challenges and safety concerns on construction sites. Professionals follow protocols to stay safe.

Excavation and Drilling in Wet Weather

Wet weather poses challenges and safety concerns on construction sites. When wet weather (not just a few sprinkles) occurs, a line from the musical production “The Music Man” comes to mind: “Oh yes we got trouble…” However, an expert Bay Area trenching and excavation company will know how to successfully handle potential safety and excavation risks in wet weather.

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How Retaining Walls Help Drainage Issues

Experiencing soil erosion or problems of water drainage on a property may prompt the need for a retaining wall. There are also some other uses and benefits of a retaining wall.

Retaining Walls Work

Retaining walls are commonly used around homes, businesses, schools, and more. They are simply a structure that holds soil behind it. Experiencing soil erosion or problems of water drainage on a property may prompt the need for a retaining wall, but there are also some excellent other uses and benefits of a retaining wall. A professional Bay Area retaining wall drilling company can prepare the soil and area to support a great retaining wall.

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What is the Difference Between Helical Piers and Push Piers?

For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. A Bay Area foundation drilling company looks at different ways to support the foundation.

The Difference Between Helical Piers and Push Piers

For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. The foundation supports the load of the entire structure, protects ground moisture from compromising the structure, and keeps the structure standing solidly in the face of nature’s whims. Yet, the foundation itself or the structure may require support. That’s when Bay Area pier drilling comes in to install helical piers or push piers for the support, strength, and stability required.

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